Predicted Sunderland line-up vs Preston (4-3-3) GK: Simon Moore – One of two goalkeepers Sunderland have brought in this summer and surely set for a competitive debut in the cup.

Sunderland responded well, however, and Preston's lead did not last long. On the half-hour, Clarke got into the box on the right and he was pulled back by Kian Best, with referee James Linington ...

Sunderland take on Preston North End in the Championship this weekend. Sunderland return to league duties with a trip to Preston North End on Saturday. Last time the Black Cats headed to Deepdale ...

Chris Rigg (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Sunderland vs Preston North End 21:39 Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Ryan Ledson. Sunderland vs Preston North End 21:39 Attempt ...

Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom is unbeaten in five previous encounters with Sunderland in the Football League (W4 D1), only against Birmingham (P6 W4 D2) has he faced a side more often in the ...

Preston North End play hosts to Sunderland in the Championship this weekend. Sunderland return to Deepdale on Saturday - the ground in which a 3-0 win saw them claim a play-off place on the final ...

Sunderland vs Preston North End 12:00 Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Sunderland vs Preston North End 11:30 Follow live football coverage with The Independent today.

Sunderland face Preston North End at Deepdale this weekend, with both sides returning to Championship action. Both sides were dumped out of the Carabao Cup in midweek, with Sunderland losing ...

After a fourth defeat in five, Preston could find themselves in the bottom half by this evening, while Hull could overhaul Sunderland if they beat Sheffield Wednesday in the 17:15 GMT kick-off.

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box. Preston North End vs Sunderland 21:10 Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.