Sunderland 1-2 MK Dons: Dons win again at the Stadium of Light!
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Sunderland 1-1 MK Dons: Live
Fond memories of Sunderland for Dons striker
Connor Wickham spent four seasons at Sunderland, and remembers his time fondly. Today though, he will pull on a Dons shirt and hopes to leave the Stadium of Light with three points.
“My time at Sunderland was really good to be honest, I really enjoyed it,” he said. “The team I went into had so much experience and quality. It was a great experience for a young player to have going into that dressing room.
“And I think that's what I can offer to the squad here - at 28 I'm still the third oldest in the squad!”
Sunderland fans are ‘fed up’ with League One
We caught up with Sunderland Echo reporter Joe Nicholson to discuss this afternoon’s game, and Sunderland’s turbulent few weeks.
Sunderland fans ‘fed up with League One and just want promotion’
The Citizen spoke to Joe Nicholson, who covers tomorrow’s opponents for the Sunderland Echo
Injury update on David Kasumu
David Kasumu is back in training for MK Dons after missing the last six weeks with a hamstring injury.
The 21-year-old has been out since the Accrington Stanley game in early January and has been limited to just 15 outings this term with various ailments.
Head coach Manning said: “David is back in full training. He's in a good spot and is progressing well. He's progressing nicely, has done really well.”
Manning on the task at hand this afternoon
Liam Manning said his side will not get overawed with the occasion at the Stadium of Light.
Liam ManningThe fans, size of the opposition is great but how we do, how we perform, the quality we show is the biggest thing that excites me at the minute. We'll do our work, our prep but when the game starts, it'll be about how we work as a group.
Hear from the Sunderland boss ahead of the game
Here’s what Black Cats manager Alex Neil said about MK Dons to the media earlier this week
Dons present Sunderland with a difficult challenge, says Neil
“I think there is pressure on every game at Sunderland, and is a must win if you like”
A big afternoon for both sides
Good afternoon and welcome along to our live coverage of MK Dons’ game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light!
Third plays fourth in League One, with Liam Manning’s side looking to extend their good run away from home, while Sunderland will be eager to pick up their first win under new boss Alex Neil.
Dons were victorious last time they were in action at the Stadium of Light, so here’s hoping they can make it a double!