With the Black Cats having already secured their place in the play-offs, the head coach will undoubtedly be considering some tactical and personnel changes ahead of the game.
Sunderland drew with Northampton Town earlier this season and will know their already-relegated visitors will be desperate to end their time in League One on a high note.
But with some fitness concerns to consider ahead of the fixture, there are a number of potential switches that could be made by the Black Cats as they look to build-up some momentum ahead of a potential play-off tilt.
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But with some fitness concerns to consider ahead of the fixture, there are a number of potential switches that could be made by the Black Cats as they look to build-up some momentum ahead of a potential play-off tilt.