Probable Lineups
4-3-3
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
23
Average Age
25.9
180.8
Average Height (cm)
180.5
(1)
1.1
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(49%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
56%
(51%)
(0.6)
0.9
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.4)
(1.6)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Bristol City
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niall Huggins | Out | N/A | |
| Ian Poveda | Out | 6.04 | |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | Out | N/A | |
| Jenson Seelt | Out | N/A | |
| Salis Abdul Samed | Out | N/A | |
| Romaine Mundle | Out | 7.13 | |
| Alan Browne | Out | 6.48 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Tanner | Out | 6.66 | |
| Joe Williams | Out | 6.75 | |
| Ayman Benarous | Out | N/A | |
| Ross McCrorie | Out | 7.14 | |
| Mark Sykes | Out | 6.64 | |
| Kal Naismith | Out | 6.42 | |
| Scott Twine | Doubtful | 6.98 |
Team News
Sunderland
Bristol City
- Centre-back Chris Mepham served his suspension on Saturday and should replace Dan Ballard in midweek.
- Further forward, Tommy Watson enjoyed a breakthrough performance against Stoke, cementing his place on the left of the front three.
- Liam Manning could revert back to a 3-4-2-1 system with Max Bird and Haydon Roberts returning to the starting XI.
- Scott Twine missed the game against Portsmouth due to illness and is a doubt for the trip to the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland Win