With Mo Eisa, Sammie Szmodics, Siriki Dembele and Jonson Clarke-Harris all available for selection, it will be a stern test of the Black Cats’ defensive mettle.
So how can Phil Parkinson’s men keep Peterborough at bay?
We’ve delved into the data on WyScout to examine Posh’s preferred tactics, how Sunderland can stop them playing and – crucially – the key area Sunderland could exploit:
9. An attack-minded wing-back
Peterborough started with Jamie Ward on the right-flank against Accrington but, as a primarily attack-minded player, he left plenty of space in behind which Stanley used to their advantage. It's an area to consider for Sunderland, especially with Denver Hume having impressed in recent weeks. Photo: WyScout
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