Sunderland travel to Rochdale on Saturday looking to maintain their push for automatic promotion.
The Black Cats bounced back from the heartbreak of Sunday's Checkatrade Trophy final defeat in style, as they breezed past Accrington Stanley in a 3-0 win.
Goals from Aiden McGeady, Will Grigg and Kazaiah Sterling moved Jack Ross' side to within three points of second placed Barnsley and given they have two games in hand over the Tykes, automatic promotion remains in their hands with eight games remaining.
Next up is a trip to Spotland to take on Rochdale. Dale find themselves in the relegation zone but will hope new manager Brian Barry-Murphy can have an immediate positive impact on his side.
What time does Rochdale vs Sunderland kick-off?
The action gets under way at 3pm. It is one of 11 League One fixtures taking place on Saturday.
Is Rochdale vs Sunderland on TV? How can I follow it live?
This one isn't on TV, but you will still be able to follow the action with ChronicleLive on our matchday live blog.
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 will be without Reece James, Duncan Watmore and Chris Maguire through injury. Lee Cattermole and Aiden McGeady will have slight niggles assessed while George Honeyman will return to the squad following suspension.
Rochdale likely XI: Lillis; Ebanks-Landell, McNulty, Ntlhe; McLauhlin, Rathbone, Camps, Bunney; Henderson, Done, Wilbraham
Sunderland likely XI: McLaughlin; O'Nien, Flanagan, Baldwin, Hume; McGeouch, Leadbitter; Morgan, Honeyman, McGeady; Grigg
Who is the ref?
Carl Boyeson will be the man in the middle on Saturday.
The Yorkshire referee last officiated Sunderland during their draw with Blackpool in February.
What are the bookies saying?
Rochdale 7/2
Sunderland 4/5
Draw 5/2
