Sunderland are looking to end the regular season on a high and step up their preparations for the play-offs as they welcome QPR to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
QPR will be managed by assistant coaches Kevin Betsy and Xavi Calm after head coach Marti Cifuentes was placed on gardening leave earlier this week amid reports of interest from other clubs. Both clubs have a significant list of injury and suspension concerns - here’s all the team news as we have it so far...
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