Gray will partner Luke Varney in attack and replaces Chris Iwelumo, who will have to make do on the bench.
With captain Andy Reid close to a return, the midfield four remains the same as the 1-1 draw at Watford, as well as the back four.
Possible side for Stoke: Weaver, Moutaouakil, Bougherra, McCarthy, Youga, Sam, Zheng, Holland(c), Ambrose
Subs: Randolph, Iwelumo, Dickson, Thomas, Semedo
