After Saturday's draw with Oxford United, Sunderland currently sit in fifth position in League One, however, a win tonight could see them finish the evening top of the pile.
With that in mind, here, we predict the side Lee Johnson will select for the clash with Morecambe at the Stadium of Light tonight – but does Saturday’s goal scorer make it in?
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1. Ron-Thorben Hoffmann
The German has become Sunderland’s no.1 since signing and will hope to add to his four clean sheets this season. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
2. Bailey Wright
The 29-year-old has played every minute of Sunderland’s last three league games and will be relied upon to lead the team from the back. (Picture by FRANK REID) Photo: Frank Reid
3. Tom Flanagan
After watching games against Ipswich and Shrewsbury from the bench, Flanagan returned to the line-up against Cambridge and kept his place at the weekend. (Picture by FRANK REID) Photo: Frank Reid
4. Callum Doyle
We gave Doyle a 7 for his performance against Oxford - hopefully he can back this impressive performance up against Morecambe tonight. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood