Sunderland vs Accrington Stanley: Is game on TV? Is there a stream? What time is kick off? Who is the referee?

Sunderland are set to face Accrington Stanley in their next League One fixture.
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The Black Cats will take on Stanley as Lee Johnson’s men look to return back to winning ways.

And with the game set to be streamed, we walk you through how you can watch it.

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Sunderland came up against Hull City last time out, whilst Accrington won against Doncaster Rovers.

Sunderland head coach Lee JohnsonSunderland head coach Lee Johnson
Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson

But how can you watch the clash? Here, we take you through everything you need to know…

When is Sunderland vs Accrington Stanley?

The League One clash between Sunderland and Accrington Stanley will take place at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, April 24.

Kick off is scheduled for 3pm.

What are the odds for Sunderland vs Accrington Stanley?

At the time of writing, bookmakers Paddy Power have Sunderland priced at 4/9 to win the clash.

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A draw is 10/3 with the same outlet, whilst an Accrington win is 11/2.

Paddy Power are offering both teams to score at 19/20 and both teams to score in the first half at 4/1.

Both teams to score two or more goals is currently priced at 11/2.

All odds correct at the time of writing. Over 18s only. Please gamble responsibly and Be Gamble Aware. www.begambleaware.org.

What channel is Sunderland v Accrington Stanley on?

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Unfortunately, the League One match between Sunderland and Accrington Stanley won’t be shown on television.

Unlike the Black Cats’ games against Peterborough United in League One and Tranmere Rovers in the Papa John’s Trophy final, this fixture hasn’t been chosen to be broadcast.

Can I stream Sunderland v Accrington Stanley online?

Yes, Sunderland’s game against Accrington will be streamed on iFollow via SAFSEE.

Frankie Francis and Danny Collins will be live from the 30 minutes before kick-off, with the duo also providing post-match analysis and reaction.

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New users can set up an account and pay £10 to view the game by clicking here.

Existing users with a season pass can view the game by following this link.

The Sunderland Echo will also have full coverage from the Stadium of Light and will be hosting another Watch Party which you can find on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Is there any team news ahead of Sunderland vs Accrington Stanley?

Lee Johnson confirmed that Aiden McGeady is 50-50 for the clash after missing out on the game against Hull City with a ‘superficial’ foot injury.

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But the head coach also stated that the attacker was keen to play in the game.

Left-back Jake Vokins is nearing a return to fitness whilst Tom Flanagan and Conor McLaughlin will likely miss out.

Are there any tickets available for Sunderland vs Accrington Stanley?

No tickets will be available for fans for the League One clash between Hull City and Sunderland.

The game is set to be played behind closed doors as per current government regulations.

Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Accrington Stanley

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Darren Drysdale will referee the League One clash between Sunderland and Accrington Stanley.

Wayne Grunnill and Christopher Ward will run the lines during the game with Peter Wright named as the fourth official.

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