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
Still 0-0 at the Stadium of Light. Kimpioka has had Sunderland’s best chance but Burge has just come to claim a low Oldham cross. Even Stevens at the moment.
Oldham very nearly get in from a counter attack. Massive amounts of space down Sunderland’s right hand side. Dajaku is often leaving his man
Oldham very nearly get in from a counter attack. Massive amounts of space down Sunderland’s right hand side. Dajaku is often leaving his man
Oldham very nearly get in from a counter attack. Massive amounts of space down Sunderland’s right hand side. Dajaku is often leaving his man
Chance Oldham! Corner whipped in and they have a free header! Thankfully blocked as Burge didn’t look like he was getting there. Burge makes a save seconds later. It is another corner.
Chance Oldham! Corner whipped in and they have a free header! Thankfully blocked as Burge didn’t look like he was getting there. Burge makes a save seconds later. It is another corner.
Chance Oldham! Corner whipped in and they have a free header! Thankfully blocked as Burge didn’t look like he was getting there. Burge makes a save seconds later. It is another corner.