After a very welcome win over Stoke City on Saturday, Sunderland return to action at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night as they face Liam Manning’s Bristol City.
City were beaten heavily at Portsmouth on Saturday, but have claimed some notable results over the course of the season so far. Both bosses have some significant injury concerns to consider ahead of the game, so here’s all the latest team news as we have it...
9. Oliver Arblaster - out
A long-term absentee with an ACL injury. Fellow academy graduate Sydie Peck has been excellent in his absence and seems likely to start at Wembley. | Getty Images
10. Niall Huggins - major doubt
Recovering from major knee surgery and has made a return to training. Could in theory be in the squad but Sunderland will take no risks after so long on the sidelines. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Jayden Danns - out
Le Bris has confirmed that Danns won't recover in time from a back problem discovered in his medical to play this season. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
12. Rhys Norrington-Davies - out
Defender is a long-term absentee who has been ruled out for the rest of this current campaign. Photo: Catherine Ivill