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country flag League 1 Round 18
Sunderland vs. Wycombe Wanderers
Sat 17 November 2018 15:00
Referee
M. Salisbury
Weather at KO
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Sunderland

Last updated: Sun 18 November 2018 08:03
In Brief

Donald Love is doubtful for this weekend's visit from Wycombe Wanderers. Denver Hume, Lee Cattermole and Ethan Robson are sidelined. Charlie Wyke and Duncan Watmore are long-term absentees.

Looking Back

Sunderland snatched an injury-time winner to beat Morecambe 1-0 in a midweek EFL Trophy group tie at the Globe Arena.

The Black Cats are unbeaten in their last eight league matches, winning six and drawing two and remain second in the table.

They have the best defensive record in the division having conceded just 13 goals in their 16 league games this season.

Manager Jack Ross named a completely different starting XI against the Shrimps in midweek.

All eleven players which started last weekend's 2-1 F.A. Cup first round win over Port Vale at Vale Park were rested.

Teenagers Jack Bainbridge, Jake Hackett, Jack Diamond and Jordan Hunter were all handed their full debuts.

Looking Ahead

Ross has no new injury concerns ahead of this weekend's visit from the Chairboys.

He expects to have the same squad as last weekend, with Tom Flanagan available after returning from international duty.

Donald Love is also closing in on a return from a medial knee ligament injury.

Lee Cattermole remain sidelined with a foot injury.

Denver Hume is set to return to training next week following a knee injury.

Ethan Robson will miss the next few weeks with an ankle injury.

Duncan Watmore continues his rehabilitation following two ACL knee injuries.

Charlie Wyke is hoping to be back in action before Christmas after suffering a medial knee ligament injury.

Points of Interest

It will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

Wycombe Wanderers

Last updated: Sun 18 November 2018 08:03
In Brief

Darius Charles and Michael Harriman are doubtful for this weekend's trip to Sunderland. Ryan Allsop, Yves Ma-Kalambay, Matt Bloomfield, Adebayo Akinfenwa and Nathan Tyson are sidelined. Matt Ingram signs on loan.

Looking Back

Wycombe Wanderers were knocked out of the F.A. Cup after being beaten 2-0 by Luton Town at Kenilworth Road last weekend.

The Chairboys have won four and lost two of their last half-a-dozen league matches and sit in 15th place in the table.

Manager Gareth Ainsworth made a number of changes to his starting line-up for the last two cup matches.

Marcus Bean was handed his first start of the season at the weekend whilst there were recalls for Curtis Thompson and Alex Samuel.

Cameron Yates provided goalkeeping cover on the bench, replacing the injured Yves Ma-Kalambay.

Anthony Stewart was an unused substitute after returning from two months out with a torn hamstring.

Sam Saunders was left out of the squad despite Ainsworth naming only six players on the bench.

Looking Ahead

Ainsworth has a number of injury concerns ahead of this weekend's trip to the Stadium of Light.

Matt Ingram will be named between the sticks after returning on a seven-day emergency loan from Queens Park Rangers.

He will replace Ryan Allsop, who ruptured ankle ligaments in training this week and won't be fit until the new year.

Yves Ma-Kalambay faces at least three weeks out after breaking a bone in his hand.

Darius Charles and Michael Harriman are both doubtful with knocks.

Matt Bloomfield (knee) and Adebayo Akinfenwa (ankle) are both ruled-out.

Nathan Tyson has yet to play this season after tearing his hamstring during pre-season and remains sidelined.

Points of Interest

It will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

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Transfer in
  • Matt Ingram (Goalkeeper, Queens Park Rangers, Loan), Cameron Yates (Goalkeeper, Aylesbury United, Loan ended)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench

Wycombe Wanderers

Last updated: Sun 18 November 2018 08:03
In Brief

Darius Charles and Michael Harriman are doubtful for this weekend's trip to Sunderland. Ryan Allsop, Yves Ma-Kalambay, Matt Bloomfield, Adebayo Akinfenwa and Nathan Tyson are sidelined. Matt Ingram signs on loan.

Looking Back

Wycombe Wanderers were knocked out of the F.A. Cup after being beaten 2-0 by Luton Town at Kenilworth Road last weekend.

The Chairboys have won four and lost two of their last half-a-dozen league matches and sit in 15th place in the table.

Manager Gareth Ainsworth made a number of changes to his starting line-up for the last two cup matches.

Marcus Bean was handed his first start of the season at the weekend whilst there were recalls for Curtis Thompson and Alex Samuel.

Cameron Yates provided goalkeeping cover on the bench, replacing the injured Yves Ma-Kalambay.

Anthony Stewart was an unused substitute after returning from two months out with a torn hamstring.

Sam Saunders was left out of the squad despite Ainsworth naming only six players on the bench.

Looking Ahead

Ainsworth has a number of injury concerns ahead of this weekend's trip to the Stadium of Light.

Matt Ingram will be named between the sticks after returning on a seven-day emergency loan from Queens Park Rangers.

He will replace Ryan Allsop, who ruptured ankle ligaments in training this week and won't be fit until the new year.

Yves Ma-Kalambay faces at least three weeks out after breaking a bone in his hand.

Darius Charles and Michael Harriman are both doubtful with knocks.

Matt Bloomfield (knee) and Adebayo Akinfenwa (ankle) are both ruled-out.

Nathan Tyson has yet to play this season after tearing his hamstring during pre-season and remains sidelined.

Points of Interest

It will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

Suspended
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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Matt Ingram (Goalkeeper, Queens Park Rangers, Loan), Cameron Yates (Goalkeeper, Aylesbury United, Loan ended)

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Game Score
Round 1
Sunderland - Charlton Athletic 2 - 1
Round 7
Sunderland - Fleetwood Town 1 - 1
Round 13
AFC Wimbledon - Portsmouth 1 - 2
Round 18
Sunderland - Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 1
Portsmouth - Charlton Athletic 1 - 2
Round 32
Oxford United - Sunderland 1 - 1
Round 33
Sunderland - Accrington Stanley 2 - 2
Doncaster Rovers - Bristol Rovers 4 - 1
Round 39
Luton Town - Doncaster Rovers 4 - 0
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Doncaster Rovers - Charlton Athletic 1 - 2
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
Portsmouth - Sunderland 0 - 0
Charlton Athletic - Doncaster Rovers 2 - 3
(4 : 3 AP)
Round Play-Off Final
Charlton Athletic - Sunderland 2 - 1