Just In: Sunderland will Play at Bramall Lane today without two important players due to

Just In: Sunderland will Play at Bramall Lane today without two important players due to

Sunderland take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Friday night, in a real crunch match at the top of the Championship.

 

Before the November international break, Sunderland and Sheffield United were in joint-first of the Championship table, with the Black Cats ahead on goal difference.

But back-to-back draws since the restart, and five-straight draws, has seen Regis Le Bris’ side drop down to 4th, with the Blades in 2nd.

 

On Tuesday night, Sunderland drew 0-0 with West Brom at the Stadium of Light, whilst Sheffield United beat Oxford United 3-0 at home.

 

Chris Wilder’s side have now won five of their last six games and are unbeaten in those six as well. But they haven’t played Sunderland since 2023.

 

Sunderland team and injury news vs Sheffield United, Dennis Cirkin update

For Sunderland, there’s no players returning from injury for the game at Sheffield United on Friday, with Dennis Cirkin sidelined.

 

Speaking to the press on Thursday, Le Bris shared a fresh injury update on Cirkin at Sunderland following a broken wrist diagnosis, revealing that the full-back is not going to be risked for the game in South Yorkshire.