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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: Same again for our lunchtime Wear-Tees ‘clash’?

Will Tony Mowbray name an unchanged team today? There’s every chance.

Fan Focus: Boro fan Jonny thinks Tony Mowbray could be the difference in today’s game

Ahead of the Wear-Tees clash, we sat down for a chinwag with Boro fan Jonny of The Boro Breakdown Podcast - and he’s worried that Tony Mowbray’s well prepared for this one, given who he supports!

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

With the Lads back on track at the Stadium of Light, Middlesbrough are today’s visitors just at the point where they’re finding a bit of form themselves - here’s all the build-up ahead of kick-off.

Score Predictions: The Boro at home - can we win three games on the bounce, again?

We return to the Stadium of Light to take on "the Smoggies" in an early kick off. Can we get another 3 points?

Fan Focus: Hornets fan Mike is expecting Watford to take an attacking approach vs Sunderland!

We spoke to Watford fan Mike from the From The Rookery End Podcast ahead of tonight’s game - and he’s expecting the away side to come with an attacking mindset.

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

After the Lads got back on track at Hillsborough we return to the Stadium of Light to take on Watford, with a view to avoiding successive home defeats - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Score Predictions: Can we secure back-to-back wins vs Watford at home tonight?

What will the score be tonight when The Lads face off against The Hornets at the Stadium of Light?

Starting XI: One change predicted for Sunderland’s game versus Watford tonight!

Tony Mowbray revealed we’re without one ‘key’ player tonight...

Starting XI: Two changes predicted for Sunderland’s game at Sheffield Wednesday tonight!

We didn’t make any changes on Sunday, and maybe that cost us. What will happen tonight?

Fan Focus: Sheff Wed fan James says that manager Xisco Muñoz “is totally out of his depth”

Ahead of tonight’s match we spoke to Host of The Wednesday ‘Til I Die Podcast, James Mappin, to find out more about Xisco’s struggling side. What’s going on at Hillsborough?

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

It’s time to check out the Lads ‘bouncebackability’ as we travel to Hillsborough for what looks on paper as the perfect opportunity to get back on track - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Score Predictions: What will happen when Sunderland take on The Owls?

The Roker Report predictions collective, wounded by a gutting 0-1 loss last time out, rub their lucky rabbit’s feet hoping we can resume top form at struggling Sheffield Wednesday...

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?

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