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Stuart Jamieson

Is Fleetwood Town vs Sunderland on TV, what time is kick off and how can I follow it?

Sunderland need to keep their slim hopes of making the League One top two alive by winning at Fleetwood tonight.

It won't be easy at Highbury, with former Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton guiding the Cod Army to mid-table respectability.

For Jack Ross and his Black Cats, it's all about getting the three points which will at least give them a chance of matching Barnsley or Luton on the final day.

But with the play-offs looking likely, it's important Sunderland head into the end-of-season drama in good form.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the big game.

What time does Fleetwood vs Sunderland kick off?

The action gets under way at 7.45m on Tuesday, April 30. It is one of two League One fixtures on the night, with Sunderland's promotion rivals Portsmouth at home to Peterborough Unted.

Is Fleetwood vs Sunderland on TV? How can I follow it live?

No, this one is not on TV. However, you will still be able to follow the action with ChronicleLive on our

We’ll be bringing you all the pre-match talk, live match commentary and any post-match reaction and analysis.

What are the injury concerns? Who is in the teams?

Sunderland could start Chris Maguire after he made a return from the bench against Portsmouth. Luke O'Nien came off with a knock at the weekend, while Ross continues to monitor Aiden McGeady's fitness.

Sunderland likely XI: McLaughlin; O'Nien, Ozturk, Flanagan, Oviedo; Power, Cattermole, Morgan, Honeyman, McGeady, Wyke.

Fleetwood Town likely XI: Cairns; Coyle, Clarke, Eastham, Husband; Wallace, Burns, Evans, Hunter; Madden, Biggins.

Who is the ref?

Robert Jones

A rare trip into League One for referee Jones, who usually officiates in the Championship this season.

Sunderland fans may remember him from last season when he sent off goalkeeper Jason Steele in the defeat at QPR.

What are the bookies saying?

Sunderland 17/20

Fleetwood 14/5

Draw 14/5

League One table

Here's how it stands.

League One form table

Here's the last-10-games table.

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