Probable Lineups
4-4-1-1
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Reading
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Lee Cattermole | Out | 6.69 | |
Wes Brown | Out | N/A | |
Steven Fletcher | Doubtful | 6.98 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Jem Karacan | Out | 6.62 | |
Alex McCarthy | Out | 7.15 | |
Sean Morrison | Doubtful | 7.03 | |
Jimmy Kébé | Doubtful | 6.91 | |
Chris Gunter | Doubtful | 6.48 |
Team News
Sunderland
Reading
- Steven Fletcher missed the visit of Chelsea at the weekend due to the ankle injury that saw him forced off during the clash with Norwich last week. He could well be back to face Reading, though.
- Jack Colback has been on the bench for the last 2 games, with Gardner and Larsson playing in central midfield. However, with Phil Bardsley withdrawn at the weekend due to a poor performance, Martin O'Neill may opt to play Gardner at right-back and Colback in the middle.
- Sunderland improved as the game progressed at the weekend and will have a little more confidence as a result.
- Sean Morrison was withdrawn in the defeat to Southampton at the weekend with an ankle injury, and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, though it is not yet clear how bad the injury is. If he doesn't make it, Alex Pearce will come in.
- Shaun Cummings will continue at right-back with Chris Gunter still suffering from the hamstring injury he sustained in training a few weeks ago.
- This game is likely to come too soon for Jimmy Kebe to return.
They are going down like flies in this match! What's up!
I think Sunderland will win this 1-0
Want Sunderland to win this. They have more quality players and deserve to stay up.
HUGE game at the bottom