The Black Cats have had a busy schedule of late and Parkinson could make changes to the side that beat Ipswich Town 1-0 on Saturday ahead of the weekend trip to promotion rivals Oxford United.
The likes of Josh Scowen, Declan John, Antoine Semenyo and Kyle Lafferty are all pushing for a start.
5. Luke O'Nien
Luke O'Nien is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up, a regular this season and another contender among the first names on the teamsheet. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
6. Declan John.
The on-loan Swansea City full-back could be one of three changes for Sunderland tonight, with Phil Parkinson considering whether to freshen his team up and make changes. Photo: Nick Potts
7. Max Power
Max Power has been captaining the side and he is expected to retain his place, with George Dobson just a booking away from a ban. Photo: FRANK REID
8. Josh Scowen.
Josh Scowen could be in line for his first Sunderland start since signing from QPR. Photo: Frank Reid