Coventry – Sunderland

Coventry host Sunderland at the Coventry Building Society Arena, with both sides desperate for points as the season stalls. The Sky Blues sit 17th with six points from seven games – two wins and five defeats – and a goal deficit of eight, while the Black Cats occupy the bottom spot, having gathered four points from one win, one draw and five losses, also with a –8 goal difference. The clash offers Sunderland a chance to climb out of last place and Coventry an opportunity to edge away from the relegation zone. Their head‑to‑head this campaign has yet to produce a result, so the encounter could prove pivotal for both clubs’ survival hopes.