Probable Lineups
4-1-4-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* 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.