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Sunderland fell to a 2-1 defeat to Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Lads made a dominant start to proceedings and their positivity was rewarded shortly after the half-hour mark, as Charlie Wyke blasted home his 28th goal of the campaign. Wigan struck back, though, and they levelled before the half-time whistle through Will Keane’s well-taken finish, ensuring it remained level after the first 45. Leam Richardson’s side led before the hour mark, Callum Lang bu...

Bailey Wright could return to action when Sunderland face Wigan Athletic on Tuesday evening (KO 6pm) – and that’s not the only good news from within the Lads’ defensive core. The Australian centre-back hasn’t featured for Lee Johnson’s side since their shootout win over Lincoln City in February, but the Head Coach confirmed his comeback is imminent. Johnson also revealed that Arbenit Xhemajli has taken a positive step forward in his rehabilitation from a long-term kn...

Cowgirls offense goes off in 7-1 win over Louisiana Tech Cowgirls defeats Louisiana Tech 7-1 By McNeese Sports Information | April 7, 2021 at 11:12 PM CDT - Updated April 7 at 11:12 PM LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - McNeese softball got offensive production throughout its lineup here Wednesday night and used a four-run fourth inning on its way to a 7-1 win over Louisiana Tech. McNeese (18-19) outhit La. Tech (13-16) 9-5 and got at least one hit from eight different players along with solid pitc...

The Lads take on Oxford United on Friday before making the trip to Peterborough United on Monday. Speaking at today’s pre-match press conference, the Head Coach delivered the latest team news. “Jordan Jones is in a good place,” he said. “He’s had four days training and looks bright and sharp, so he will come back into the squad. “Denver is not a million miles away - we have a decision to make regarding whether or not to include him in the squad, but I’ll ...

Lee Johnson has given an update regarding team news ahead of our trip to Wembley for the Papa John’s Trophy final.

Suddenly Sunderland are within sight of the top two, with positive results starting to flow regardless of who head coach Lee Johnson names in the side.

Lee Johnson has given his thoughts as Sunderland contest our second home game in four days this weekend – Rochdale our visitors on Wearside.

Lee Johnson is yet to rule Grant Leadbitter out of next weekend’s Papa John’s Trophy Final. The 35-year-old was forced off during a 2-2 draw with Crewe Alexandra one week ago after suffering a dislocated shoulder just moments after coming on at the Alexandra Stadium.  Leadbitter has played a key role throughout the current campaign, including scoring the winner penalty in the Lads’ semi-final victory over Lincoln City. With a trip to Wembley Stadium on the horizon, Johnson ...

For Sunderland to achieve their goals, they must become greater than the sum of their parts Share this story Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images Two successive wins is hardly cause to start planning promotion celebrations. However, there are encouraging signs which, along with another trip to Wembley, have the fans starting to believe again in our club. Saturday was the second big win on the trot in the league, and the fourth big league win of Lee Johnson’s short Sunderland ...

Sunderland aim to continue the most encouraging period of our season on Tuesday night, as we welcome Fleetwood Town to the Stadium of Light (7pm).