Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Massive injury blow as Wolves loanee Dion Sanderson faces spell on the sidelines

Sunderland followed a 2-2 draw against Hull City with a 3-3 draw with Accrington Stanley at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

The Black Cats are currently on a six-game winless run and haven’t won since the Good Friday clash against Oxford United.

But can Lee Johnson’s men regain any sort of form heading into the play-offs?

Indeed, if they win tonight and Portsmouth lose, Sunderland would be mathematically guaranteed a spot in the play-offs.

And the Sunderland Echo will have full coverage of the build-up to the clash plus the game itself in our live blog.

We’ll also be hosting another Watch Party – including live commentary and analysis of the clash with Blackpool – which you can find on our Facebook, Twitter and Daily Motion pages.

Here’s the latest from the Stadium of Light as Johnson’s men prepare to face the Tangerines at the Stadium of Light:

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