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Alex Pritchard returned from injury as Alex Neil made two changes to the Sunderland side that drew at Lincoln City a fortnight ago. Pritchard was making his comeback from the ankle injury he suffered at Charlton at the beginning of March, and he replaced Dan Neil in the Black Cats' starting XI.
Ex-Sunderland boss Lee Johnson believes his former side can achieve promotion to the Championship this season, also going on to praise his successor Alex Neil as he spoke on the BBC’s 72+ Podcast.
Sixth placed Sunderland travel to Lincoln City this weekend.
Danny Batth has been out of action since early February but is making positive strides in his recovery at Sunderland.
Luke O'Nien made his first start since recovering from shoulder surgery as one of three changes to the Sunderland side that beat Fleetwood Town in midweek. O'Nien made a goalscoring comeback from the bench in that game after three-and-a-half months on the sidelines, and he was rewarded by Alex Neil with a place in the starting XI against Crewe Alexandra, with Elliot Embleton missing out.
Sunderland find themselves once again in a play-off race for the opportunity to earn promotion up to the Championship, currently sitting fifth in the League One standings on 63 points, with just nine games to go.
League One promotion challengers Sunderland will be desperate to build on a stunning away victory against Wigan Athletic this weekend as they face Charlton Athletic in the English capital.
Sunderland manager Alex Neil has admitted that he is hoping to see his side improve their ability to move the ball in a quick fashion when they are in possession.