Stoke are one game from a trip to Vale Park, after the draw for the early rounds of the Staffs Senior Cup.
The Potters have got a bye to the last eight stage, along with holders Newcastle Town, and after the first round draw the Potters are awaiting the result of the first round tie between Heath Hayes and Port Vale, at the Cannock sides ground, before finding out which side they will travel to in the last eight.
The first round tie will be played on the 19th October, with the quarter final tie scheduled to be played on November 15th.
The Potters usually just play their academy players in the competition but a local derby may see City put out a few reserve players to try and grab bragging rights, nine years after the last meeting between the two rivals.