Lincoln City

Jack Diamond.

Sunderland forward pleased to have short-term future known Richard Mennear

Former Sunderland forward Chris Maguire

Chris Maguire serves suspension after FA confirm results of betting hearing Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch as photographed by Frank Reid

Why Lynden Gooch should be shown some love at Sunderland James Copley

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

What Tony Mowbray said about recalling Jack Diamond this month Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

'One or two': Tony Mowbray confirms talks over January loan exits at Sunderland Phil Smith

Regan Poole of Lincoln City is a Sunderland 'target' claim reports. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images).

Tony Mowbray budget admission, Lincoln City defender a 'target' Richard Mennear

Sunderland and Lincoln City forward Jack Diamond.

Latest Sunderland AFC News Sunderland and Lincoln City forward reveals how loan spell has benefited him Richard Mennear

Jack Diamond playing for Sunderland in pre-season. Picture by Frank Reid

Mowbray explains Jack Diamond's situation at SAFC Joe Nicholson

Sunderland and Everton striker Ellis Simms.

Sunderland striker reveals reason behind loan exit, injury update Richard Mennear

Chris Maguire celebrates a goal at the Stadium of Light earlier this year.

Lincoln City release statement with ex-Sunderland forward now a free agent Richard Mennear

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Kristjaan Speakman and Jack Diamond react as winger seals loan exit Phil Smith

Here are Friday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours

Friday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours Martyn Simpson

Chris Maguire celebrates a goal at the Stadium of Light earlier this year

Ex-Sunderland forward Chris Maguire suspended by Lincoln City pending FA investi... Phil Smith

Sunderland's Jack Diamond (left) and Sheffield Wednesday's Michael Ihiekwe battle for the ball. PA picture.

SAFC attacker eyed by Lincoln City ahead of deadline day James Copley

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Manchester United player Alvaro Fernandez (r) challenges Will Harris of Sunderland during the Papa John's Trophy between Sunderland and Manchester United U21 at Stadium of Light on October 13, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Will Harris striker pictured in SAFC strip after signing 'medical extension' James Copley

Lee Johnson and Aidan McGeady could be set for a reunion in Scotland (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

Latest Sunderland AFC News Lee Johnson eyeing reunion with ‘inspiring’ Aiden McGeady Joe Buck

A general view of play at the Stadium of Light (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The 13 former Sunderland players that could be free agents this summer Joe Buck

View of the EFL Puma match ball

Newcastle United ‘in contention’ to sign ex-Sunderland star Jason Jones

Where do SAFC rank in the 'best' and 'worst' performers in League One this season (Picture by FRANK REID)

Where SAFC rank among the 'best' and 'worst' performers this season Joe Buck

Sunderland winger Leon Dajaku

Neil gives latest on Dajaku, Winchester, Cirkin and McGeady fitness Phil Smith

Playing behind closed doors took a significant toll on Sunderland's finances last season

Sunderland AFC react after announcing significant £11.7m loss Phil Smith

This is why Leon Dajaku has not been involved in the SAFC squad recently Phil Smith

Alex Neil

Predicted Sunderland line-up to face Gillingham - with FIVE changes from Lincoln James Copley

Patrick Roberts

Phil Smith's player ratings after Lincoln draw Phil Smith

Corry Evans strikes the post for Sunderland

This is how it played out as Sunderland are held to frustrating draw by Lincoln ... Phil Smith

Chris Maguire celebrates after scoring for Lincoln against Sunderland.

What SAFC can expect from Lincoln Joe Nicholson

Keiren Westwood playing for Sheffield Wednesday.

Round-up: Ex-SAFC stopper set for medical at Championship club Joe Nicholson

Is this the side Alex Neil could select against Lincoln City?

Latest Sunderland AFC News Is this the side Alex Neil will select against Lincoln with THREE changes? James Copley

Sunderland AFC live blog.

Live Everything SAFC boss Alex Neil ahead of Lincoln clash Joe Nicholson

Alex Pritchard is making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury

Sunderland boss gives this upbeat update on Alex Pritchard's injury recovery Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

The key selection calls Alex Neil will be weighing up ahead of latest Sunderland... Phil Smith

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Lincoln manager Michael Appleton looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Lincoln City at Stadium of Light on January 11, 2022 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Sunderland's weekend opponents Lincoln close to emergency loan signing James Copley

Sunderland return to Sincil Bank this weekend

Lincoln City get key selection boost ahead of crucial Sunderland visit Phil Smith

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Shane Ferguson of Northern Ireland and Omar Elabdellaoui of Norway during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Northern Ireland and Norway at National Stadium on September 7, 2020 in Belfast, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Millers handed injury boost ahead of SAFC and Lincoln with ex-NUFC man fit James Copley

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Jake Eastwood of Sheffield United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Bristol City at Bramall Lane on March 30, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Lincoln City eye emergency goalkeeper loan deal ahead of Sunderland clash James Copley

Patrick Roberts

Lincoln City vs Sunderland: Can I stream it? Is the game on TV? James Copley

Sunderland striker Nathan Broadhead

Sunderland boss gives this injury update on Nathan Broadhead Phil Smith

Chris Maguire was one of the 12 summer departures (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

How have SAFC's summer departures fared since leaving the club? Joe Buck

Sunderland have invested in a short-term remedy for their pitch woe

The six-figure pitch investment Sunderland hope will start paying immediate divi... Phil Smith

How does SAFC's squad value compare with the rest of League One? (Picture by FRANK REID)

This is how Alex Neil's SAFC squad value compares to the rest of League One Joe Buck

Lee Johnson is shown a red card earlier this year

FA announce punishments for Sunderland, Lincoln City & Lee Johnson after touchli... Phil Smith

John Marquis.

Former £10m-rated Sunderland 'target' closing in on Portsmouth departure James Copley

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.

This is why Sunderland, Lincoln City and Lee Johnson have been charged by the FA PA