Changes are expected to be made following last weekend’s 6-0 defeat at Bolton, which led to the dismissal of head coach Lee Johnson.
Sunderland are still looking for a new boss, and will be led by an interim coaching team this weekend.
After the Black Cats lost more ground on their promotion rivals, they can’t afford another slip up against struggling opponents.
The match could also see Jermain Defoe make his second Sunderland debut after returning to the club on transfer deadline day.
Here’s the Sunderland side we think could start at the Stadium of Light:
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After the Black Cats lost more ground on their promotion rivals, they can’t afford another slip up against struggling opponents.
5. LB: Dennis Cirkin
Has been Sunderland's first-choice left-back this season following his arrival from Tottenham in the summer. Photo: JPI Media
6. CM: Corry Evans
Apologised to the fans after Sunderland's embarrassing performance against Bolton and will need to offer more in the centre of midfield. Photo: JPI Media
7. CM: Dan Neil
Was brought off early in the second half at Bolton and will hope he can rediscover the form he showed earlier in the campaign. Photo: JPI Media
8. RW: Lynden Gooch
It's still unclear what the wideman's best position is. He'll have to improve on recent displays with more competition for the attacking midfield positions. Photo: JPI Media