Sunderland will be welcoming rivals Middlesbrough to the Stadium of Light for the 150th meeting of the Tees-Wear derby on Sunday afternoon.
The Black Cats lost to Swansea City last time out in the league but will be fired up for revenge after losing the reverse fixture 1-0 earlier this season.
Boro, on the other hand, have found fantastic form under Michael Carrick and currently sit fourth after climbing from the relegation zone.
READ MORE: Sunderland left short in defence ahead of Middlesbrough game, admits Tony Mowbray
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.
What time is kick-off?
Sunderland will host Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, January 21 at 12pm.
Is it on TV?
Yes, the match will be broadcast on TV in the UK. The game has been selected for viewing on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning half-an-hour before kick-off at 11:30am.
How else can I follow the game?
Black Cats fans can also follow the game by checking out Chronicle Live's live blog from the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
What is the latest team news?
Luke O'Nien will be missing from Tony Mowbray's squad as he begins to serve his three-match suspension after he picked up a straight red card against Swansea City.
Both Aji Alese and Dennis Cirkin are still sat waiting to return from the sidelines after suffering from ankle and hip problems respectively and are unlikely to make the derby but could return to training next week.
For Middlesbrough, they'll be missing centre-back Darragh Lenihan who is still out with a foot injury. Anfernee Dijksteel is also out until next month while Matt Clarke deals with a back issue.
What are the latest betting odds?
Bookmakers Sky Bet give Sunderland a price of 15/8 for a win, while rivals Boro are favourites to win with a price of 7/5 while the draw is chalked up at 12/5.
Match facts
- Sunderland have not beaten Boro in their last six meetings between the two sides going back to 2016, losing five of those matches.
- The only point they've taken in the last six games against Boro was in a 3-3 draw thanks to a 95th-minute Callum McManaman goal.
- Boro come into the tie as the third-most in-form side in the Championship, having only lost one if their last six league matches while the Black Cats come into the match with the eighth-best form.
READ NEXT:
Sunderland cannot afford to wait on Everton decision and are pressing ahead with other options
Tony Mowbray sets out Sunderland's stance on Bailey Wright transfer talk
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hopeful a transfer breakthrough is close as he seeks new recruits
Ex-Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy on his 'tough old gig' trying to save Blackpool from relegation
Sunderland can take advantage of this season's Championship level playing field, says Tony Mowbray
