Sunderland make a quick return to Championship action with a tricky fixture at Kenilworth Road on Wednesday night.
Luton Town have endured a frustrating start to the season but roared back to form with an emphatic 3-0 win over local rivals Watford on home turf last Saturday. Sunderland are looking to build on the momentum of their impressive win at Hull City on Sunday afternoon and maintain their place at the top of the Championship.
Both head coaches have a number of injury concerns, with the hosts in particular facing some major issues in one key positions. Here’s all the early team news...

9. Oliver Arblaster - out
A long-term absentee with an ACL injury. Fellow academy graduate Sydie Peck has been excellent in his absence and seems likely to start at Wembley. | Getty Images

10. Niall Huggins - major doubt
Recovering from major knee surgery and has made a return to training. Could in theory be in the squad but Sunderland will take no risks after so long on the sidelines. Photo: Frank Reid

11. Jayden Danns - out
Le Bris has confirmed that Danns won't recover in time from a back problem discovered in his medical to play this season. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images

12. Rhys Norrington-Davies - out
Defender is a long-term absentee who has been ruled out for the rest of this current campaign. Photo: Catherine Ivill


