Alex Neil’s side have gone ten games unbeaten in League One, but have slipped out of the play-off places on goal difference.
Sunderland’s top six hopes do remain in their own hand, though, due to next week’s game in hand against Rotherham United.
The Black Cats were held to a goalless draw at Plymouth last time out and will need to improve their attacking output.
Here’s the side we think could start for Sunderland this weekend:
The Black Cats were held to a goalless draw at Plymouth last time out and will need to improve their attacking output.