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.
9. Chris Maguire
Chris Maguire has been in superb form and is the heartbeat to this side at the moment, five goals in his last nine games. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
10. Lynden Gooch
Sunderland forward Lynden Gooch, along with Chris Maguire, has been one of the key factors behind the improved form of recent weeks. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
11. Kyle Lafferty
Kyle Lafferty is closing in on a first start for Sunderland, the striker impressing from the bench on Saturday and Parkinson could rest Charlie Wyke. Photo: FRANK REID 2020