Sunderland are looking to build on a positive performance and bounce back from the disappointment of their late penalty misses at Burnley when they face Derby County on Tuesday night.
Both Paul Warne and Régis Le Bris have a number of injury issues and selection decisions to consider. Here’s all the team and injury news as we have it at this stage.
1. Eliezer Mayenda - available
Mayenda was pictured in training out in Portugal this week, indicating that he has successfully come through the concussion protocols as Sunderland had hoped. Should be available this weekend and will be very interesting to see who starts up front for the Black Cats. | David Davies/PA Wire
2. Paul Smyth - suspended
Smyth was hit with a three-game ban for violent conduct after an incident that was not seen by the officials in the recent game with Preston North End. Saturday is the final game of his suspension. | Getty Images
3. Dan Ballard - doubt
Ballard has been pictured training with team mates in Portugal, a massive boost ahead of the play-offs. Le Bris hopes to have him in the squad at least this weekend, providing he comes through the final training sessions well. | Frank Reid
4. Romaine Mundle - doubt
The Sunderland winger is sidelined with a hamstring injury but Sunderland remain confident he'll be back for the play-offs. Was pictured on the grass out in Portugal which is a very encouraging sign. | Frank Reid