Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Contract and injury latest as Lee Johnson's side prepare to host Swindon Town at the Stadium of Light

With Sunderland set to host Swindon Town at the Stadium of Light this evening, we’ll be bringing you all the latest news and previews throughout the day.

By Joe Nicholson

Published 2nd Mar 2021, 07:00 BST

Updated 2nd Mar 2021, 15:16 BST

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The Black Cats sit fifth in the League One table following a dramatic draw at Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

Lee Johnson’s side trailed 2-0 with 15-minutes to play only for Jordan Jones and Chris Maguire to rescue a point at the death with two fine goals.

It’s a quick turnaround though as Sunderland prepare to host a Swindon Town side currently hovering just above the relegation places in the third tier.

Sunderland manager Lee Johnson (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

We’ll have all the news and build-up to that game in our live blog. There may also be updates on the contract front, with weekend reports suggesting that the Black Cats are keen to tie down some key players.

But whatever happens today, you can follow it all in our live blog below:

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