Sunderland's positive performance at Lincoln cannot mask a missed opportunity
Missed chances equalled frustration. A missed opportunity bred disappointment.
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Lincoln City vs Sunderland team news as Alex Neil makes two changes at Sincil Bank
Alex Neil made two changes to the side that started last weekend's win against Crewe Alexandra at the Stadium of Light, as Sunderland took on Lincoln City at Sincil Bank. Dan Neil came into the starting XI in place of Jay Matete in midfield, while Patrick Roberts - who scored his first goal for the Black Cats in that win against Crewe - replaced Jermain Defoe.
Neil must unleash "excelling" Sunderland game-changer, he's "too good for League One" - opinion
Sunderland will be looking to extend their five-game unbeaten run in League One as they travel to face Lincoln City on Saturday.
Neil starts: The Sunderland XI we expect to see v Lincoln City
Sixth placed Sunderland travel to Lincoln City this weekend.
£2.8m in the bank: Celtic dodged a huge bullet over "extraordinary" £39k-p/w flop - opinion
Celtic were undeniably busy during the recent January transfer window in terms of the number of new players they brought into the club such as Matt O’Riley and Reo Hatate among others.
Opinion: Sunderland should consider fresh agreement with 25-year-old
Sunderland turned it on in the closing exchanges to claim a hard-earned 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.
Alex Neil clears up Nathan Broadhead’s situation at Sunderland after victory over Crewe
Sunderland manager Alex Neil has insisted that the club will take a closer look at Nathan Broadhead’s progress from injury ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Lincoln City.
Sunderland 2-0 Crewe player ratings as Dan Neil and Patrick Roberts make an impact from the bench
Sunderland needed two late goals to see off basement side Crewe at the Stadium of Light and keep their play-off challenge going.