Match Preview: Sunderland v Oxford United - all you need to know ahead of kick-off!

Sunderland

Sunderland will be looking to make it three wins in a row when they host Oxford United at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

The Black Cats have enjoyed a good start to the season under new manager Tony Mowbray, winning four of their opening seven games.

They will be confident of extending that run against an Oxford side who have only won once in their last five games.

Oxford United have had a mixed start to the season, winning three, drawing one, and losing three of their opening seven games.

They will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Exeter City last weekend.

The U's have a good record against Sunderland, winning four of their last six meetings.

Sunderland will be without the suspended Lynden Gooch and the injured Elliot Embleton.

Oxford United will be without the injured Cameron Brannagan and Sam Baldock.

Patterson; Alese, Batth, O'Nien, Cirkin; Evans, Neil, Pritchard; Roberts, Stewart, Diallo

Eastwood; Anderson, Moore, Long; Jones, McGuane, Bate, Brannagan; Williams, Taylor, Wildsmith

The key battle in this match will be between Sunderland's attack and Oxford United's defense.

Sunderland have scored 10 goals in their last four games, while Oxford United have conceded seven goals in their last five games.

If Sunderland can continue their goalscoring form, they will be confident of beating Oxford United.

Sunderland are the favorites to win this match, but Oxford United will be no pushovers.

The Black Cats have been in good form this season, and they will be confident of extending their winning run.

However, Oxford United have a good record against Sunderland, and they will be looking to cause an upset.

This is a match that could go either way, but Sunderland will be the slight favorites.

The Black Cats have been in good form this season, and they will be confident of beating Oxford United at the Stadium of Light.