The Black Cats played out a 1-1 draw against Bristol City in their last outing on Saturday, while the hosts were beaten 2-0 by Coventry City, on the same day.
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Sunderland will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to six games in the EFL Championship when they travel to New York Stadium on Tuesday to take on Rotherham United. The Black Cats played out a 1-1 draw against Bristol City in their last outing on Saturday, while the hosts were beaten 2-0 by Coventry City, on the same day. As of now, the visitors are occupying sixth spot in the English second tier standings, having collected 49 points from 32 games, while Rotherham are languishing at the 21st position, with 33 points to their name.
🗣️ ‘We’re in the hunt…’
Alex Pritchard previews tomorrow’s trip to Rotherham United. #SAFC | #ROTSUN
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) February 20, 2023
Rotherham’s winless run in the second tier extended to five games on Saturday as they were beaten 2-0 by Coventry on home turf, courtesy of second-half strikes from Jamie Allen and Viktor Gyokeres. Their last win came against Blackburn Rovers (4-0) on January 14, thanks to Hakeem Odofin’s early opener and second half efforts from Oliver Rathbone, Shane Ferguson and Conor Washington. It was their seven league-win of the season. Meanwhile, the Millers are now just two points clear of the drop zone. Rotherham’s home-form hasn’t been very bad, having pocketed 20 points from 15 matches at New York Stadium this season.
Sunderland, on the other hand, are fighting for promotion, as they are holding on to the sixth and final playoff spot. The Black Cats are undefeated in their last six league-games, having won three of those. Last time out, Sunderland were forced to share the spoils against Bristol, despite taking the lead through Jack Clarke’s stunning effort on the hour-mark. Nahki Wells converted a 93rd-minute equaliser for the Robins at the Stadium of Light. Prior to that, Tony Mowbray’s side thrashed Queens Park Rangers, through Luke O’Nien’s opener and Clarke’s late double. It was their 13th second tier victory of the season.
Rotherham midfielder Ben Wiles is sidelined with an ankle injury, while defender Sean Morrison is out for the season with a thigh injury. Washington will partner Hugill up front, with Odoffin and Rathbone occupying the flanks. As for Sunderland, striker Ross Stewart is out with an achilles injury, joining Lynden Gooch in the treatment room. Gelhardt will spearhead the attack, with Clarke, Amad and Roberts in support.
Rotherham United probable line-up: Johansson, Peltier, Hall, Humphreys, Bramall, Odoffin, Coventry, Ogbene, Rathbone, Washington, Hugill
Sunderland Probable line-up: Patterson, Hume, Ballard, Batth, Alese, Neil, Michut, Roberts, Amad, Clarke, Gelhardt
Rotherham United
| Opponents | Score |
| Coventry | 0-2 (L) |
| Reading | 2-1 (L) |
| Blackpool | 0-0 (D) |
| Sheffield United | 0-0 (D) |
| Watford | 1-1 (D) |
Sunderland
| Opponents | Score |
| Bristol City | 1-1 (D) |
| QPR | 0-3 (W) |
| Reading | 1-0 (W) |
| Fulham | 2-3 (L) |
| Millwall | 1-1 (D) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Sunderland beat Rotherham | 3-0 |
| Sunderland draw Rotherham | 1-1 |
| Rotherham beat Sunderland | 5-1 |
| Sunderland draw Rotherham | 1-1 |
| Sunderland beat Rotherham | 1-2 |
The EFL Championship match between Rotherham United and Sunderland will take place at New York Stadium on Wednesday at 1:15 am IST.
| Rotherham United vs Sunderland | Key Details |
| Date | February 21 (UK) |
| Venue | New York Stadium |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:45 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:15 am (Wednesday) |
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