Sunderland were set to welcome Karl Robinson’s side to the Stadium of Light on Saturday but international call-ups led to the game having to be rescheduled.
The Black Cats must now keep their attention focused on the Papa John’s Trophy following Tuesday night’s success over Lincoln City at the LNER Stadium.
A rocket from midfielder Dan Neil and a debut goal from Stephen Wearne were enough to see off the Imps as Johnson and his side set out on the defence of their Papa John’s Trophy.
Sunderland welcome Manchester United U23’s to Wearside next week looking to make it back-to-back wins in the competition and secure a passage into the knockout phase.
But here, we look at what has been happening around League One over the last 24 hours with some of Sunderland’s rivals.
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A rocket from midfielder Dan Neil and a debut goal from Stephen Wearne were enough to see off the Imps as Johnson and his side set out on the defence of their Papa John’s Trophy.