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The Black Cats picked up another win in League One on Saturday, defeating Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium.

That result leaves Lee Johnson’s side in contention for the automatic promotion spots.

Sunderland are two points behind second-placed Peterborough United with a game in hand over Posh and a fixture to play against Darren Ferguson’s side.

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson at the Stadium of Light.

The Wearside club are also just three points behind league-leaders Hull City with two games in hand over Grant McCann’s club and a match to play against the Tigers.

And Johnson’s team unbeaten in their last 12 fixtures in all competitions.

Indeed, it is just one loss in the Black Cats last 18 games across league and cup.

We’ll bring you the latest team news, analysis, insight and more throughout the day as Sunderland prepare to face Oxford United at the Stadium of Light on Good Friday.