Clarke starts: The predicted Sunderland XI to play Wigan on Saturday
Alex Neil is still searching for his first win as Sunderland boss but faces his toughest test so far on Saturday in a trip to face Wigan at the DW Stadium.
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Black Cats booed off after losing fourth game in five: Sunderland 1-2 MK Dons match report
Sunderland's nightmare continued as they suffered their fourth defeat in five games - with the Black Cats marking new boss Alex Neil's first home game in charge by slipping out of the play-off places.
Cheltenham Town vs Sunderland team news as Anthony Patterson starts and Trai Hume makes debut
Anthony Patterson started in goal with Thorben Hoffmann absent as Sunderland took on Cheltenham at Whaddon Road.
Dodds starts Matete, £5.3k-p/w gem axed in 4 changes: Predicted SAFC XI vs Cheltenham - opinion
Sunderland are back in League One action again on Tuesday night as they travel to face Cheltenham Town.
Sunderland figure outlines reasons for Jermain Defoe decision in defeat to Doncaster
Sunderland interim manager Mike Dodds has revealed Jermain Defoe did not start the club’s 2-1 defeat to Doncaster on Saturday, as he wanted to protect the striker.
'Class' - Sunderland now gifted big double boost before Doncaster as early team news emerges
Sunderland have now been gifted a double boost before they play Doncaster Rovers at home in League One this afternoon.
Jermain Defoe and Jay Matete confirmed in Sunderland squad for Doncaster clash
New boys Jermain Defoe and Jay Matete will be in the matchday squad for Sunderland’s clash with Doncaster at the Stadium of Light.
Defoe role, Matete position & defensive dilemma - pick your strongest Sunderland XI after transfer window
After an embarrassing 6-0 loss against Bolton Wanderers last weekend that saw Lee Johnson pay the price with his job, Sunderland are back in action against Doncaster on Saturday and seeking to get their promotion bid back on track.