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Sam Morsy and Kayden Jackson scored second-half goals as the Blues gave their play-off hopes a boost by beating Fleetwood 2-0 at Highbury. After a dominant but frustrating first half, Morsy stroked home his first goal for Town in the 72nd minute, then Jackson added the second nine minutes later to secure a vital three points for the Blues.

As Town visit Fleetwood looking to get back to winning ways after back-to-back draws,

Town’s Wes Burns has a special reason for looking forward to Saturday’s game at former club Fleetwood but appreciates there will be no room for sentiment in a clash both sides will be desperate to win.

Town visit Fleetwood on Saturday aiming for three points to boost their play-off hopes following the back-to-back draws at home to Cheltenham and at Morecambe.

Striker Shayne Lavery scored his tenth goal of the season for Championship outfit Blackpool who defeated Reading 4-1 at Bloomfield Road at the weekend.

Wes Burns has already equalled his best-ever goals tally with Town this season and is looking to reach double figures then revising the target he set himself back in August prior to the start of the current campaign.

Boss Kieran McKenna says Jay Matete, who joined Sunderland from Fleetwood on deadline day having been linked with the Blues, was a player Town had spoken about but that no move was made for the midfielder.

Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the deadline-day signing of Jay Matete.

Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the deadline-day signing of Jay Matete.

Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the deadline-day signing of Jay Matete.