Alex Neil provides key fitness update on Sunderland man as play-offs loom
Sunderland manager Alex Neil says he is hopeful but not certain that Dennis Cirkin will be available for the club’s League One play-off campaign.
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Morecambe vs Sunderland team news as Alex Pritchard starts as one of three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that drew at home to Rotherham in midweek. Alex Pritchard came into the Sunderland side for his first start since returning from a calf injury, and he replaced Jay Matete in midfield.
Below-par Sunderland rescued by late own-goal to snatch crucial point against Rotherham
Sunderland are one win away from guaranteeing a play-off place after a last-minute own-goal spared them from defeat against Rotherham United. Michael Ihiekwe had headed the Millers into a first-half lead, but the centre-back put through his own net right at the death when it seemed time would run out on the Black Cats.
Sunderland vs Rotherham United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that began the weekend win against Cambridge United - one of which was forced upon him by injury. Carl Winchester picked up a groin injury which saw him substituted early in the game on Saturday, and against Rotherham his place was taken by Callum Doyle.
Sunderland vs Cambridge United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that started Sunderland's Easter Monday goalless draw at Plymouth Argyle. The Black Cats boss brought in Danny Batth in place of Dennis Cirkin, with Cirkin missing out entirely - presumably due to injury.
'He will feature' - James Hunter now shares big Sunderland team news hours before Cambridge
James Hunter has now shared some early Sunderland team news before the play Cambridge United at home in League One this afternoon.
Nathan Broadhead starts: The predicted Sunderland XI to face Cambridge on Saturday
Sunderland welcome Cambridge United to the Stadium of Light on Saturday in a must-win game for the Black Cats.
Plymouth vs Sunderland team news as Corry Evans returns for the Black Cats
Alex Neil made one change at Plymouth to the side that began the Good Friday win against Shrewsbury Town at the Stadium of Light. Skipper Corry Evans came into the Black Cats' starting XI, with Lynden Gooch dropped to the bench.