Sunderland 0 Newcastle 3: Highlights after Alexander Isak penalty and Dan Ballard own goal at Stadium of Light

Here's what Sunderland head coach Michael Beale when asked if his side are massive underdogs for today's match.

“Massive underdogs? Never in a derby, and certainly when you look at the past the way the results have gone, and it is 11 versus 11. There is no difference in terms of status, support, size and pool of the club. That is very similar, that is on a par with each other.‌ The only difference between the two clubs is financially right now.

 “If you look at the value of the two squads… everyone can see that. But I am not willing to concede we go into the game underdogs. They have spent a lot more money and our players have a lot more to prove than maybe one or two of the Newcastle players. So that is what I am looking for from mine.

‌“It is one thing having the ambition to go and play in the Premier League and believing you are good enough but it is important when you get an opportunity, you have to take it.”

We'll start with the Sunderland team news.

Black Cats boss Michael Beale said in Wednesday's press conference that Patrick Roberts is a big doubt for today's match due to a calf injury.

Dennis Cirkin and Bradley Dack (both hamstring) remain sidelined, while Niall Huggins is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Jay Matete is available again after a knee issue, while Corry Evans is still recovering from an ACL injury.

Sunderland face Newcastle in the third round of the FA Cup - and we've got all the action covered from the Stadium of Light.

It's the first time in nearly eight years the two sides have faced each other, with local pride on the line.

We'll have all the build-up ahead of the 12:45pm kick-off, as well as in-game analysis, post-match reaction and more.

Stick around for live updates throughout the day.