Sunderland Under-21s are back in league action on Monday as Middlesbrough are the visitors at the Stadium of Light (7pm).
The Premier League 2 game, originally scheduled to be played at Eppleton, will now be played on Wearside as Graeme Murty's team head into the final three fixtures.
Opposition
Middlesbrough currently sit 10th in the PL2 with eight wins, four draws and six defeats from 18.
Boro most recently faced Fulham with Pharrell Willis and George Gitau scoring in a 2-2 draw.
Calum Kavanagh is the side's leading goalscorer with five goals from eight games.
Mark Tinkler became the lead coach in December 2021 following the departure of Graeme Lee.
The former England youth international made over 400 senior career appearances for the likes of Leeds, York and Hartlepool United.
Tinkler was appointed the U18 lead coach in 2016 before progressing through the academy.
The Premier League 2
Graeme Murty's side currently sit eighth in the PL2. Top 16 secures a place in the play-offs. Top 12 secures an invitation to the International Cup in the next campaign.
Victory against Middlesbrough could see the Black Cats leapfrog into sixth.
Tottenham sit top of the pile with one defeat in 16. West Ham, Fulham and Chelsea make up the top four.
Leeds United sit bottom with Derby and Leicester also in the bottom three.
Tickets
Tickets are priced at £3 per adult with all concessions just £1.
You can purchase your tickets here.
Coverage
Live updates can be found on the official X platform- @AcademyofLight