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The Countdown to Sunderland
Wednesday
Referee
James Bell is the man in the middle for the game is what is his first season in the EFL after earning promotion from the National League. So far this season he has issued 79 yellow cards and eight reds in 29 games.
He will be assisted on Saturday by Ravel Cheosiaua and Richard Morris while the fourth official is Paul Howard.
Sunderland Analysis
Strengths
Counter attacks.
Attacking set pieces.
Attacking down the wings.
Creating chances using through balls.
Defending set pieces.
Aerial duels.
Weaknesses
Protecting the lead.
Style of Play
Possession football.
Play with width.
Attempt crosses often.
Control the game in the opposition's half.
Attacking down the right.
Rotate their first eleven.
Opponents play aggressively against them.
They Played For Both
Callum McFadzean, Russell Anderson, Remi Matthews, Micky Horswill, Lee Power, Tom Flanagan, Lee Chapman. Any more?
Current League Form
27/04/21: L Sunderland 0 - 1 Blackpool.
24/04/21: D Sunderland 3 - 3 Accrington.
20/04/21: D Hull 2 - 2 Sunderland.
17/04/21: L Blackpool 1 - 0 Sunderland.
13/04/21: L Wigan 2 - 1 Sunderland.
10/04/21: L Sunderland 1 - 2 Charlton.
Famous fans of Sunderland
Former cricketer Paul Collingwood, former athletes Brendan Foster and Steve Cram, lyricist Tim Rice, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, actor James Bolam.
Thursday
Black Cats manager Lee Johnson gives an injury update ... Sunderland Echo.
Sky Bet have placed Sunderland as clear favourites to win the game at 4/6, an Argyle win has odds of 18/5 and the draw is on offer at 14/5.
Purchase your iFollow match pass for the last time ever at Home Park .... here.
Sunderland have played at Home Park 13 times, winning four games, drawing three and losing six, the last two visits have both finished with a 2-0 win for the visitors.
Sunderland have just released their financial accounts covering the period from August 2019 to July 2020 and shows a turnover of £29.2 million and a loss of £5.8 million (before player transfers)
.... Link.
Ryan Lowe's pre-match press conference ... club You Tube.
Friday
Black Cats manager Lee Johnson looks ahead to the game ... Sunderland Echo.
Match preview ... Sunderland club website.
The play-off permutations for Sunderland this weekend .. Sunderland Echo.
Argyle midfielder Panutche Camara spoke about the game ... club You Tube.
Match preview .... Sunderland Echo.
The cover of the final match programme ...
Saturday
A late change of linesman, Andrew Laver replaces Ravel Cheosiaua.
Match preview ... Roker Report.
Match preview .... club website.
The possible line-up for Sunderland ... Sunderland Echo.
Ryan Lowe spoke about the injuries mounting up for Argyle and Sunderland ... Sunderland Echo.
Official website
Fans forum
Latest news
The Countdown to Sunderland
Wednesday
Referee
James Bell is the man in the middle for the game is what is his first season in the EFL after earning promotion from the National League. So far this season he has issued 79 yellow cards and eight reds in 29 games.
He will be assisted on Saturday by Ravel Cheosiaua and Richard Morris while the fourth official is Paul Howard.
Sunderland Analysis
Strengths
Counter attacks.
Attacking set pieces.
Attacking down the wings.
Creating chances using through balls.
Defending set pieces.
Aerial duels.
Weaknesses
Protecting the lead.
Style of Play
Possession football.
Play with width.
Attempt crosses often.
Control the game in the opposition's half.
Attacking down the right.
Rotate their first eleven.
Opponents play aggressively against them.
They Played For Both
Callum McFadzean, Russell Anderson, Remi Matthews, Micky Horswill, Lee Power, Tom Flanagan, Lee Chapman. Any more?
Current League Form
27/04/21: L Sunderland 0 - 1 Blackpool.
24/04/21: D Sunderland 3 - 3 Accrington.
20/04/21: D Hull 2 - 2 Sunderland.
17/04/21: L Blackpool 1 - 0 Sunderland.
13/04/21: L Wigan 2 - 1 Sunderland.
10/04/21: L Sunderland 1 - 2 Charlton.
Famous fans of Sunderland
Former cricketer Paul Collingwood, former athletes Brendan Foster and Steve Cram, lyricist Tim Rice, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, actor James Bolam.
Thursday
Black Cats manager Lee Johnson gives an injury update ... Sunderland Echo.
Sky Bet have placed Sunderland as clear favourites to win the game at 4/6, an Argyle win has odds of 18/5 and the draw is on offer at 14/5.
Purchase your iFollow match pass for the last time ever at Home Park .... here.
Sunderland have played at Home Park 13 times, winning four games, drawing three and losing six, the last two visits have both finished with a 2-0 win for the visitors.
Sunderland have just released their financial accounts covering the period from August 2019 to July 2020 and shows a turnover of £29.2 million and a loss of £5.8 million (before player transfers)
.... Link.
Ryan Lowe's pre-match press conference ... club You Tube.
Friday
Black Cats manager Lee Johnson looks ahead to the game ... Sunderland Echo.
Match preview ... Sunderland club website.
The play-off permutations for Sunderland this weekend .. Sunderland Echo.
Argyle midfielder Panutche Camara spoke about the game ... club You Tube.
Match preview .... Sunderland Echo.
The cover of the final match programme ...
Saturday
A late change of linesman, Andrew Laver replaces Ravel Cheosiaua.
Match preview ... Roker Report.
Match preview .... club website.
The possible line-up for Sunderland ... Sunderland Echo.
Ryan Lowe spoke about the injuries mounting up for Argyle and Sunderland ... Sunderland Echo.
