Sunderland manager Alex Neil believes his side deserved to win after a last-minute goal from Nathan Broadhead saw them edge Gillingham 1-0.The Black Cats had plenty of chances throughout the game but it was Broadhead’s stoppage-time header that rescued three points.“I don’t think it’s any more than we deserved really.” Neil said.“I thought the performance was ...Full Story »

A last-minute winner from Nathan Broadhead helped Sunderland move back into the League One play-off places after beating Gillingham 1-0.The Black Cats had plenty of chances throughout but Broadhead’s late goal saw the side move into sixth while the Gills drop to 20th, just two points above the relegation zone.The hosts started brightly and applied plenty of pressure, with Patrick Roberts a...Full Story »

Alex Pritchard and Nathan Broadhead are nearing a return to action ahead of Sunderland’s Sky Bet League One fixture against Gillingham.Neither player has featured since the 0-0 draw at Charlton on March 5, a game which saw on-loan forward Broadhead make his only appearance since late December.However, both men have returned to training quicker than expected, even if Saturday’s g...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil had no complaints with his side’s performance as they were held to a goalless draw at Lincoln.The Black Cats remained in the play-off zone with the point but they would have been celebrating all three with better finishing.The visitors missed the target with numerous efforts and when home keeper Jordan Wright was finally tested in added time by Ross Stewart’...Full Story »

Wasteful Sunderland were held to a goalless draw by Lincoln at Sincil Bank.Alex Neil’s side created a string of chances but poor finishing, combined with solid Lincoln defending, saw the match end in a draw.Sunderland had the better of a scrappy first half. The dangerous Patrick Roberts saw an effort deflected over while Jack Clarke fired inches wide.Clarke narrowly missed the target with ...Full Story »

Regan Poole could be involved for Lincoln when they face Sunderland.Manager Michael Appleton said that the defender is 50/50 to face the Black Cats and will be assessed.Conor McGrandles is back available after serving a two-match suspension and his return provides Appleton with another option.Jordan Wright looks set to stay in goal while Josh Griffiths recovers from an ankle problem but Liam Bri...Full Story »

Alex Neil said Sunderland are giving themselves a platform to win promotion after their 2-0 win over bottom club Crewe.The Black Cats were searching for inspiration for 84 minutes at the Stadium of Light, then Dan Neil scored a stunning goal, with fellow substitute Patrick Roberts adding a second four minutes later.It was a frustrating watch for the home fans at times but Neil says that three cl...Full Story »

Luke O’Nien could push for a return to the Sunderland XI against Crewe after a goalscoring appearance from the bench on Tuesday.The midfielder came on against Fleetwood to make his first appearance since November following shoulder surgery, and netted the crucial second in a 3-1 comeback win.Alex Pritchard has an ankle injury but Nathan Broadhead is set to return after being left out as a ...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil was relieved that his attempts to turn a defeat into victory against struggling Fleetwood worked out after the 3-1 win at the Stadium of Light.After hitting half-time a goal down courtesy of Ellis Harrison’s 28th minute opener, Neil went into the dressing room at the break and decided to change things.He introduced Jermain Defoe and Lynden Gooch for the second hal...Full Story »

Three second-half goals lifted Sunderland up to fifth in Sky Bet League One as they came from behind to beat struggling Fleetwood 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.Elliot Embleton levelled things up 10 minutes after half-time before substitute Luke O’Nien hit the second goal with eight minutes to go.And Jack Clarke’s thunderbolt in stoppage-time extended the unbeaten run to four matches to...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil was left to rue missed chances as his side could only draw 0-0 with struggling Charlton.The Wearsiders slipped out of the League One play-off places after they were unable to find a winner in London.Despite the setback, Neil believed his side played better in the first half than they did during last week’s stunning 3-0 win at Wigan.He said: “I think we de...Full Story »

Charlton will assess Conor Washington ahead of the visit of Sunderland.The striker has been out since early February with a muscle injury but could return at the weekend.Goalkeeper Stephen Henderson is out with a calf problem, while Chuks Aneke and Corey Blackett-Taylor have been suffering from knocks.Jayden Stockley could start having returned on the bench for last week’s defeat to Sheffi...Full Story »

Alex Neil hailed his Sunderland players, who ‘rose to the physical challenge’ of travelling to Sky Bet League One high-flyers Wigan and came away with a 3-0 victory.Bailey Wright gave the Black Cats the perfect start when he nodded home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick inside two minutes.And a brace of penalties from Ross Stewart – one in either half – gave the visit...Full Story »

Sunderland got their Sky Bet League One promotion push back on track with a deserved 3-0 victory at second-placed Wigan.The visitors were in front with only a minute on the clock, when Alex Pritchard’s free-kick from the right wing was headed home by an unmarked Bailey Wright.Ross Stewart doubled their lead seven minutes before the break from the penalty spot, after the former Ross County ...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson could have a welcome selection dilemma on his hands for the visit of Sunderland.Stephen Humphrys was dropped to the bench for the midweek trip to Wycombe, despite having scored the opener in the 1-1 draw at Rotherham.However, it was the introduction off the bench of Humphrys and Gwion Edwards at Adams Park which inspired the Latics to come from a goal down to win 3-...Full Story »

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink felt Burton’s match with Sunderland should have been abandoned after a serious medical emergency delayed play for almost an hour at the Stadium of Light.The game was halted in the third minute when officials were made aware of an issue in the stands, with a supporter treated for 40 minutes by the emergency services before being taken to hospital.Burton took the lead...Full Story »

Ross Stewart rescued a point for Sunderland with a last gasp-header to earn a 1-1 draw with Burton in Sky Bet League One.The Scot’s 20th goal of the season, a deft header back across goal deep into five minutes of stoppage time, cancelled out Cameron Borthwick-Jackson’s superb first-time finish.The Black Cats remain winless in six matches but just inside the play-off places, with Ale...Full Story »

Sunderland head coach Alex Neil could make changes to his side when they host Burton in League One on Tuesday night.Corry Evans and Leon Dajaku were brought into the starting line-up in the 2-1 loss to MK Dons at the weekend, while Jermain Defoe could get more minutes from the bench.Aiden McGeady, Luke O’Nien and Nathan Broadhead are still sidelined with injuries for the Black Cats.Sunderl...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil is hoping Danny Batth will increase his defensive options when promotion-chasing MK Dons visit the Stadium of Light in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.Batth missed Neil’s first game in charge, last Saturday’s draw with AFC Wimbledon, after rolling his ankle and Bailey Wright returned from a calf injury to take his place.The 31-year-old has played a part in...Full Story »

Alex Neil insists Sunderland cannot afford to drop more points in the League One promotion race after his first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw at AFC Wimbledon.Alex Pritchard rescued a point for the Black Cats with a second-half free-kick and cancelled out Luke McCormick’s first-half penalty.Neil was only appointed as head coach on Friday but saw Sunderland’s winless run extend t...Full Story »