In a poll on our Sunderland Echo SAFC Twitter page, supporters voted for the starting line-up they wanted to see take to the field – and suggested they wanted FIVE changes from the side that drew with Ipswich Town. Scroll down and click through the pages to see who fans selected to start in Lancashire:
5. CB - Alim Ozturk
Sunderland fans would like to see Ozturk given a chance in the heart of defence. The Turkish player impressed towards the back end of last season after breaking into Ross starting XI. Photo: Tom Banks
6. CM - George Dobson
Supporters have picked the ex-Walsall captain yet again in the heart of midfield. Photo: Ian Horrocks
7. CM - Grant Leadbitter
Leadbitter has been named club captain but is yet to start a game in League One this season, fans would like to see the ex-Middlesbrough man back in the starting XI. Photo: Frank Reid
8. LW - Aiden McGeady
An integral part of Ross side, McGeady is Sunderland's most skillful attacking outlet. Photo: Ian Horrocks