safc.com has compiled an all you need to know guide ahead of Sunderland under-18s’ Premier League clash at home to West Bromwich Albion tomorrow.
Here's your all you need to know guide...
Date: Friday 2 December 2016
Time: 11am
Location: Academy of Light
Competition: U18 Premier League
Sunderland: LLLLW
The Black Cats clinched their first win of the campaign last term as Lee Connelly’s first-half goal handed Elliott Dickman’s side a huge morale boost.
The result sees Sunderland remain bottom of the league, however having cut the gap on Wolverhampton Wanderers to just four points.
Dickman’s youthful side now welcome the other West Midland’s club West Bromwich Albion to the AoL with high hopes of recording a seismic back-to-back victories.
West Bromwich Albion: LLDWL
The Baggies have experienced a mix bag of form lately as they have lost three of their last five league fixtures.
Back-to-back defeats against Stoke City and Middlesbrough ended when West Brom earned a point at Everton.
That was then followed by an impressive three points at Newcastle United before league-leaders Manchester City defeated the Baggies last time out.
The Last five...
Sept 17 2016 – West Bromwich Albion U18 2-0 Sunderland U18
Apr 16 2016 – West Bromwich Albion U18 1-4 Sunderland U18
Jan 9 2016 – Sunderland U18 5-2 West Bromwich Albion U18
Oct 3 2015 – West Bromwich Albion U18 0-3 Sunderland U18
Apr 5 2014 – West Bromwich Albion U18 1-2 Sunderland U18
Focus: Michael Woud
The New Zealand stopper made a host of crucial saves in last weekend’s win and he will once again need to play a huge role. While the victory came as a morale boost for the rest of the team, the clean sheet achieved, the first of the season, will only add to the confidence gained from the three points.
