It’s a big game at both ends of the Championship table as Sunderland welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Hull City remain firmly in relegation trouble, but strengthened considerably in the January window and have shown signs of improvement away from home in particular under new boss Ruben Selles. Both head coaches have a number of decisions to make - here’s the team news as we have it a day out from the game...
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