The Black Cats face the League Two club at the Stadium of Light with kick-off at 7pm.
Here, we take a look at the starting XI that Lee Johnson could name for the clash:
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1. GK: Anthony Patterson
The goalkeeper has just returned from a loan move with Notts County and could be in line to start. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
2. DF: Frederik Alves
The West Ham loanee has been short of minutes recently and may get a run out against Oldham Athletic. Photo: COPYRIGHT (C) FRANK REID 20187
3. DEF: Ollie Younger
The defender has already appeared in the Papa John's Trophy a couple of times this season. Photo: FRANK REID 2021
4. DEF: Tom Flanagan
The defender's experience and leadership could prove useful for the second round tie. Photo: COPYRIGHT (C) FRANK REID 20187