Lee Johnson press conference RECAP: Everything Sunderland head coach had to say ahead of huge Ipswich Town clash including details on Anthony Patterson recall, Nathan Broadhead and Aiden McGeady's fitness

The Black Cats have had over a week to prepare for the fixture following their 1-1 draw with Bradford in the Papa John’s Trophy.

Sunderland’s game against Lincoln, which was scheduled to be played last weekend, was postponed due to international fixtures meaning Johnson’s side have slipped out of the play-off places due to other results.

While sitting seventh in the table, Sunderland do have games in hand on the sides above them, yet heavy defeats at Rotherham and Sheffield Wednesday have raised concerns on Wearside.

Johnson will speak to the media today as his team prepare for a busy run of fixtures which will see them play seven times in 22 days.

We’ll have live updates from the Academy of Light:

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