The story of the day as Sunderland seal a play-off place and end their winless run at Plymouth Argyle
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The Black Cats’ defeat at Blackpool on Tuesday evening was another blow as the side look to build-up some momentum ahead of a potential play-off tilt.
Indeed, victory today could secure a top six spot for Sunderland while even other results could see their spot in the play-offs mathematically secured.
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Hide AdAnd Lee Johnson could be able to call upon the returning Conor McLaughlin as he looks to shore-up a defence that have shipped six goals in their last three games.
There could be changes at the other end too, with Johnson set to make big calls on the likes of Jordan Jones in the forward areas.
And our team of writers will be bringing you a stream of team news, updates, analysis and reaction from Home Park as the Wearsiders look to return to winning ways.
FT: Plymouth Argyle 1-3 Sunderland AFC (Edwards 63; Stewart 21, Maguire 84, Hume 90)
Key Events
- Sunderland head to Plymouth Argyle looking to end their seven-game winless run
- Victory at Home Park would secure a play-off spot for the Black Cats
- Lee Johnson could welcome Conor McLaughlin back into the fold after a period on the sidelines
- SAFC XI: Burge; McLaughlin, Wright, O’Nien, Hume; Power, Scowen; Jones, Diamond, Gooch; Stewart
85 - Plymouth make two changes...
OFF: Camara, Cooper
ON: McCormick, Reeves
Yes, they have just substituted their goalkeeper.
90 - We’re into added time...
And as it stands there will be FIVE minutes of it.
If they can hold on, then Sunderland are heading for the play-offs.
90 - GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL! HUMEEEEEE!
AND THAT IS THAT!
A simple finish for the full-back, who was in the right place at the right time to tap home after Gooch’s attempted shot deflected kindly into his path.
3-1, and Sunderland are heading for the play-offs.
90 - Right, let’s be honest...
Who’s getting carried away and already mentally planning a Wembley trip?
Sunderland are seconds away from the play-offs now...
FT: PLYMOUTH 1-3 SUNDERLAND
Sunderland win! The winless run is over! And the play-offs are secured!
So all in all, not a bad day eh?
Stewart, Maguire and Hume’s goals have sealed the victory and a top six finish.
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