Sunderland vs Middlesbrough: TV coverage, Sky Sports details and how to watch for £14.99

Sunderland will look to bounce back from their late disappointment against Plymouth Argyle last weekend when they host Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light on Saturday lunchtime.

The Black Cats slipped to a first defeat of the Championship campaign at Home Park, conceding a decisive stoppage time goal that ultimately denied them a point on their travels. Next up is a stern test in the form of local rivals Boro, who themselves dropped points against Preston North End in their most recent league outing.

Michael Carrick’s men have taken eight points from their opening five matches, and currently lie 10th in the table after a mixed start to the season in which they have won just two of their opening quintet of fixtures. Reflecting on his side’s performance against Preston, the Boro boss said: “I think we should have won the game. We were in a good position to win the game and created enough opportunities to score more. We didn’t give a lot away again so there are a lot of good things in there that will benefit us over time.

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“I said it to the boys, it’s about killing teams off when we’ve got them. We were 1-0 up and were in a good place to push for the next goal and be really positive. It probably drifted for five or ten minutes, we felt. It’s a different game second half when they have something to hold onto. Towards the end when teams go man for man and are there to stop us, we have to adapt and find ways of breaking them down. We tried and I thought there was a lot of good attitude and application, we just couldn’t quite find that extra pass at the end.”

And as attention now turns to this weekend’s meeting on Wearside, here’s everything you need to know about how to keep up to date with all of the action as Sunderland host Middlesbrough...

When does Sunderland vs Middlesbrough kick off?

Sunderland will play Middlesbrough in Saturday’s early Championship kick-off, with proceedings scheduled to get underway at 12.30pm BST.

Is Sunderland vs Middlesbrough on TV?

Yes, Sunderland vs Middlesbrough will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 11am. Viewers without a Sky TV subscription can purchase a NOW Sports Day or Month Membership, which will allow them to watch the match in its entirety. A NOW day pass costs £14.99, or customers can purchase a rolling month-long membership for £26 per month for the first six months. Find full details here.

How else can I follow Sunderland vs Middlesbrough?

BBC Radio Newcastle will be offering live commentary of the match with Nick Barnes and former Sunderland player Gary Bennett. Alternatively, supporters can stay up-to-date with all the latest news and updates from the game with the Sunderland Echo. Our writers Phil Smith and James Copley will bring you all the latest team news, updates, and both pre-match and post-match reaction to some of the game’s biggest talking points.

Can I get tickets for Sunderland vs Middlesbrough?

Tickets for Sunderland's clash with Boro are still available on safc.com.