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MATCH PREVIEWS!

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

Match Preview: Sunderland v Hull City — Everything you need to know before kick-off!

We begin our final seven games with the visit of Hull City to the Stadium of Light. So, what lies in wait?

Starting XI: Who will line up for the lads today against Hull? Here’s our prediction...

Will the gaffer give some fringe players a chance with one eye on next season, or will he go with his ‘strongest’ team?

Fan Focus: Hull fan Ant says they have “one of the best defences” since Liam Rosenior took over!

Ahead of Sunderland’s first Easter fixture, Matty spoke to Hull fan Ant Northgraves of the To Hull & Back Podcast to discuss life under Liam Rosenior.

Score Predictions: Can the Lads give Hull a hammering at home?

What will the score be today?

Fan Focus: Burnley fan Vizeh says “new life has been breathed back in” under Vincent Kompany!

Ahead of tonight’s match we spoke to Burnley fan Vizeh to find out which factors are behind their success this season under Vincent Kompany. Which players should Sunderland be wary of?

Match Preview: Burnley v Sunderland - everything you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Expectations aren’t high as the Lads take on Burnley in front of the Sky cameras for our Friday night entertainment - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Starting XI: How will Sunderland line up without Dan Ballard today vs Burnley?

Our centre back was injured on international duty, and will be missing against the Clarets - so, who will replace him?

Score Predictions: Can the Lads get any booty away at Burnley?

What will the score be today?

Lasses Match Preview: How will Sunderland Women fare against the Blades in today's game at Eppleton?

A vital game for Sunderland Women today, as a win over Sheffield United can all but confirm the lasses’ survival in the Championship. But just how do the two sides face up?

Starting XI: Same again for Sunderland versus Luton Town?

Tony Mowbray named an unchanged team on Wednesday night, but will he shuffle the pack this afternoon?

Score Predictions: Can the Lads topple the Hatters at home?

What will the score be today?

Fan Focus: Luton fan Ian says that new boss Rob Edwards has really lifted their promotion push!

We spoke to Ian Robertson of the We Are Luton Town fan page ahead of today’s game to discuss their fantastic form under new boss Rob Edwards. Which of their players should Sunderland be wary of?

Match Preview: Sunderland v Luton Town - everything you need to know ahead of kick-off!

The Lads entertain high-flying Luton Town this afternoon in a bid to avoid going four games without a victory at the Stadium of Light - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Fan Focus: Sheffield United fan Callum gives us the lowdown on Sunderland’s opponents tonight

We spoke to Blades fan Callum Cheswick ahead of tonight’s game to discuss their dip in form. Is tonight the perfect time to play them, or will they spring a surprise on Sunderland?

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

We’re in front of the Sky cameras once again as we battle it out with promotion contenders Sheffield United with focus for the fixture on highlighting the vital fundraising for former player John MacPhail.

Score Predictions: How will our resurgent Black Cats do against Sheffield’s Faltering Blades?

What will the score be today?

Starting XI: Will Tony Mowbray make any changes for tonight’s Blades clash?

Sunday’s performance provided the perfect response to the previous game – so how will we line up tonight?

Score Predictions: Sunderland need to stop the rot - Can our Cats maul the Canaries?

What will the score be today?

Starting XI: Two enforced changes to Sunderland’s team predicted for today’s lunchtime clash

Is the team that will be looking to make up for last week’s debacle?

Match Preview: Norwich v Sunderland — Everything you need to know before kick-off!

After last week’s debacle, Sunderland travel to East Anglia to take on Norwich City – and while the lads are struggling at present, the Canaries are beginning to soar.

Fan Focus: Stoke fan Daniel was surprised to see Alex Neil walk away from Sunderland in August!

We chatted to Stoke fan Daniel Buxton of the Every Step Along The Way Podcast ahead of today’s game to find out more about what the Potters have to offer. What can Sunderland expect from Alex Neil and his side?

Score Predictions: Can Sunderland bounce back against Stoke City and the baldy snake?

After taking one point from nine, we face Alex Neil’s latest outfit today. Can Tony’s talented teenagers terrorise the tartan-wearing turncoat?

Starting XI: Two changes to Sunderland’s team predicted as we take on Alex Neil’s Stoke!

Is this the team that’ll start today’s game?

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

After three games without a victory, the Lads return to the Stadium of Light looking to return to winning ways against Alex Neil’s Stoke City. Here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off...

Sunderland’s March Preview: What have the Lads got coming up this month?

A disappointing second half of February means we are no closer to knowing where we might be at the end of this season. Here’s what March has to offer…

How will the lads do when Sunderland are sent to Coventry this lunchtime?

We’ve had a little blip, dropping 4 points from the last 6. Do you predict a bounce back today?

Starting XI: Will Tony Mowbray make four changes to Sunderland’s team against Coventry today?

We turned in a disappointing performance on Tuesday - so how will Mowbray change things up today?

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

We haven’t got the best of records at Coventry City and the Sky cameras are ready to cover today’s game as we look to put things right after defeat in midweek - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off...

Fan Focus: Coventry fan James says Callum Doyle has definitely stepped up to Championship level!

Ahead of today’s match we spoke to Coventry fan James to find out more about how the Sky Blues are getting on - and to find out how ex-Mackem Callum Doyle is doing. Should we be wary of Mark Robins’ side?

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

After the frustration of the weekend, we get an opportunity to get back to winning ways as to we travel to South Yorkshire to take on Rotherham United - here’s all you need to know.

What will the score be when Sunderland take on Rotherham tonight?

Sunderland love playing away, and Rotherham are not exactly a form side. Predictions, anyone?

Fan Focus: What can Sunderland expect from struggling Rotherham? Millers fan Will lifts the lid!

Ahead of tonight’s match, we spoke to Rotherham fan Will Daniels to discuss life under their new manager Matt Taylor. Find out which players Sunderland should be wary of!

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