The EFL Championship match between Sunderland and Middlesbrough will take place at Stadium of Light on Saturday at 5:00 pm IST.
On Saturday afternoon, Sunderland will welcome Middlesbrough as they aim to strengthen their position in the top six of the Championship standings. This matchup comes at a time when Boro is in excellent form, having secured three consecutive victories, making them one of the in-form teams in the league.
Sunderland started the season with two consecutive losses but have since been nearly flawless in the Championship, winning six of their next eight matches. They did face disappointment with a recent 1-0 home defeat to Cardiff City due to a late goal but quickly bounced back. They secured a dominant 3-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday and a 2-0 win over Watford at the Stadium of Light, now boasting the third-best attack in the league. Crucially, their defense has been outstanding, conceding only four goals in their last eight matches and never allowing more than two goals in a single game this season. Despite these strong foundations, they now face a formidable challenge in one of the division’s top form teams.
Just a few weeks ago, Michael Carrick’s team was struggling in the second tier, failing to secure a victory in their first seven games. However, Boro’s fortunes have taken a sharp turn with three consecutive wins against Southampton, Watford, and Cardiff City, where they netted seven goals and significantly improved their position in the table. While Boro is still only three points clear of the relegation zone, any worries about being involved in a relegation battle seem like a thing of the past. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that Carrick’s team hadn’t managed to keep a clean sheet in the Championship this season until their recent 2-0 victory over Cardiff.
Sunderland probable starting lineup: Patterson, Huggins, Ballard, O’Nien, Hume, Ba, Roberts, Neil, Bellingham, Clarke, Burstow
Middlesbrough probable starting lineup: Dieng, Smith, Fry, Lenihan, Engel, Howson, Hackney, Jones, Crooks, McGree, Lath
Sunderland
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Watford | 2-0 (W) |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 3-0 (W) |
| Cardiff | 0-1 (L) |
| Blackburn | 3-1 (W) |
| QPR | 3-1 (W) |
Middlesbrough
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Cardiff | 2-0 (W) |
| Watford | 3-2 (W) |
| Bradford City | 3-0 (W) |
| Southampton | 2-1 (W) |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 1-1 (D) |
| Last 5 matches- result | Score |
|---|---|
| Sunderland beat Middlesbrough | 2-0 |
| Middlesbrough beat Sunderland | 1-0 |
| Middlesbrough draw Sunderland | 0-0 |
| Middlesbrough draw Sunderland | 3-3 |
| Middlesbrough beat Sunderland | 2-0 |
The EFL Championship match between Sunderland and Middlesbrough will take place at Stadium of Light on Saturday at 5:00 pm IST.
| Sunderland vs Middlesbrough | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 7 |
| Venue | Stadium of Light |
| Kickoff time in United Kingdom | 1:30 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 5:00 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans in United Kingdom can catch the live action via Talksport 2 Radio UK, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Football.
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