Huddersfield Town 1 Sunderland 0: Highlights after Matty Pearson goal and Patrick Roberts injury blow
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Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium in the Championship.
Terriers defender Matty Pearson scored the game’s only goal after Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson parried Jack Rudoni’s effort following a short free-kick. The visitors then struggled to create many clear-cut chances during a frustrating night for Michael Beale’s side.
Huddersfield vs Sunderland
What to make of those sides
So it's one change for Sunderland following Saturday's 3-1 win over Plymouth at the Stadium of Light.
Jobe Bellingham returns to the starting XI in place of Patrick Roberts who drops to the bench. The winger made his first start for over a month on Saturday following a calf issue.
It looks like Abdoullah Ba will move out to the right, with Bellingham coming back into the side in an advanced midfield position.
Huddersfield have made two changes following their 5-3 defeat against Southampton on Saturday. Defender Radinio Balker is back from an illness, while midfielder Ben Wiles has also been recalled. Yuta Nakayama and Jonathan Hogg drop to the bench.
1' Early chance for Huddersfield
The hosts create the first opening of the match as Hjelde heads away a cross from the left.
7' Rusyn effort saved
Sunderland register the first effort on target after Bellingham released Rusyn down the right.
The forward's effort was tame and straight at the keeper.
9' Clarke down
Clarke looked in a bit of discomfort there after he was caught by Pearson.
The Sunderland winger is back on his feet now as the game continues.
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