Sunderland take on fellow League One side Oxford on Tuesday for a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
The Black Cats have struggled to live up to their League One promotion favourites tag so far this term but are just 90 minutes away from reaching the last eight of the League Cup for the first time since 2013/14.
That season Sunderland made it all the way to the final and another glamour tie could await them if they make their way past the U's.
Sunderland have beaten Accrington Stanley, as well as Premier League sides Burnley and Sheffield United on their travels in the competition so far and will hope for another win on the road against Karl Robinson's Oxford side.
Oxford have beaten Peterborough, Millwall and West Ham so far in the competition and will hope to build on a positive start to the season which sees them lie in fifth place in the League One table.
They head into the clash on the back of an impressive 3-0 win over Rochdale, while Phil Parkinson's Black Cats make the journey south following a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Shrewsbury.
When is Oxford vs Sunderland?
Oxford vs Sunderland takes place on Tuesday, October 29. It is one of five Carabao Cup fourth round matches taking place on Tuesday evening.
Is Oxford vs Sunderland on TV? How can I follow it live?
No, this one is not on TV.
You can, however, follow all the action in our live match blog with team news, live updates, reaction and analysis from our writers at the Kassam Stadium.
Can you still buy tickets?
Yes, tickets are still available and can be purchased online here.
What are the injury concerns? Who is in the teams?
Sunderland will be without Lee Burge, Lynden Gooch and Charlie Wyke through injury.
Oxford likely XI: Eastwood; Cadden, Dickie, Mousinho, Ruffels; Henry, Rodriguez, Brannagan; Sykes, Fosu; Mackie
Sunderland likely XI: J.McLaughlin; O'Nien, Willis, Lynch, Hume; Dobson, Power; Watmore, Maguire, McGeady; Grigg
Who is the ref?
Jeremy Simpson will be the man in the middle. It will be the first time the Lancashire referee has officiated the Black Cats this term.
What are the bookies saying?
Oxford 17/10
Sunderland 7/4
Draw (after 90 mins) 5/2
