Stoke could return to the top-two of the Championship, for a few hours at least, with victory at Blackburn on Saturday lunchtime (12:30 BST).
The Potters had to settle for a goalless draw at unbeaten leaders Middlesbrough on Tuesday night, and slipped to third behind Coventry, after a third straight game without a win.
Mark Robins' hopes will be high, however, as City have a a fine record against Rovers of late, especially at Ewood Park.
Third-bottom Blackburn have also lost all four home games this season in all competitions and have lost three of their past four games overall, scoring only twice.