Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

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Sunderland face Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light – and we've got all the action covered.

- Sunderland XI: Patterson, Hume, Batth, Ballard, Alese (Wright, 70), Evans (Michut, 12), Neil, Roberts (Ba, 82) , Amad, Clarke (Bennette, 82), Stewart LIVE: Sunderland 2 (Stewart, 51) (Amad, 81) Middlesbrough 0 Sunderland face Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light – and we’ve got all the action covered.

All the latest from the Stadium of Light as Tony Mowbray's Black Cats take on North East rivals Middlesbrough under Michael Carrick.

Stewart gets goalside of Fry and races towards the box, Fry brings him down. [Middlesbrough](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/middlesbrough-fc) in fine form, but such is the nature of the Championship this season, there are only four points separating the two sides heading into today's game. It doesn't count, though - Stewart was well offside [Black Cats](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/sunderland-afc) boss [Tony Mowbray](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/tony-mowbray) will be hoping his side can make up for their disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Swansea City last time out, a game in which they played with 10 men for the majority following [Luke O'Nien's](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/luke-onien) dismissal. Neat build-up from Sunderland down the right, Amad collects the ball inside the box and cuts it back for Roberts who doesn't make a clean contact with his shot but even so Steffen spills it and Stewart is there to rifle the loose ball into the roof of the net. He misses out today through suspension, with [Danny Batth](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/danny-batth) or [Bailey Wright](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/bailey-wright) expected to start.

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Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray must unleash Danny Batth from the start against Middlesbrough.

He was a substitute against the Swans as it was his first [game](https://www.sofascore.com/player/danny-batth/90121) back since the 17th December and Mowbray must unleash him from the start today to replace the suspended O’Nien. This indicates, along with their average performance levels, that the 32-year-old veteran would come in as a big upgrade on the versatile defender by starting against Middlesbrough this afternoon, which is why Mowbray must bring him in. [54%](https://www.sofascore.com/player/luke-onien/365812) of his duels in the air and made [3.1](https://www.sofascore.com/player/luke-onien/365812) clearances per match. [outstanding](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball/status/1523789811680616448)” by journalist Josh Bunting, has been a dominant force on the pitch for Sunderland this season as he has won a whopping [70%](https://www.sofascore.com/player/danny-batth/90121) of his aerial battles in the Championship, whilst making [4.1](https://www.sofascore.com/player/danny-batth/90121) clearances per game for the side. [Sofascore rating of 6.77](https://www.sofascore.com/player/luke-onien/365812) across his [25](https://www.sofascore.com/player/luke-onien/365812) appearances in the Championship, which places him [16th](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/sunderland/41) in the squad. [6.86](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/sunderland/41) in the division and has been the club’s [seventh](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/sunderland/41)-best performer this season. [expected transfer value (xTV) is £526k](https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/players/danny-batth), came off the bench against Swansea and recorded a [Sofascore rating of 6.9](https://www.sofascore.com/swansea-city-sunderland/Qzb) as he assisted Daniel Neil’s goal, won 100% of his ground duels, and made three clearances, two blocks, one tackle, and one interception – as per [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/swansea-city-sunderland/Qzb). [Sunderland](https://www.footballfancast.com/sunderland-afc-news) return to action in the [Championship](https://www.footballfancast.com/championship) this afternoon as they take on rivals [Middlesbrough](https://www.footballfancast.com/middlesbrough-news) at the Stadium of Light. The former Wycombe man has not been in the greatest of form throughout the season so far as he has averaged a [Swansea](https://www.footballfancast.com/swansea-city-news) on their own turf.

Sunderland will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Swansea City, as we face Tony Mowbray's former club Middlesbrough at the Stadium of ...

The Scotland international has notched five times in his last six matches across all competitions. Talisman Ross Stewart will be looking to add to his impressive run of goals. Sunderland will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Swansea City, as we face Tony Mowbray’s former club Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.

Sunderland were rewarded for a dominant performance with three points and a clean sheet over local 'rivals' Middlesbrough. Here's how Andy rated the Lads!

Took his goal really well, never gave the ball away despite always wanting to make something happen and Boro couldn’t get near him. Came on in place of Evans, in what should have been a difficult game to be introduced into so early but played so well that we rarely missed Evans’ experience. His movement today was top notch, will probably be disappointed he only got one goal with a couple of good chances spurned.

Diallo, on loan from Manchester United, was at the heart of everything Sunderland did well as they beat Middlesbrough 2-0, with the visitors having Dael Fry ...

Refreshingly, Carrick adheres to similar footballing principles and, with time-wasting and gamesmanship so rife at present, it was pleasing to see two sides attempting to keep the ball in play whenever possible. “The ball sticks to his foot, he sees every pass, and his belief and personality are growing. As Fry trudged off, Steffen saved Stewart’s ensuing penalty but the striker made no mistake from the rebound and was soon celebrating his 11th goal in 14 games. Presumably anxious to atone for that miss, the loanee proceeded to make himself central to the creation or execution of almost every subsequent home chance. Carrick once coached the Ivorian at Old Trafford and the visiting manager must have feared the worst when an uncharacteristically slapdash early pass from his goalkeeper, Zack Steffen, flew straight to Diallo. “He’s got the talent to play for Manchester United’s first XI,” said Sunderland’s manager.

Report as Sunderland end their seven-match winless run against Middlesbrough thanks to goals from Ross Stewart and Amad.

Patterson made a superb save to deny Forss after Boro worked it well from left to right, the home keeper tipping a low strike around the post. He tortured Boro with his movement and only a fantastic last ditch tackle by Fry prevented him from firing Sunderland ahead at the quarter-of-an-hour mark. Both he and Roberts, a player Boro know well, troubled the visitors throughout. Michael Carrick often talks about the importance of control, but his side never managed to wrestle it from Sunderland, who were faster, sharper and played with more intensity and invention. The goal and the red card actually sparked Boro into life a bit, for they were sluggish for much of the opening period but had their moments after falling behind. Stewart, it should be said, was clever with his timing of the tumble.

Ross Stewart and Amad Diallo are on target as Sunderland overcome 10-man Middlesbrough in the Wear-Tees derby.

Tommy Smith (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Amad Diallo (Sunderland) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. - Away10 - Shots - 2Jones - 30Hackney - 6Batth - 5Ballard - 32Hume - 1Patterson We just have to keep trying to produce a team that can compete in this division and, as we build it over the next year or two, the aspirations of the team will get higher."

Sunderland face Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light – and we've got all the action covered.

Stewart makes another threatening run with the ball before firing a shot over the bar from the edge of the box. LIVE: Sunderland 2 (Stewart, 51) (Amad, 81) Middlesbrough 0 Sunderland recorded a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light.

Stewart's initial spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Zach Steffen, yet the striker was able to convert the rebound.

Stewart makes another threatening run with the ball before firing a shot over the bar from the edge of the box. LIVE: Sunderland 2 (Stewart, 51) (Amad, 81) Middlesbrough 0 Sunderland recorded a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light.

Second half goals from Ross Stewart and Amad earned the Lads three points against north east neighbours Boro.

Stewart’s spot kick was initially saved by Steffen, but the ball fell nicely to poke home at the second attempt. Sunderland got off to a flying start after the break when Stewart notched his 11th goal of the season albeit with a slice of luck. Stewart was provided with another opportunity on the stroke of half-time but Steffen was equal to his effort to keep the scores level at the interval.

Sunderland face Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light – and we've got all the action covered.

Stewart makes another threatening run with the ball before firing a shot over the bar from the edge of the box. LIVE: Sunderland 2 (Stewart, 51) (Amad, 81) Middlesbrough 0 Sunderland recorded a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light.