Sunderland will host Gillingham at the Stadium of Light on Saturday as they look to bounce back from their Coventry defeat.
Phil Parkinson’s side sit fifth in League One but are just six points adrift of the top spot and just four away from an automatic promotion spot.
Gillingham will also be looking to get back to winning ways after their 2-1 defeat to AFC Wimbledon ended their nine-game unbeaten run.
The visitors are currently eight points away from the final play-off spot but their recent good form means they still hold some hope for a late season push up the table.
When is Sunderland v Gillingham?
The match will take place on Saturday, March 7, kicking off at 3pm. The game is one of 11 taking place on Saturday.
Is Sunderland v Gillingham on TV? How can I follow it live?
This game 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 Stadium of Light.
Can you still buy tickets?
Yes, tickets are still available and can be purchased here.
What are the injury concerns? Who is in the teams?
Sunderland are getting close to having a fully fit squad again and Elliott Embleton is returning to training this weekend is likely to come too soon for any involvement from him.
The visitors are bolstered by the potential returns of Jordan Graham, Jordan Roberts and Ben Pringle although there are question marks over Max Ehmer’s fitness he has trained all week.
Sunderland likely XI: J McLaughlin, Willis, Ozturk, Flanagan, O’Nien, Dobson, Power, Hume, Maguire, Gooch, Wyke
Gillingham likely XI: Bonham, Fuller, Turner, Ehmer, Ogilvie, Jones, O’Keefe, O’Connor, Lee, Roberts, Hanlan
Who is the ref?
Antony Coggins will be the man in charge on Saturday.
This is the second time the Oxfordshire official has been involved with Sunderland this season having also taken control for their 1-0 win over 10 man Tranmere in January.
What are the bookies saying?
Sunderland 4/5
Draw 23/10
Gillingham 18/5
