Lincoln boss Michael Appleton says he is relishing facing Sunderland in the Sky Bet League One play-offs.The Imps rounded off the regular season with a goalless draw against AFC Wimbledon, while the Black Cats were held 1-1 at home by Northampton.It meant the sides stayed fourth and fifth in the table, with Lincoln at home in the first leg on Wednesday, May 19 (6pm), with the second leg at the S...Full Story »

Sunderland will face Lincoln in the Sky Bet League One play-offs after finishing the regular season with a 1-1 draw against relegated Northampton.The Black Cats, who finished fourth, came from behind to cancel out Sam Hoskins’ 84th minute free-kick for the Cobblers by levelling three minutes later through midfielder Carl Winchester.Now Sunderland know the Imps will travel to the Stadium of...Full Story »

Lincoln will face Sunderland in the Sky Bet League One play-off semi-finals after being held to a goalless draw by AFC Wimbledon on the final day of the regular season.The result meant the Imps finished the campaign in fifth, one place below Sunderland, who drew 1-1 at home to relegated Northampton.Lincoln had the best chances in a largely uneventful first half.Morgan Rogers sent Brennan Johnson...Full Story »

Charlie Wyke and Aiden McGeady could return from injury for Sunderland’s final regular game of the Sky Bet League One season against Northampton.The duo missed last weekend’s victory at Plymouth and may be given game time at the Stadium of Light ahead of the forthcoming play-off semi-finals.Defenders Conor McLaughlin and Tom Flanagan could also return to the squad, with Flanagan rate...Full Story »

Sunderland secured their League One play-off place with a 3-1 win at Plymouth.Lynden Gooch – a thorn in Plymouth’s side throughout – set up both of Sunderland’s late goals against an Argyle side reduced to 10 men in the 64th minute.Gooch won an 84th-minute penalty, converted by Chris Maguire, following a foul by Ryan Law.Then the American’s stoppage-time shot was sa...Full Story »

Plymouth midfielder Conor Grant could be in contention for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One game with Sunderland.Grant, who has not featured in Argyle’s last four fixtures, has returned to training following a groin problem.Sam Woods (hamstring) and Adam Lewis (ankle) are out, while fellow defender Will Aimson is doubtful having missed last weekend’s loss at Oxford with an ankle i...Full Story »

Lee Johnson is convinced Sunderland’s players can recover from a seven-match slump and power the Wearside club to promotion in the Sky Bet League One play-offs.Blackpool’s 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light courtesy of Sullay Kaikai’s 56th minute thunderbolt has put both clubs on course to finish in the top six.But there is still work to be done. Sunderland, who have fallen ou...Full Story »

Sunderland still have work to do to seal a place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs after promotion rivals Blackpool secured a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light.Sullay Kaikai’s stunning volley in the 56th minute was enough to secure the fifth-placed Seasiders three points that enhance their own top-six credentials.But the defeat for out-of-sorts Sunderland means that Lee Johnson’s sid...Full Story »

Oliver Younger could make his second Sky Bet League One appearance of the season as Sunderland face potential play-off rivals Blackpool.The 21-year-old defender was not involved in Monday’s under-23s victory over Reading ahead of possibly featuring for the first team on Tuesday.Jake Vokins played 45 minutes in the 2-1 win as he nears a return to full fitness.Fellow defenders Jordan Willis,...Full Story »

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson wants his players to pick themselves up to make sure a play-off place is secured in Sky Bet League One after another frustrating day on Wearside.The Black Cats lost their nerve and balance having looked like they would cruise to victory after Charlie Wyke had scored an early double in the 3-3 draw with Accrington at the Stadium of Light.Wyke followed up a sixth-...Full Story »

Aiden McGeady is rated a 50-50 chance to be fit for Sunderland’s Sky Bet League One game against Accrington.McGeady missed the midweek draw at Hull with a swollen foot but an x-ray revealed no significant damage.Defender Tom Flanagan has had orthotics fitted as he bids to recover from a foot problem, while Conor McLaughlin is also training following a hernia.Jake Vokins has been cleared to...Full Story »

Hull are within touching distance of automatic promotion after a 2-2 draw with third-placed Sunderland.An immediate return to the Championship can be secured with victory over Lincoln on Saturday after Josh Magennis’ goals twice dragged City back to parity.Sunderland took the lead on 10 minutes after Jordan Jones – moments after having struck the crossbar with a header – expert...Full Story »

George Honeyman should return for Hull against his former club Sunderland.The midfielder missed Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Fleetwood after picking up a knock in training.Captain Richie Smallwood and defender Reece Burke could also be available after spells on the sidelines.Thomas Mayer is out for the season with a broken metatarsal.Conor McLaughlin is missing for Sunderland after und...Full Story »