Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Lee Johnson's Sunderland prepare to face Hull City in League One

Sunderland are looking to rebuild some momentum tonight against Hull City.
By James Copley
Published 20th Apr 2021, 07:00 BST
Updated 20th Apr 2021, 16:07 BST

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The Wearsiders suffered a third straight defeat last weekend against Blackpool

The Black Cats now haven’t won since Good Friday following a draw to Peterborough and then back-to-back defeats to Charlton Athletic, Wigan Athletic and the Tangerines.

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Lee Johnson’s means are eight points behind second-place Peterborough United with five games left to play in the third tier,

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Sunderland captain Max Power reacts after a near miss during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Charlton Athletic at Stadium of Light on April 10, 2021 in Sunderland, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Sunderland captain Max Power reacts after a near miss during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Charlton Athletic at Stadium of Light on April 10, 2021 in Sunderland, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Sunderland captain Max Power reacts after a near miss during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Charlton Athletic at Stadium of Light on April 10, 2021 in Sunderland, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The Black Cats are also nine points behind league-leaders Hull City but have a game in hand on the Tigers plus a game to play against Grant McCann’s men this Tuesday.

Sunderland’s automatic promotion hopes are now all but over – but can they now build some momentum heading into the play-offs?

The Echo will also be hosting another Watch Party which can be found on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

Here, we’ll have all the latest news as Sunderland prepare to face Hull City in the third-tier:

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