The Black Cats host Bristol City at The Stadium of Light, as they have the chance to put some real pressure on the top 2 and build in their victory last time out.
Sunderland finally ended their 6 match winless run (5D 1L), thanks to a Tommy Watson brace, as they beat Stoke City 2-1 on Saturday.
The 18-year-old scored his first and second professional goal, as he put in a MoTM performance against The Potters.
Bristol City have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches, as they sit comfortably mid table.
A win for the visitors could see them rise up to 9th, and 3 points off the play-off places, depending on other results.
A win for Sunderland could see them rise to the top of the table, but this depends on Burnley, Sheffield United and Leeds all dropping points, but a victory could mount some good pressure on them sides.
Sunderland have only won 1 of their last 6 matches against Bristol City (1W 3D 2L).
The Black Cats will also be hoping to keep up their unbeaten home record this season.
Team News
Chris Mepham returns following his 1-match ban that he sustained after being sent off against Sheffield United.
Luke O’Nien may be a doubt after being hit with an illness.
Prediction
Sunderland 2-0 Bristol City
Scorers – Wilson Isidor and Jobe Bellingham