Probable Lineups
4-1-4-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
22.6
Average Age
25.4
182.7
Average Height (cm)
179.9
(0.9)
1.1
Shots pg
1
(0.8)
(48%)
45%
Aerial Duel Success
44%
(50%)
(1)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.8)
(1.5)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Birmingham
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Matete | Out | N/A | |
| Aji Alese | Out | 6.45 | |
| Timothée Pembélé | Out | 6.33 | |
| Luke O'Nien | Out | 6.82 | |
| Dan Ballard | Out | 6.86 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hall | Out | 6.06 | |
| Tyler Roberts | Out | 6.31 | |
| Keshi Anderson | Out | 6.49 | |
| Lee Buchanan | Out | 6.83 | |
| Alfie Chang | Out | N/A | |
| Krystian Bielik | Out | 6.75 |
Team News
Sunderland
Birmingham
- Tony Mowbray will be without both Luke O'Nien and Dan Ballard due to yellow card suspensions this weekend.
- Dennis Cirkin and Jenson Seelt are the men most likely to replace them in the starting XI.
- Wayne Rooney could make one change to the side that faced Ipswich with Siriki Dembele returning to the starting XI.
- Midfielder Krystian Bielik is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Ipswich.
