Preston North End

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Jordan Pickford of Everton shows his emotion during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Leeds United at Goodison Park on February 18, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Pickford reacts after signing new four-and-a-half-year contract at Everton James Copley

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Jordan Pickford of Everton shows his emotion during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Leeds United at Goodison Park on February 18, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland player 'close' to signing new deal amid Premier League interest James Copley

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Ryan Lowe, Manager of Preston North End celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship between Birmingham City and Preston North End at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Boss hits out at 'disgusting' abuse from 'small minority' James Copley

Preston in ‘advanced talks’ to sign recently released Fulham man James Copley

Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light during the game against Blackburn Rovers in the Championship earlier this season.

The best 49 photos of passionate Sunderland fans at SoL this season James Copley

Norwich City manager David Wagner (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Norwich City boss reveals plans for ex-Sunderland youngster Joe Buck

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Cameron Archer of Aston Villa runs ahead of Joao Palhinha of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Transfer News Preston North End boss reveals ‘interest’ in Cats-linked midfielder Joe Buck

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

How SAFC boss responded to claims he wants to sign TWO former Blackburn players Phil Smith

Sunderland fans at Swansea City.

King's Coronation to take place same day as Preston North End v SAFC Richard Mennear

Image of West Brom manager Steve Bruce (Getty), screenshots from video from Andrew Beaven (@andybaggie)

Steve Bruce confronts West Brom fan in heated exchange after defeat Dominic Scurr

This is how Sunderland’s staggering attendances this season compare with their Championship rivals (Picture by Frank Reid)

How SAFC's attendances this season compare to their Championship rivals Joe Buck

Roy Keane

Ex-Sunderland boss Roy Keane loosely 'linked' with Championship job James Copley

Manchester United loanee Amad

Tony Mowbray explains what he wants to see from Manchester United loanee Phil Smith

Steve Bruce, manager of West Bromwich Albion gives instructions during to the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Derby County and West Bromwich Albion at Pride Park Stadium on August 23, 2022 in Derby, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Former SAFC boss issues confident message amid dismal form Dominic Scurr

Daniel Ballard in action for Sunderland.

Ex-Arsenal defender will be signing of the season but he has competition Stephen Elliott

Jewison Bennette celebrates his goal against Watford

Latest Sunderland AFC News Tony Mowbray shares a brilliant Jewison Bennette story as Sunderland youngster j... Phil Smith

These are the latest Championship Supercomputer predictions (Picture by FRANK REID)

Supercomputer predicts SAFC's chances of making play-offs Joe Buck

Can you spot yourself in the crowd at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland draw with Preston North End in the Championship?

The brilliant photos of SAFC fans at the SoL as Cats draw with Preston James Copley

Anthony Patterson makes a strong save from Ched Evans

Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe delivered this verdict on draw with 'fantastic'... Phil Smith

Sunderland midfielder Elliot Embleton

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray explains his interesting Elliot Embleton decision Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch vs Preston

Live Sunderland 0 Preston 0: Story of the day Joe Nicholson

Jewison Bennette playing against Preston.

What Sunderland fans are saying after Preston draw Joe Nicholson

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray delivered this verdict on SAFC draw and how it played out Phil Smith

Sunderland players at Watford

Predicted SAFC starting XI to face Preston Joe Nicholson

Sunderland host Preston North End this weekend.

Sunderland AFC headlines: Ex-Rangers boss in contention for SAFC role plus trans... Richard Mennear

Edouard Michut is expected to be soon in contention for senior minutes

The five crucial calls Tony Mowbray needs to make at SAFC this week Phil Smith

Dennis Cirkin is closing in on a return to action

Tony Mowbray gives a SAFC fitness update ahead of Championship return Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray

Latest Sunderland AFC News Sunderland vs Preston: TV, streaming and radio details plus team news James Copley

The Sunderland squad.

Inside track on Preston North End as Sunderland gear up for Championship return Luke Duden

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray.

Sunderland v Preston North End: Three key dangermen Tony Mowbray's side need to ... Luke Duden

This is how Sunderland’s staggering attendances this season compare with their Championship rivals (Picture by Frank Reid)

How SAFC's attendances this season compare to their Championship rivals Joe Buck

PRESTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Ryan Lowe, Head Coach of Preston North End looks on during the Sky Bet Championship between Preston North End and Birmingham City at Deepdale on September 03, 2022 in Preston, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Preston boss details Sunderland preparations ahead of Championship clash James Copley

PRESTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Alan Browne of Preston North End during the Sky Bet Championship between Preston North End and Watford at Deepdale on August 20, 2022 in Preston, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Preston man calls team 'embarrassing' and 'boring' ahead of Sunderland clash James Copley

Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe

Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe aiming for play-off spot ahead of SAFC clash James Copley

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Alex Neil's first words on why he left Sunderland AFC for Stoke City Phil Smith

Cameron Archer is set to stay at Aston Villa despite transfer interest from the Championship (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Gossip: Aston Villa deliver Cameron Archer blow Joe Buck

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Reda Khadra of Blackburn Rovers looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Derby County at Ewood Park on March 15, 2022 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

SAFC to miss out on ex-Dortmund man as he opts for Championship rivals James Copley

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

This is what Alex Neil said about the transfer latest at SAFC last night Phil Smith

Preston North End are set to sign Sunderland target Troy Parrott (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

SAFC round-up: Preston North End ‘close in’ on Cats target Joe Buck

OXFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Troy Parrott of Milton Keynes Dons warms up prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Oxford United and Milton Keynes Dons at Kassam Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Sunderland and Preston target admits he's 'not too sure' about transfer future James Copley

Ireland's forward Troy Parrott controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League football match Ukraine v Republic of Ireland in Lodz, Poland on June 14, 2022. (Photo by RADOSLAW JOZWIAK / AFP) (Photo by RADOSLAW JOZWIAK/AFP via Getty Images)

SAFC target proves he is fitter than Kane and Son during 'brutal' Conte session James Copley

Troy Parrott of Republic Of Ireland celebrates. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)

Sunderland target jets out to South Korea Richard Mennear

Robbie Brady of Burnley goes down injured during the Premier League match between Burnley and Crystal Palace at Turf Moor on November 23, 2020 in Burnley, England.

Championship rivals Preston conclude deals for TWO former Sunderland 'targets' James Copley