How the day unfolded as Dan Neil and Nathan Broadhead goals hand Sunderland 2-1 win over Plymouth Argyle

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The Black Cats face Plymouth Argyle at the Stadium of Light today after beating Morecambe 5-0 on Tuesday.

That has left Lee Johnson’s team in fourth position in League One with Sunderland just two points of pace-setters Rotherham United and Wigan Athletic, although the Latics have a game in hand on the Black Cats.

Here, though, we’ll be bringing you updates throughout the day and game, including team news and blow-by-blow action from the Stadium of Light:

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Sunderland vs Plymouth Argyle RECAP: Updates from League One clash

Key Events

Lee Johnson’s side come into the game following a five goal triumph over Morecambe on Tuesday night
Goals from Ross Stewart, Alex Pritchard, Leon Dajaku and a brace from Nathan Broadhead secured a great win for the Black Cats
Plymouth Argyle saw the departure of manager Ryan Lowe to Preston North End this week
Steven Schumacher is the man chosen to lead Argyle and their new boss will be in the dugout today

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:09 BST

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Another minor penalty shout for Sunderland but it is waved away. Neil linking up well with Pritchard. Plymouth counter but it comes to nothing.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:10 BST

9

Shot off target for Ryan Hardie. Plymouth just coming into it a little bit now.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:12 BST

12

The visitors pressing Sunderland quite high at the moment. Johnson’s men need to get hold of the ball and keep it for a spell.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:14 BST

13

Handball shout as Sunderland attack through Dajaku. GOAAAALLLL!!!

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:16 BST

15 minutes on the clock

Sunderland lead 2-0 at the Stadium of Light with just 15 mins played! Neil and Broadhead goals.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:17 BST

17

Dajaku fires over the bar after great work by Gooch down the left hand side.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:20 BST

19

Another chance for Sunderland. This time Ross Stewart stabs the ball over the bar.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:24 BST

22

Sunderland have a free-kick on the right hand side but it comes to nothing as Stewart head over the bar. All Sunderland at the Stadium of Light so far.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:26 BST

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Plymouth just haven’t managed to get a foothold in this game yet but they are enjoying a rare spell in Sunderland’s half as they look to get one back.

Sunderland lead 2-0

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021, 15:28 BST

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Broadhead’s run is blocked and Sunderland have a free-kick in the opposition half.