Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(21) 17 Goals 13 (17)
(13) 10 Assists 8 (15)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
23.1 Average Age 24.7
181.9 Average Height (cm) 185.1
(1) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(48%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 52% (51%)
(0.8) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.6) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Sunderland
Oxford
Player Reason Status Rating
Aji Alese Out 6.74
Niall Huggins Out N/A
Ian Poveda Out 6.07
Ahmed Abdullahi Out N/A
Jenson Seelt Out N/A
Eliezer Mayenda Doubtful 6.99
Dan Ballard Doubtful 6.06
Salis Abdul Samed Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Joe Bennett Out 6.48
Cameron Brannagan Out 7.08
Przemyslaw Placheta Out 6.25
Matt Phillips Out 6.39

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.

Prediction

  • Sunderland struggled to stamp their authority on the game against Luton in midweek but still walked away with all three points thanks to goals from Chris Rigg and Romaine Mundle.
  • Regis Le Bris' side have taken 10 points from the last 12 available and sit three points clear at the top of the Championship table.
  • Dane Scarlett scored for the second game running as Oxford United claimed a respectable point against fellow newly promoted side Derby on Tuesday night.
  • Des Buckingham's side have drawn five consecutive Championship fixtures, although keeping that run going here will be a tough task.
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