Blackburn 2 Sunderland 0: Highlights after Ben Brereton Diaz and Scott Wharton goals plus Aji Alese injury

Sunderland face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship – and we’ve got all the action covered.

It will be the first time Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray will return to Ewood Park after leaving Rovers at the end of last season.

Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray will be returning to Ewood Park after leaving Rovers at the end of last season.

Sunderland got back to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Wigan on Saturday, while Blackburn are fifth after a 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough.

Elliot Embleton playing for Sunderland against Blackburn.placeholder image
Elliot Embleton playing for Sunderland against Blackburn.

Mowbray will once again have to manage without a recognised striker, with Ross Stewart and Ellis Simms still sidelined due to injuries.

We’ll have live updates and in-game analysis from Ewood Park, as well as post-match reaction:

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