Probable Lineups
3-4-1-2
3-4-1-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Coventry
No missing players.
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Liam Kelly | Out | 6.32 | |
Martyn Waghorn | Doubtful | 6.29 |
Team News
Sunderland
Coventry
- Alex Neil will stick with the 3-4-1-2 system that saw his side gain promotion back to the Championship via the playoffs last season with Ross Stewart joined by new signing Leon Dajaku up top.
- Danny Ballard will also make his Sunderland debut after joining from Premier League club Arsenal in a permanent transfer.
- Mark Robins could hand debuts to three defensive players this weekend with Jonathan Panzo, Callum Doyle and Tayo Adaramola all in line for maiden starts.
- One of the main areas of contention surrounds the second striker, with Matt Godden currently the man most likely to start up top.
- Gustavo Hamer and Callum O'Hare have both been linked with moves away, but are likely to feature on the opening day.
Panzo shot was tipped onto the bar btw