Championship 2024-2025: Sunderland-Luton Town, the likely lineups

Sunderland-Luton Town, the probable formations

Wednesday evening Sunderland hosts Luton Town in a very important match, valid for the 32nd day of the Championship. Kickoff at 8:45 p.m. at the 'Stadium of Light'. The Black Cats are fourth in the standings with 59 points and unbeaten for seven matches (four wins). The Hatters, 23rd on 27 points, have not won in nine days. Matt Bloomfield’s boys are fighting to avoid relegation, while the red-and-whites are aiming for promotion.

Sunderland will line up with a 4-2-3-1. In goal will be Patterson, protected by a four-man defense consisting of Hume on the right, Mepham and O'Nien in the center, and Cirkin on the left. In midfield, Neil and Samed will act as midfielders, protecting the defense. In the three-quarter will play Roberts on the right, Rigg in the center, and Le Fée on the left, with Isidor as the only forward.

Luton will respond equally with 4-2-3-1. In goal Kaminski, in defense Walters right fullback and Johnson on the left. Dabo and Clark will form the midfield dam, Morris will be the sole center forward, behind him will act Brown, Aasgaard and Doughty.

Probable lineups

Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Patterson; Hume, Mepham, O'Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Samed; Roberts, Rig, Le Fée; Isidor. Coach: Le Bris.

Luton (4-2-3-1): Kaminski; Walters, McGuinness, Juel Andersen, Johnson; Dabo, Clark; Brown, Aasgaard, Doughty; Morris. Coach: Matt Bloomfield.