Sunderland and West Brom face off at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night in what is set to be a stern test of both team’s promotion credentials.
There are significant injury concerns for both Regis Le Bris and Carlos Corberan, though the Sunderland head coach also has some key figures returning to the fold. Here’s all the team and injury news as we have it.
9. Oliver Arblaster - out
A long-term absentee with an ACL injury. Fellow academy graduate Sydie Peck has been excellent in his absence and seems likely to start at Wembley. | Getty Images
10. Niall Huggins - major doubt
Recovering from major knee surgery and has made a return to training. Could in theory be in the squad but Sunderland will take no risks after so long on the sidelines. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Jayden Danns - out
Le Bris has confirmed that Danns won't recover in time from a back problem discovered in his medical to play this season. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
12. Rhys Norrington-Davies - out
Defender is a long-term absentee who has been ruled out for the rest of this current campaign. Photo: Catherine Ivill