Sunderland make the trip to Scunthorpe on Tuesday night needing a win to progress from the group stages of the Leasing.com Trophy.
Last week's disappointing 2-1 loss to Leicester u21s has left the Black Cats in third place in Group A and they now have to beat the second-placed Iron at Glanford Park if they are to progress to the knockout stages.
The Black Cats made the final of the competition last season but the focus, seemingly, this term is primarily on winning promotion from League One.
Phil Parkinson's side head into the clash on the back of a 1-1 draw with Gillingham in the FA Cup first round but will sign off for 11 days after the Scunthorpe clash due to the international break.
Paul Hurst's Scunthorpe side are 21st in League Two and have won just one of their last five games in all competitions.
When is Scunthorpe vs Sunderland?
Scunthorpe vs Sunderland takes place on Tuesday, November 12. The action gets under way at 7.45pm and is one of 14 Leasing.com Trophy games taking place on Tuesday evening.
Is Scunthorpe vs Sunderland on TV? How can I follow it live?
Fans can buy a match pass on Sunderland's official website to watch the game online. It will cost UK-based Sunderland fans £10 to watch the game, while international fans can purchase a match pass for £5.99. You can purchase a pass here.
Alternatively, you can follow all the action in our live match blog with team news, live updates, reaction and analysis from our writers at Glanford Park.
Can you still buy tickets?
Tickets are still available and can be purchased here.
What are the injury concerns? Who is in the teams?
Sunderland will be without Jon McLaughlin, Conor McLaughlin, Tom Flanagan and Benji Kimpioka who have been called up to represent their national sides on international duty.
Alim Ozturk, Elliot Embleton, Lynden Gooch and Charlie Wyke will miss the trip to Scunthorpe through injury.
Scunthorpe likely XI:
Sunderland likely XI: Burge; O'Nien, Lynch, Willis, De Bock; McGeouch, Leadbitter; Watmore, Maguire, McGeady; McNulty
Who is the ref?
TBC
What are the bookies saying?
Scunthorpe 2/1
Sunderland 13/10
Draw 11/4
