'Champions' 'Peterborough game is key': Sunderland fans deliver verdict on promotion hopes after Oxford win

Sunderland kept the pressure on the sides above them after a 3-1 win over Oxford – but can they go on to clinch automatic promotion?
Joe Nicholson
By Joe Nicholson
Published 3rd Apr 2021, 13:00 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2021, 13:00 BST

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The Black Cats are two points behind second-place Peterborough and three behind leaders Hull, but would go top if they win their games in hand.

With nine matches remaining and ahead of Monday’s huge clash at Peterborough, we asked Sunderland supporters where they think their side will finish.

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On our Sunderland Echo SAFC Facebook page, Ken Sparnon said: Second ( Runners Up) Hull have a fairly ok run in.

Lynden Gooch celebrates scoring against Oxford.Lynden Gooch celebrates scoring against Oxford.
Lynden Gooch celebrates scoring against Oxford.

Barry Palmer added: We will win the league. Peterbourgh game is key

Gary Deary agreed: Champions. Monday’s game is huge

Shaun Brennan replied: I don't think it matters at this point. Top three will be the teams going up. I just don't see them losing to anyone below, in saying that we win the games in hand we go top. Win against Hull and Peterborough and we pull away

Gavin Lane commented: First on 91 points. Peterborough second on 88

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Mark Atkinson posted: Nine games to go, plenty twist and turns yet just hope we are in the top two

Malcolm Hewitt responded: One game at a time. Feet on the ground - and all that good stuff. Oxford looked good in the first half yesterday and we were second best but we found a way to win. Let’s beat the Posh on Monday.

Meanwhile on Twitter, @John67684101 said: Top three for sure lol… I still think Posh will take the league, we will know better after Monday but I do think taking second from Hull is very achievable. We just have to match or better the results when we all play the same day amd make sure we take at least three points from one in hand

@Richardsonevent tweeted: Ask me after Monday's game.

@DanCrow61790578 admitted: Worried about Monday's game but if we come away with a win we are in the driving seat. Games in hand on Hull will be massive as well.

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@stefan_banner posted: I've consistently said third and win play offs so I'll stick with that until Monday.

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