Probable Lineups
4-1-4-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
23.6
Average Age
26.9
182.1
Average Height (cm)
183.5
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
1
(1)
(48%)
50%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(51%)
(0.8)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.6)
(1.4)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Middlesbrough
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corry Evans | Out | 6.17 | |
| Jay Matete | Out | N/A | |
| Aji Alese | Out | 6.45 | |
| Pierre Ekwah | Out | 6.68 | |
| Bradley Dack | Out | 6.47 | |
| Dennis Cirkin | Out | 6.56 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis O'Brien | Out | 6.63 |
Team News
Sunderland
Middlesbrough
- No changes are expected from Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray this weekend following a convincing midweek display.
- The Black Cats have six confirmed absentees for the visit of Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon.
- Michael Carrick could make a couple of changes to keep the legs fresh this weekend with Matt Crooks and Emmanuel Latte Lath returning to the starting XI.
- Versatile midfielder Lewis O'Brien is the away side's only confirmed absentee for the trip to the Stadium of Light.
