Sunderland vs Middlesbrough LIVE commentary: In-form rivals meet for huge Tees-Wear derby – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Sunderland welcome rivals Middlesbrough to the Stadium of Light for a huge Tees-Wear derby on Saturday afternoon.
The Black Cats head into this game in brilliant form, having won five of their last six games and climbing up the table.
And it is the same for Boro who have also bounced back from a terrible start to the season to win their last three.
Tony Mowbray’s side are up to fourth while Michael Carrick’s men have risen to 17th with both teams aiming to put an end to their opponent's positive run.
This Championship clash will take place on Saturday, October 7.
Kick-off at the Stadium of Light is scheduled for 12:30pm.
talkSPORT 2 will have live and exclusive coverage of the game presented by Faye Carruthers.
Commentary will come from Adam Bridge and former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo.
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Alex Pritchard has been ruled out until after the international break.
The Sunderland midfielder joins Bradley Dack and Pierre Ekwah on the sidelines while Aji Alese and Eliezer Mayenda continue their recovery.
Dennis Cirkin, Jay Matete, Corry Evans and Timothy Pembele also remain out.
As for Middlesbrough, both Darragh Lenihan and Jonny Howson will be assessed ahead of the game after suffering from illness.
Rav van den Berg is also a doubt after missing Boro’s win over Cardiff last time out.
Lewis O’Brien however, is expected to be out for two to three months after suffering a serious injury.
Middlesbrough boss Carrick has praised his opponents ahead of the game.
“They are playing very well, have had a really good start to the
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