Sunderland AFC welcome Notts County to the Stadium of Light in the Checkatrade Trophy Last time out Sunderland drew at Walsall and Notts County drew with Carlisle. Jack Ross’ side, who topped the table in the group stages of the competition, play their second round tie on Tuesday 4th December, at 7.45pm. Supporters are reminded that ticket prices are discounted if purchased prior to the day of the game, with tickets bought up until 4.30pm on Monday 3rd December just £3 for adults and £1 for over 65s and under 16s. Season card holders will also be awarded a black cat point if they buy their ticket before the deadline. Team: My two pence: Jack Ross is sure to rest a lot of the first team players, so I expect to see a completely different line-up to the side that faced Walsall. It’s a good opportunity for the fringe players and some of the U23s to impress. Duncan Watmore is expected to make an appearance after a long time out recovering from his knee injury. Donald Love will be out for the next 2 months following ankle surgery. My guess is a 2-0 home win. Ha’way the Lads
I wouldn't mind having a look at the baby faced keeper for this one, Patterson is it? Dunno where Stryjek is, he was on loan at Eastleigh but I thought it was a short term thing. Playing fringe players is definitely the way forward but it would also be fantastic to win a competition and this is the best chance we've had since 2014.
Don't we have to play at least four of the squad who featured at Walsall. Other than that give the younguns a run out but ensure we have enough to win as keeping this run going is important I'll settle for any type of win as long as we avoid a penalty shootout.
Just looking at the ticket availability online - looks like a canny crowd can be expected - limited availability in most blocks of the east stand
He’s still at eastleigh mate got extended and he’s still doing great, was even dribbling up field to start of attacks in his last game haha.
Watmore will play some part tomorrow night: https://www.sunderlandecho.com/spor...e-trophy-clash-against-notts-county-1-9474180
Good news for Duncan also pleased to see young Mumba getting a start. I'd play Sinclair from the start and see if he can get a goal or two to boost his confidence as he's not scored the goals his efforts deserve.
Just been on the County website and their new Manager Neil Ardley is intending putting out a full strength team for his first start as manager. Should be a decent test for whoever plays for us tomorrow.
I've never been more upset, with a player's injury, than with Watmore's second .... not even Gary Rowell. I hope he comes back strong and is lucky from now on, he'll thrive in a Jack Ross side. He has the right attitude and the other players will love him, Haway Duncan son!
No. The Rules for EFL Clubs 4 qualifying outfield Players from 10 A Club can play any eligible goalkeeper in the Competition A qualifying outfield Player will be one who meets any of the following requirements: - Any Player who started the previous or following first team fixture. - Any Player who is in the top 10 Players at the Club who have made the most starting appearances in League and Domestic Cup Competitions that season. - Any Player with 40 or more First Team appearances in their career. - Any Player on loan from a Premier League or Category One Academy Club. NB. No Player can appear for 2 different teams in the Competition.
Aren’t all of our players technically on loan from a category one academy club as we are a category one academy club? Loophole?
This is now a knockout competition with a North & South section. I hope we avoid Walsall - if we get through
