Exactly what happened as Oldham Athletic defeat Sunderland to knock holders out of Papa John's Trophy
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The Wearsiders defeated the League Two outfit last season en route to winning the competition at Wembley Stadium against Tranmere Rovers.
Sunderland topped their group and therefore have the advantage of playing at home this evening with kick-off scheduled for 7pm.
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Sunderland vs Oldham Athletic RECAP: Updates as Black Cats return in Papa John’s Trophy
Key Events
- Sunderland are in action against Oldham Athletic in the second round of the Papa John’s Trophy
- The Wrearsiders won the competition last season and are now looking to defend it
- Lee Johnson has several injuries coming into the game
Dunne withe some excellent work down the right. He picks out Kimpioka who shows some neat foot work but can’t get the shot away.
Dajaku wins Sunderland’s first free-kick of the game as Sunderland retain possession. Bright Sunderland start so far.
Dajaku wins Sunderland’s first free-kick of the game as Sunderland retain possession. Bright Sunderland start so far.
Appeals for a handball in Sunderland’s box but nothing is given. Oldham on the attack here for the first time but it comes to nothing as a hard shot is blocked by Embleton on the edge of the box
Embleton cuts in from the right and has a left-footed shot blocked. Sunderland were rapid on the counter there. Kimpioka is playing up front with Will Harris as Lee Johnson’s men look to pin Oldham back
Dajaku and Kimpioka can’t seem to get on the same wavelength with the German a bit annoyed at the youngster’s lack of intelligent running. Kimpioka, as always, is running around... a lot!