Cruising toward a likely place in the Championship playoffs, Sunderland welcome outside hopefuls Blackburn Rovers to the Stadium of Light for an Easter Monday showdown.
The Black Cats' push was derailed on Good Friday after Trai Hume saw red just seven minutes into a crucial clash with Bristol City. Despite a moment of magic from Eliezer Mayenda, Sunderland fell to a frustrating defeat and have now collected just one point from their last three outings.
In contrast, Blackburn are enjoying a resurgence under Valerien Ismael, producing their best display yet under the new boss in a commanding 4-1 home victory over Millwall. Sondre Tronstad's brace led the way, and while a top-six finish appears mathematically out of reach, Rovers look to be ending their campaign on a high note.
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Sunderland vs Blackburn kick-off time
This Championship match between Sunderland and Blackburn will be played at the Stadium of Lightin Sunderland, England.
It will kick off at 7:00 am PT / 10:00 am ET on Monday, April 21, in the US.
Team news & squads
Sunderland vs Blackburn lineups
4-2-3-1
Formation
4-2-3-1
BLBSUN-Line up
SUNSubstitutes
Manager
R. Le Bris
BLB-Line up
BLBSubstitutes
Manager
V. Ismael
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Sunderland team news
Sunderland bossRegis Le Briswill be forced into changes with Hume serving a suspension, adding to his defensive concerns. With Niall Huggins (knee) and Aji Alese (leg) still sidelined, versatile skipper Luke O'Nien may be pushed into the right-back role, potentially opening a spot for Joe Anderson elsewhere in the backline.
Teen talent Chris Rigg, a player drawing widespread attention, has a knack for troubling Blackburn, having scored in each of his last two meetings with them. Another goal on Monday would put the 17-year-old in elite company, matching the feats of Ryan Sessegnon and Connor Wickham as the only U18s to score in three straight Championship games against one opponent.
Blackburn team news
Meanwhile, Blackburn received a boost with Kristi Montgomery eligible again after serving a suspension. However, given Callum Brittain's impact, including a goal on Friday, it's unlikely he'll be displaced from the XI. The only expected change could come in goal, where Aynsley Pears is tipped to return between the sticks after recovering from an Achilles issue.
Form
SUN-Form
SUNBristol City
2
-
1
Sunderland
L
Sunderland
0
-
1
Swansea
L
Norwich
0
-
0
Sunderland
D
West Bromwich Albion
0
-
1
Sunderland
W
Sunderland
1
-
0
Millwall
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 3/3
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
BLB-Form
BLBBlackburn
4
-
1
Millwall
W
Luton
0
-
1
Blackburn
W
Blackburn
2
-
2
Sheffield Wednesday
D
Blackburn
0
-
2
Middlesbrough
L
Portsmouth
1
-
0
Blackburn
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
SUNLast 5 matches
BLB2
Wins
1
Draw
2
Wins
Blackburn
2
-
2
Sunderland
Sunderland
1
-
5
Blackburn
Blackburn
1
-
3
Sunderland
Sunderland
2
-
1
Blackburn
Blackburn
2
-
0
Sunderland
Goals scored
11- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5