Sunderland 1-0 Gillingham: Luke O’Nien headed against the crossbar at the Stadium of Light before Nathan Broadhead scores stoppage-time winner
Gillingham were denied a point at Sunderland after conceding in the 95th minute.
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Nathan Broadhead strikes late to sink Gillingham and send Sunderland back into play-off places
Substitute Nathan Broadhead scored in added time on his comeback from injury to rescue Sunderland and fire the Black Cats back into the play-off places. The Wearsiders looked destined for a second successive goalless draw as they toiled in vain against struggling Gillingham at the Stadium of Light, and more dropped points would have put their chances of a place in the play-offs in real jeopardy.
Sunderland vs Gillingham team news as Alex Pritchard returns as one of two changes
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.
"Quality" 28 y/o returns, "massive" £5k-p/w gem axed in 5 changes to SAFC predicted XI - opinion
Sunderland will host Gillingham at the Stadium of Light this afternoon in an important clash for the Black Cats as they battle for a play-off position.
Massive boost: Neil handed triple Sunderland injury lift that'll delight SOL faithful - opinion
Sunderland have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of their League One clash with Gillingham today…
'Wrap him up in cotton wool' - Kevin Phillips shares 'major' Sunderland 'concern' pre-Gillingham
Kevin Phillips has shared a ‘concern’ that he now has for Sunderland involving Ross Stewart.
Sunderland sweating on duo ahead of Gillingham test
Sunderland boss Alex Neil has revealed that the Black Cats are going to be making a late call on both Alex Pritchard and Nathan Broadhead ahead of tomorrow’s League One clash with Gillingham.
All the early Sunderland team news ahead of Gillingham clash on Saturday
Aiming to regain their place in the League One play-offs when they welcome Gillingham to The Stadium of Light at the weekend, Sunderland will be hoping for a continuation of their excellent record on home soil this season.