Predicted Sunderland XI as Jack Clarke set for potential final game v Sheffield Wednesday

This weekend marks the final opportunity for Sunderland to conclude their 2023–24 campaign.

Many Sunderland supporters have been anticipating this day ever since Michael Beale became leadership, as they have watched six of their previous 24 Championship games.

The Black Cats, who are now in 15th place, will get ready to welcome Sheffield Wednesday in their last-day match.

Despite spending most of the season in the bottom three, the Owls are still fighting for relegation and will only need a single point to defeat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. If they triumph, however, they could only trail Sunderland by three points.

While many fans will be focused on welcoming in a new manager and getting ready for the upcoming season, Mike Dodds will be hoping to cap off his time as interim coach with a win.

Here is our expected starting lineup for this weekend, as there have been no fresh injury reports this week.

Sunderland predicted XI v Sheffield Wednesday

Following reports that he was linked to Liverpool earlier this year, Anthony Patterson is the first of several players who may play their farewell game for Southampton this weekend.

The goalie, who is hoping for his fifth clean sheet in nine outings, is probably going to stay in between the sticks.

Due to his lack of success in recent games, Dodds may go back to playing at position four at the back.

With Timothee Pembele unable to force his way back, Sunderland’s most reliable defender, Trai Hume, will start at right-back.

Luke O’Nien and Dan Ballard continue to play in center defense, despite the fact that O’Nien may have been suspended for his handball during the previous play.

Aji Alese, who participated in the back three against Watford, is back at left defense.

Callum Styles, playing alongside Pierre Ekwah in his natural midfield position, will have an opportunity.

Going forward, Jobe Bellingham assumes the primary striker role, giving Adil Aouchiche another chance.

For the most part this year, Chris Rigg has been one of the few bright spots, and he will continue to play on the right side of attack.

With Jack Clarke’s impending summer transfer to the Premier League, this might be an emotional day for both the winger and Sunderland supporters.

Having not scored a goal on home ground since his injury comeback, Clarke will be itching to do so.

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