- * Sunderland hosting Middlesbrough in Wear-Tees derby
- * Chris Mepham making Sunderland debut in place of Dan Ballard, who is only on the bench
- * Aidan Morris returns to Boro starting side in place of Dan Barlaser
- * 12.30pm kick-off at Stadium of Light
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