The Sunderland team to play Hull City with Tony Mowbray set to make two changes: Predicted XI photo gallery

Published 16th Dec 2022, 12:30 BST

Updated 17th Dec 2022, 08:10 BST

Sunderland are preparing to face Hull City at the MKM Stadium – but who will start for Tony Mowbray’s side?

The Black Cats will be hoping to bounce back from Monday’s 2-1 defeat by West Brom at the Stadium of Light.

Mowbray could have striker Ross Stewart and defender Daniel Ballard available again following injury setbacks, yet the pair are unlikely to start.

Defeat against West Brom meant Sunderland stayed 11t h in the table, while Hull, now managed by former defender Liam Rosenior, are 21st.

Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face The Tigers:

1. GK: Anthony Patterson

Has started all 22 league games for the Black Cats this season. Photo: Martin Swinney

Returned to the starting XI against Millwall following a foot injury and remains the side’s first choice right-back. Photo: Frank Reid

Produced another impressive display at centre-back against West Brom despite the defeat. Photo: Frank Reid

Has been the side’s first-choice centre-back option this season, providing experience and aerial presence. Photo: Frank Reid