With the Black Cats desperate for victory in order to seal their place in the play-offs, the head coach will undoubtedly be considering some tactical and personnel changes ahead of the trip to Home Park.
Sunderland lost to Plymouth earlier this season and will be under no illusions as to the scale of the challenge awaiting them in the South West.
But with Conor McLaughlin in-line to return for 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.
So what team do our writers feel should start at Plymouth?
Here, Mark Donnelly selects his team to face the Pilgrims – with THREE changes from the side that were beaten by Blackpool in midweek.
But with Conor McLaughlin in-line to return for 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.