The story of Will Grigg's winner for Sunderland with potential new signing Daniel Jebbison watching on
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Lee Johnson will no doubt be hoping for a repeat of the performance at Harrogate Town, where the Black Cats were mightily impressive in their 4-0 win.
That, however, was followed by a bore goalless draw at Prenton Park as a young Black Cats team took on Tranmere Rovers.
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Hide AdA number of changes are expected tonight as Lee Johnson uses the game as a dress rehearsal for the League One opener at home against Wigan Athletic a week tomorrow.
Josh Hawkes could be in line to start from the beginning alongside Elliot Embleton whilst Ross Stewart is expected to start up-front.
But with a lack of options in both full-back positions, it is likely that Dan Neil and Carl Winchester will once again start in defence.
Elsewhere, there could be opportunities for a number of the club’s youngsters to shine off the bench ahead of the League One opener on August 7.
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Sunderland AFC vs Hull City - LIVE
Key Events
- Sunderland 1-0 Hull City
- The Black Cats have announced a bout of gastroenteritis within the squad
- Lee Johnson has also missed tonight’s clash ahead of the Wigan Athletic opener in eight days time
- Sheffield United’s Daniel Jebbison has been spotted at the Stadium of Light during the game
37 - Sunderland still ahead
The home side still lead and are looking good value for their lead. Gooch has lost the ball a couple of times on the right hand side but Stewart has shown some lovely touches and Embleton is playing very well with him in the number 10 role.
Corry Evans in midfield and Callum O’Dyle in defence have also impressed as Sunderland win a corner...
37 - Sunderland still ahead
The home side still lead and are looking good value for their lead. Gooch has lost the ball a couple of times on the right hand side but Stewart has shown some lovely touches and Embleton is playing very well with him in the number 10 role.
Corry Evans in midfield and Callum O’Dyle in defence have also impressed as Sunderland win a corner... which comes to nothing and Hull break up the other end and win a corner of their own.
41 - Emo forces Hull keeper into save
Embleton forces Hull’s keeper into a good save as the attacking midfielder cuts in from the left hand side to curl one on target
41 - Emo forces Hull keeper into save
Embleton forces Hull’s keeper into a good save as the attacking midfielder cuts in from the left hand side to curl one on target
41 - Embo forces Hull keeper into save
Embleton forces Hull’s keeper into a good save as the attacking midfielder cuts in from the left hand side to curl one on target
And a minute later he picks up the ball in roughly the same position, drives forward and forces another save!
And Stewart nearly scores from the resulting corner!
Half-time at the Stadium of Light!
A brilliant first half for Sunderland who dominated most of the ball and went ahead through Ross Stewart and controlled the game since barring a few hairy moments by goalkeeper Anthony Patterson.
A well-deserved lead.