Sunderland – Coventry

Sunderland host Coventry in what promises to be a decisive clash at the Stadium of Light, with the Black Cats sitting 14th on 4 points after a solitary win, a draw and two defeats, scoring three and conceding five. Coventry arrive at the bottom of the table, languishing in 20th place with a winless record – four losses, no goals scored and ten conceded. Sunderland will be keen to build on their lone victory and climb out of the relegation zone, while Coventry must find a breakthrough to avoid a bleak run of defeats. The contrast in form suggests Sunderland enter the match as clear favorites, yet both sides will be desperate for the three points that could reshape their campaigns.