Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
23.4
Average Age
24.9
181.9
Average Height (cm)
185.1
(1)
1.1
Shots pg
0.7
(0.6)
(49%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(53%)
(0.8)
0.9
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.4)
(1.4)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Oxford
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aji Alese | Out | 6.49 | |
| Niall Huggins | Out | N/A | |
| Ian Poveda | Out | 6.08 | |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | Out | N/A | |
| Jenson Seelt | Out | N/A | |
| Eliezer Mayenda | Doubtful | 6.64 | |
| Dan Ballard | Doubtful | 6.57 | |
| Salis Abdul Samed | Doubtful | 6.04 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bennett | Out | 6.48 | |
| Cameron Brannagan | Out | 6.78 | |
| Przemyslaw Placheta | Out | 6.49 | |
| Matt Phillips | Out | 6.2 |
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