Ahead of the crucial Championship tie, we take a close look at the injury news from the Sunderland camp.
We examine the latest on the injury front at Sunderland in our gallery.
9. Alji Alese
Sunderland's defensive options have been hit by a season-ending injury to Aji Alese.
Alese has suffered a thigh problem. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Corry Evans
Sunderland captain Corry Evans is set to miss the rest of Sunderland’s campaign.
“Although I'll be out for the season and maybe a bit beyond but they value that I can help in other ways and that's what I'll be trying to do," Evans told safc.com after signing a new contract at the Stadium of Light.
“Injuries are part of football and there's not much you can do about it. It was more of a contact one and it's unfortunate but, as I say, that's football.
“I've got my head around it now and I'm looking forward to the rehab and recovery. It's probably going to be a long road, but I've got Ross [Stewart] now by my side who's in a similar boat at the same kind of time so we'll have each other to drive each other through. I just want to crack on now and get started.” Photo: Frank Reid
11. Elliot Embleton
Embleton suffered a fractured ankle and significant ligament damage back in December which he has since had surgery for.
The attacking midfielder had to be stretchered off during The Black Cats’ 1-1 draw at Hull City and was subsequently sent off following a high tackle on Tigers’ midfielder Ryan Woods. Photo: Frank Reid