The dramatic story of the day as Sunderland drop more points against Accrington Stanley
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The Black Cats have seen their automatic promotion hopes fade after a disappointing few weeks, although there were some promising signs to come from the side’s 2-2 draw at Hull City in midweek.
And that will give Lee Johnson the confidence that his team can secure a much-needed victory against Accrington Stanley this afternoon.
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Hide AdHowever, they may have to do so without the influential Aiden McGeady, who is a doubt ahead of the clash.
Accrington, meanwhile, still hold hopes of a play-off place themselves and clinched an impressive win over Doncaster Rovers in midweek.
Our team of writers will be bringing you match updates, analysis and reaction from the Stadium of Light – as Sunderland look to cement their play-off place while applying more pressure on Hull and Peterborough United in the top two.
FT: Sunderland AFC 3-3 Accrington Stanley (Wyke 6, 11, Power 83; Bishop 51, O’Nien OG 68, McConville 85)
Key Events
- Sunderland face Accrington Stanley looking to end their five-game winless run in League One
- The Black Cats showed signs of promise in midweek as they drew with table-topping Hull City
- Aiden McGeady is a doubt for the game with a foot injury
- SAFC XI: Burge; Power, Wright, O’Nien, Hume; Scowen, Winchester, Gooch, McGeady; O’Brien, Wyke
42 - YELLOW CARD
Winchester is the first player in the book, after a late tackle in the centre of the park.
45 - We’re into added time...
And there will be a minimum of three extra minutes.
O’Nien just spent a few moments down and initially looked to be in some pain - but he was quickly back up and is continiing now.
HT: SUNDERLAND 2-0 ACCRINGTON
An excellent half of football from Sunderland and, if anything, the half-time score flatters the visitors.
The Black Cats have had plenty of chances to extend their lead, but it’s the two early Charlie Wyke strikes that have the hosts ahead at the interval!
The two teams are back out!
And there’s no changes at the break for Sunderland.
Accrington are also unchanged for the time being.
48 - CHANCE!
An early sight of goal for Sunderland!
Gooch finds some space on the right and whips in a fine cross which is just ahead of Wyke - who stooped to try and nod home at the post.
Elsewhere, Will Grigg has scored a hat-trick for MK Dons today! The striker has just completeed his treble and netting a first half brace.
51 - GOAL ACCRINGTON
The visitors are back in this.
Colby Bishop is the scorer as he found himself through on goal after some wasteful passing from the Black Cats - making no mistake as he slipped the ball past Burge from 12 yards.
A lifeline for Accrington - and hopefully a wake-up call for Sunderland.
57 - Accrington on top now
The visitors have started the second half really well and are taking the game to Sunderland.
McConville has just drilled an effort into the side netting after an excellent switch and the front two of Bishop and Charles are a handful.
Leadbitter is about to come on for Sunderland to try and turn the tide...