Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
7
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
23.2
Average Age
24.7
181.9
Average Height (cm)
185.1
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
0.8
(0.7)
(47%)
49%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
(51%)
(0.7)
0.8
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.6)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Oxford
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aji Alese | Out | 6.74 | |
| Niall Huggins | Out | N/A | |
| Ian Poveda | Out | 6.07 | |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | Out | N/A | |
| Jenson Seelt | Out | N/A | |
| Eliezer Mayenda | Doubtful | 6.85 | |
| Dan Ballard | Doubtful | 6.08 | |
| Salis Abdul Samed | Doubtful | N/A |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bennett | Out | 6.48 | |
| Cameron Brannagan | Out | 7.08 | |
| Przemyslaw Placheta | Out | 6.25 | |
| Matt Phillips | Out | 6.39 |
Team News
Sunderland
Oxford
- Winger Patrick Roberts was rested on Wednesday night but should return to the starting XI for the visit of Oxford United.
- The Black Cats still have three players with an outside chance of featuring on Saturday.
- Des Buckingham could make one change to the side that faced Derby with Mark Harris returning to lead the line.
- Josh McEachran was deemed fit enough to feature in midweek, meaning Oxford United have four injuries to contend with on Saturday.
Sunderland Win