Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Aiden McGeady and Charlie Wyke injury latest as stopper could be set for new deal

Charlie Wyke and Aiden McGeady both missed out at Plymouth Argyle as Sunderland manage the pair’s minor injury issues.

McGeady has been suffering with swelling to the foot of late and also has a broken nose, while Wyke, who has not missed a league game in 2021, is managing a thigh issue.

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Remi Matthews could be in line to extend his stay at the Stadium of Light.

A report by The Sun claims that the 27-year-old is due a contract extension and a pay rise should Sunderland win promotion to the Championship.

Matthews has made six League One appearances for the Wearsiders so far this campaign with Lee Johnson preferring Lee Burge as his first-choice goalkeeper.

What channel is Sunderland vs Northampton Town on?

Unfortunately, the League One match between Sunderland and Northampton Town won’t be shown on television.

Unlike the Black Cats’ games against Peterborough United in League One and Tranmere Rovers in the Papa John’s Trophy final earlier this season, this fixture hasn’t been chosen to be broadcast.

Can I stream Sunderland vs Northampton Town online?

Yes, Sunderland’s game against Northampton Town will be streamed via SAFSEE.

Frankie Francis and Danny Collins will be live from the 30 minutes before kick-off, with the duo also providing post-match analysis and reaction.

New users can set up an account and pay £10 to view the game by clicking here.

Existing users with a season pass can view the game by following this link.

BBC Radio Newcastle also carries full match commentary with Nick Barnes and Gary Bennett and is available on the following frequencies: 95.4FM, 96FM, 103.7FM, 104.4FM and 1458AM.

The Sunderland Echo will also have full coverage from the Stadium of Light on our website, plus another Watch Party with our team of Sunderland fans.

Sunderland and Burnley want to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Jacob Carney.

That’s according to The Sun, who claims the Carney has been earmarked as an option to bolster their under-23 sides.

The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Portadown and has played 22 times for the Northern Irish club.

Their season is due to come to an end later this month with Carney out-of-contract in Old Trafford having been there since 2017.

What did you make of the striker’s display?

Jerry Yates was linked with a move to the Stadium of Light last summer, but eventually joined Blackpool.

And the former Rotherham United man has enjoyed a fine campaign thus far – netting 22 times in all competitions.

Such form has naturally drawn admiring glances from elsewhere, with reports in The Athletic suggesting that Nottingham Forest, Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers are all keen on Yates.

However, a £2million fee could be required to secure his services.

We’ve crunched the numbers to work out exactly what Sunderland must do to finish third - and secure what would be seen as the most preferable play-off tie.

Lee Burge has seen his hopes of landing the League One golden glove ended – after conceding at Plymouth Argyle.

The Sunderland stopper has racked-up 18 clean sheets this season, a record that stands among the best in League One.

That record had given the ‘keeper a chance of landing the league’s golden glove – but those hopes came to an end after the 3-1 win at Plymouth Argyle.

Burge will now only be able to rack-up a maximum of 19 clean sheets, which would still be one shy of Blackpool stopper Chris Maxwell, who has achieved 20 shut-outs this term.

Lincoln stopper Alex Palmer has also kept 18 clean sheets during the 2020/21 season and, with the Imps still having two fixtures remaining before the end of the regular season, he could yet catch Maxwell and claim the prize.

For Burge, however, the race is over.

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