Daniel Udoh’s second-half strike helped struggling 10-man Shrewsbury come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Sunderland.The forward’s goal on the hour mark cancelled out Alex Pritchard’s opener – and came after the hosts had seen David Davis sent off on the stroke of half-time.The visitors went ahead thanks to a curling Alex Pritchard effort from 18 yards and it could ha...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without wide man Elliott Bennett for Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One home clash with Sunderland.Bennett is suspended after being sent off in the first half of the 2-1 loss at Cheltenham on Saturday.Shaun Whalley is set for a lengthy spell of the sidelines due to the thigh injury he sustained in training last week.Josh Daniels has been out of action with an ankle issue.Sunde...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Paul Cook was left stunned as Sunderland scored two late goals to snatch a vital 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light.The Black Cats were yet to register a shot on target when Luke O’Nien rose to meet a corner at the back post in the 85th minute, giving his side a lead they did not relinquish.Cook’s woes were compounded when Aristote Nsiala was penalised for handball in the f...Full Story »

Sunderland will be hoping the return of Scottish striker Ross Stewart will help provide them with an upturn in fortunes when they take on fellow Sky Bet League One promotion hopefuls Ipswich at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Stewart, who has scored 10 goals in 15 league appearances, has resumed training after struggling for several weeks with a shoulder issue.Manager Lee Johnson is also likely...Full Story »

Nigel Clough was delighted with another successful trip to the Stadium of Light as his Mansfield side claimed a narrow 1-0 victory to knock Sunderland out of the Emirates FA Cup.A full year since Clough was in the stands to witness the Stags earn a win by the same scoreline at the same stage of the competition, he got to do it all over again.That game was, strictly speaking, his first in charge ...Full Story »

On-loan forward Nathan Broadhead is set to continue his comeback from injury as Sunderland face Mansfield in the FA Cup.Broadhead was sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury but came on as a late substitute in the midweek loss at Sheffield Wednesday.Saturday’s game comes too soon for defender Arbenit Xhemajli to be involved, although he could return for the Papa John’s Trophy t...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson is confident his side can get their League One automatic-promotion bid back on track after a third consecutive defeat.Having lost 1-0 at home to Charlton and 5-1 at Rotherham, the Black Cats went down 3-0 to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.Theo Corbeanu, Florian Kamberi and Lee Gregory struck for the Owls to leave Sunderland fifth, five points off second-placed Pl...Full Story »

Sunderland’s League One automatic-promotion bid suffered another blow as Sheffield Wednesday condemned them to a third consecutive defeat with a 3-0 win at Hillsborough.Having lost 1-0 at home to Charlton and 5-1 at Rotherham, the Black Cats went down to goals from Theo Corbeanu, Florian Kamberi and Lee Gregory.Corbeanu opened the scoring in the 13th minute, curling a low shot beyond Thorb...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday defender Dominic Iorfa is a doubt for Tuesday night’s League One clash with Sunderland.Iorfa missed the Owls’ 2-2 draw with Cheltenham at the weekend after sustaining a knock, and manager Darren Moore told the club website his chances of being involved against the Black Cats are 50/50.Sam Hutchinson is also being assessed after sustaining a muscle problem and has ...Full Story »

Rotherham leapfrogged fellow promotion hopefuls Sunderland with a stunning 5-1 victory.Michael Smith and Freddie Ladapo’s doubles alongside Michael Ihiekwe’s header sealed the Millers the points over Lee Johnson’s 10 men following Aiden McGeady’s second-half dismissal.Rotherham took a 10th-minute lead, with Smith heading into the far corner after a clever pass from Ladapo...Full Story »

Rotherham have a concern over Mickel Miller for the visit of Sunderland.The Millers winger is struggling with a foot injury and will be assessed ahead of the sold-out clash with the Black Cats.Jamie Lindsay (hamstring) is still a couple of weeks away from fitness, as is Joe Mattock, while Angus MacDonald is making his way back from a long absence due to an unspecified issue.There are no other se...Full Story »

QPR boss Mark Warburton was left stunned by the offside call which cost his side a place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.Charlie Austin was penalised despite seeming to be a good yard onside when he tucked away what looked like the winner against Sunderland with nine minutes remaining.Albert Adomah’s shot was deflected into the path of Austin with defender Dennis Cirkin playing bo...Full Story »

Charlie Austin endured a miserable night as QPR’s cup hoodoo continued in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Sunderland.Austin thought he had scored a late winner to send Championship Rangers through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 1988.But the goal was harshly disallowed for offside and then Austin’s agony was compounded when he missed the first penalty ...Full Story »

QPR are still likely to be without Lee Wallace and Sam Field for their Carabao Cup tie with Sunderland.Wallace has been out with a hamstring problem while Field has been recovering from a knee injury.Sam McCallum could also be an injury concern for the Hoops after he was substituted against Peterborough at the weekend with a tight hamstring.QPR reached the last 16 of the tournament after beating...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson has confirmed his desire to manage Charlton on a permanent basis after leading the Addicks to a 1-0 win at Sunderland.Jackson was appointed caretaker boss on Thursday following the dismissal of Nigel Adkins, with the club languishing in the League One relegation zone.The 39-year-old made more than 250 appearances for Charlton during his playing career, and would love the opportun...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson’s reign as Charlton’s caretaker manager got off to a winning start as his side pulled off a shock 1-0 victory at Sunderland.Two days after Nigel Adkins’ dismissal, Jayden Stockley’s second-half header enabled the Addicks to claim only their third League One win of the season.Sunderland started brightly, carving out two good chances in the opening six minut...Full Story »

Alex Pritchard is a doubt for Sunderland ahead of their clash with Charlton.The midfielder was substituted with a neck problem on the hour mark during the Black Cats’ midweek win against Crewe but could be back for the Addicks game if he recovers in time.Lee Johnson will still be without the suspended Elliot Embleton who is serving his second of a three-match ban for a challenge on Jack Tu...Full Story »

Lee Johnson says his Sunderland side must be “relentless” and maintain their winning streak to stay among League One’s frontrunners.The Black Cats overcame some early Crewe pressure and profited from Terell Thomas’ unfortunate own goal before moving through the gears to win 4-0 at Gresty Road.With rivals Wycombe and Wigan dropping points, a third consecutive win enabled S...Full Story »

Ross Stewart struck twice for Sunderland as they won 4-0 at Crewe to move up to second in the table.An own goal by Terell Thomas helped Lee Johnson’s side on their way at Gresty Road and substitute Leon Dajaku completed the rout.Early on, Crewe were indebted to goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen for two smart saves which thwarted Tom Flanagan’s set-piece header and Alex Pritchard when the ...Full Story »

Crewe manager David Artell could make changes when his side face Sunderland following Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Fleetwood.Christopher Long could feature for the Railwaymen after making his return from injury and illness at the weekend, coming off the bench at half-time.Midfielder Callum Ainley is still out as he continues to recover from a hamstring problem.Ben Knight is also injured but is...Full Story »