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MATCH PREVIEWS!

All the crack that you need to know in one simple place before each and every Sunderland game.

Starting XI: Will we see any changes for today’s game against Cardiff?

Last season, Tony Mowbray rang the changes for our game at home to Cardiff. Will he do the same again?

Match Preview: Sunderland v Cardiff City - all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

After a couple of impressive wins on the road, the Lads are back on home soil for the visit of Cardiff City - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Fan Focus: Cardiff fan Tomas gives us the lowdown on what Sunderland can expect

Ahead of Sunderland’s match with Cardiff, we spoke to Bluebirds fan Tomas who gave us the lowdown on Erol Bulut’s new-look side. Who should we be wary of?

Score Predictions: Can Sunderland make it four in a row at home to Cardiff?

The Roker Report predictions posse cross their fingers and hope for another strong win at home this afternoon against the Bluebirds.

Fan Focus: Rovers fan Daniel feels it was “the right time” for Bradley Deck to join Sunderland

Ahead of our clash with Blackburn tonight, we spoke to Daniel Ainsworth of Rovers Chat to get the lowdown on John Dahl Tomasson’s side.

Match Preview: Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland - all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

The Lads are on a roll ahead of a trip to the gaffer’s old stomping ground as we take on Blackburn Rovers - here’s all the build-up ahead of kick-off!

Score Predictions: What will the score be when Sunderland head to Ewood Park?

Our predictions team give their view on the likely score as we take on Blackburn away tonight.

Starting XI: Who will replace Pierre Ekwah for tonight’s game at Ewood Park?

Ekwah’s missing tonight – and with a lack of central midfielders we’ll need to be creative in how we replace the big Frenchman tonight.

Match Preview: QPR v Sunderland - all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

After two weeks of the international snooze-fest, the proper stuff is back as the Lads travel to the capital to take on Gareth Ainsworth’s QPR - here’s all the build-up ahead of kick-off!

Fan Focus: Queens Park Rangers fan Ben is backing Gareth Ainsworth’s side to beat Sunderland!

Ahead of Sunderland’s match today, we spoke to QPR fan Ben of the W12 Podcast to find out how Gareth Ainsworth has got on in charge! Who should we be wary of?

Score Predictions: Can Sunderland build on the Saints smashing with a “W” at QPR?

What will the score be today when Sunderland take on QPR?

Starting XI: How will Sunderland line up for today’s game against QPR?

With new signings available and players returning from injury, will Tony Mowbray be tempted into any changes for today’s clash at Loftus Road?

Lasses Match Preview: Sunderland take on top of the table Southampton FC Women

Can the Lasses grab three important points away to the in form Southampton FC Women? We have all the latest in the match preview ahead of today’s game at St Mary’s Stadium

Match Preview: Sunderland v Southampton - all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

With the chaos of the transfer window closing behind us, we can concentrate on the football as Southampton visit the Stadium of Light - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Fan Focus: What can Sunderland expect when they face Southampton today?

We spoke to Southampton fan Ben of the Total Saints Podcast to find out more about Sunderland’s opponents today. Who should we be wary of?

Score Predictions: Can Sunderland get anything off recently-relegated Saints?

Our predictions team took 5 minutes away from the madness of the transfer merry go round to forecast the likely outcome of the Saints game. Can SAFC get something to settle our post window nerves?

Starting XI: Same again for Sunderland today – or will Tony Mowbray make changes?

While there was lots of activity yesterday, none of our new signings arrived in time to play today – so who’ll be in our line up when the teams are announced this morning?

Match Preview: Coventry City v Sunderland – all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

After our first three points on the board last weekend, the Lads face a tough task this afternoon at last season’s beaten play-off finalists Coventry City. Here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Starting XI: Who will replace Patrick Roberts in today’s Sunderland line up vs Coventry?

Roberts will be a big miss today, so who will fill the void?

Score Predictions: Can Sunderland secure back to back wins away at Coventry?

Our predictions team forecast how we may fair today, away at Jimmy Hill’s old gaff. Is a point enough, or do we expect all three?

Starting XI: Is this the Sunderland team that will start against Rotherham today?

Will Tony Mowbray be tempted to make changes today at home to Rotherham?

Fan Focus: Rotherham fan Will is backing Sunderland to secure our first win of the season today

Uh oh... we spoke to Rotherham fan Will Daniels ahead of today’s game - and he’s backing Sunderland to win over his team, who have the worst away record in the league.

Match Preview: Sunderland v Rotherham United - all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

After two defeats from two in the Championship for Sunderland we welcome the visit of Rotherham United in a search for three points - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Score Predictions: Can the Lads break their duck at home to Rotherham?

Our predictions team take another bash at forecasting how Sunderland will do as they take on The Millers at the SOL.

Match Preview: Preston North End v Sunderland

After the opening weekend both sides are looking for that first win of the season as the Lads travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Score Predictions: Will Sunderland win away at Preston?

What do our predictions team think the lads will achieve at Deepdale today, as we revisit the site of our fantastic 3-0 away win late last season that clinched us playoff football?

Fan Focus: Preston fan Oliver gives us the inside track on Sunderland’s opponents

We spoke to Preston fan Oliver Dawes of the Deepdale Digest to find out more about Sunderland’s opponents today. What can we expect from Ryan Lowe’s side?

Starting XI: Will Tony Mowbray make changes for today’s game at Preston?

After a disappointing week, will we see changes for this afternoon’s game at Deepdale?

Starting XI: All change for tonight’s League Cup clash v Crewe? We’re predicting 5 full debuts

48 hours on from our opening game defeat to Ipswich, we’re back at the Stadium of Light tonight for a League Cup game. Will we get a rare home win tonight?

Roker Report Score Predictions: Can SAFC bounce back in the League Cup against Crewe?

What will the score be tonight with a likely second string team running out?

Match Preview: Sunderland v Crewe Alexandra - all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

The annual early distraction of the League Cup first round is here and this time around we kick-off our cup campaign with the visit of Crewe Alexandra - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Fan Focus: Crewe fan Steve is predicting goals galore in their Carabao Cup tie with Sunderland!

Ahead of Sunderland’s Carabao Cup round one tie, we spoke to Crewe fan Steve Hatton of The Railwaymen Podcast. What can we expect from the League Two side?

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