Amad Diallo handed his first start as Sunderland take on Blackpool, but Dennis Cirkin misses out

'Amad masterclass incoming' Sunderland supporters react to Diallo's first start for Black Cats

Sunderland v Blackpool

Sunderland vs Blackpool LIVE: Early team news from the Stadium of Light

Former Rangers boss Graeme Murty takes up role with Sunderland

Blackpool loan spell gave Sunderland's Elliot Embleton an 'added edge'

Tony Mowbray's words of encouragement for Trai Hume as he fights for a place in the Sunderland side

Is Sunderland vs Blackpool on TV? Live stream details, highlights, kick-off info and more

Sunderland U21s come unstuck as Nottingham Forest pick up first win of campaign

‘I don’t like Sunderland much’ - Freddie Woodman on Stadium of Light boos during Preston draw

Nottingham Forest U21s vs Sunderland U21s LIVE: Build-up, team news and all the action

EFL: Six games in Championship

Tony Mowbray on the 'frightening' gamesmanship that shortchanged Sunderland fans against Preston

Eight gone already: Sacking silly season in the Championship

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray sets out a likely timescale for Daniel Ballard's return

Tony Mowbray reveals positive update on Sunderland duo Dennis Cirkin and Edouard Michut

Luke O'Nien on how Sunderland have coped with the step up to the Championship

Preston boss Ryan Lowe's verdict on 'fantastic' Sunderland after Wearside draw

Sunderland's Preston draw was predictable with the Black Cats lacking a cutting edge

Tony Mowbray explains why Sunderland are finding it harder to score at home than away

Another goalless draw for Preston at Sunderland

Sunderland 0-0 Preston

Sunderland's Tony Mowbray refuses to get 'hung up' on lack of strikers after Preston stalemate

‘The Championship Wycombe’ - Sunderland supporters left bored to tears by ‘horrendous’ Preston North End

Aji Alese impresses again, and Jack Clarke offers a threat: Sunderland 0-0 Preston player ratings

Strikerless Black Cats held by goalless draw specialists: Sunderland 0-0 Preston report

Tony Mowbray has named his Sunderland side to face Preston at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland vs Preston North End LIVE: Early team news from the Stadium of Light

Sunderland v Preston North End

EFL: Action from Saturday's fixtures

Tony Mowbray gives his verdict on Sunderland's start, and guards against getting carried away

Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes mocks Sunderland, Mason Mount trolled with fake rating, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain cannot believe Diogo Jota is stronger than him – how Premier League stars are reacting to FIFA 23

Strikerless Sunderland prepare to take on the Championship's tightest defence

Sunderland's average Stadium of Light attendance bigger than European giants this season

Sunderland starlet Edouard Michut backed to shine on Wearside despite tough start

Tony Mowbray makes Ross Stewart admission Sunderland supporters will love

Shortening Sunderland's World Cup break was the right thing to do, says Tony Mowbray

EFL LIVE!

Sunderland's Ellis Simms not ready to return as Tony Mowbray gives injury update

Sunderland linked with former Rangers boss Graeme Murty for academy role

Sunderland star Ross Stewart backed to have 'big future' with Scotland amid Nations League success

Sunderland international round-up as duo miss out on more international minutes

Sunderland's Aji Alese must believe he can be a first team regular, insists Tony Mowbray

Sunderland's Patrick Roberts on how positivity helped him through a tough start to the season

Tony Mowbray's 'encouraging' injury update ahead of Preston North End clash

Tony Mowbray's plans to nurture Sunderland's young talent while managing expectations

Tony Mowbray's Sunderland plans for Jewison Bennette after 'massive impact'

Sunderland's Championship challenge assessed as pre-World Cup run-in looms

Sunderland Championship rivals sack manager despite positive start to the season

PSG loanee Edouard Michut can replicate Yann M'Vila's Sunderland rise

Kristjaan Speakman sheds light on Costa Rica scouting trip that unearthed Jewison Bennette

Sunderland's Michael Spellman enjoys best possible Whitby Town debut after loan switch

Sunderland's game against Birmingham City gets new date after Sky Sports decision

John Hewitson's Sunderland pride as search for Under-21s boss continues

Kristjaan Speakman responds to Sunderland transfer question amid Stewart and Simms setbacks

St Helens 24-12 Leeds: Saints win a record-breaking fourth consecutive Super League Grand Final 

Beth Mead said she's still 'on cloud nine' after flying start to WSL season

Ross Stewart rated Sunderland's star man as supporters deliver their verdict

Sunderland captain Corry Evans hails brother Jonny as he closes in on 100 Northern Ireland caps

Bailey Wright importance highlighted in 'bitterly disappointing' Middlesbrough U21s defeat

Edouard Michut sent off on Sunderland debut as U21s edged out by Middlesbrough U21s

Middlesbrough U21s vs Sunderland U21s LIVE: Early team news, action and reaction from Heritage Park

Jewison Bennette bags brace as Sunderland supporters deliver 'world class' verdict

Kristjaan Speakman explains Sunderland's Tony Mowbray appointment as he details contingency plan

Paul Scholes was close to TEARS when Man United were pipped to the 2011-12 title by Man City

Kristjaan Speakman opens up on the process behind Sunderland's summer recruitment strategy

Mini-budget LIVE: Kwasi Kwarteng to deliver tax cuts and energy bills support

Predict Sunderland's World Cup run-in as Black Cats aim to stay in Championship promotion hunt

Sunderland have made some 'smart' transfer business as new boys add 'freshness'

Football fan arrests increase in England - but Newcastle and Sunderland buck trend

'Utterly sensational' Sunderland loanee Jack Diamond out to prove with prove doubters wrong

Tony Mowbray issues consistency challenge to Patrick Roberts after positive Sunderland start

Former referee disagrees with Sunderland's players over controversial decision

Jack Diamond's Lincoln City form a reminder for Sunderland after bright start

Sunderland handed Euro 2028 boost ahead of final UEFA submission

Jack Clarke on goal the season and enjoying his football again with Sunderland

Tears flow as mourners pay their respects to Sunderland man who died weeks after marrying love of his life

Full list of Sunderland's internationals and when they're in action

Ref Watch: Did Collins deserve red for tackle on Grealish?

Rate Sunderland's Championship campaign after bright return to the second tier

Sunderland shrug off nightmare scenario as their return to the Championship goes like a dream

Sunderland's teenage debutant eclipsed as youngest top flight player by Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri

Sunderland hoping for a double injury boost when they resume their season against Preston

Sunderland's Aji Alese admits he has technology to thank for his first senior goal

Sunderland's 'soldiers' stand up to be counted in battling draw at Watford

Watford boss Rob Edwards left 'frustrated' as Sunderland twice come from behind to claim a point

Goal hero Jewison Bennette's Sunderland switch is an 'amazing story', says Tony Mowbray

Sunderland fight back to earn draw at Watford

Sunderland fans hail 'breath of fresh air' performance after late 2-2 draw against Watford

Tony Mowbray's verdict after Sunderland's draw at Watford caps a productive week on the road

Sunderland strike late to hold Watford

Bennette, Clarke and Roberts star as Sunderland earn a 2-2 draw at Watford

Jewison Bennette late show stuns Watford and saves point for Sunderland

Watford 2-2 Sunderland report as Jewison Bennette strikes late to earn Sunderland a point

Ellis Simms loses fitness battle as Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray makes one change at Watford

Watford 2-2 Sunderland: Highlights and reaction as Bennette's late strike earns Black Cats a point

Sunderland's Tony Mowbray on playing 'football-savvy' Alex Pritchard as a false nine

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray explains defender Bailey Wright's absence at Reading

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray makes Blackburn transfer admission amid Niall Huggins injury update

Ellis Simms scan inconclusive but Tony Mowbray 'hopeful' Sunderland forward could still face Watford