Sunderland AFC Under-18s return to league action on Tuesday with Blackburn Rovers the visitors at the Academy of Light.
Opposition
Blackburn Rovers are currently 10th in the Premier League with seven wins, three draws and 12 defeats from 22.
Rovers head into the tie on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Tayo Alexander-Tucker grabbing a late consolation.
Ryan Kidd was named the U18 lead coach in September 2021 after assisting Mike Sheron since 2019.
The former defender made over 300 appearances for Preston North End before heading into coaching with stints at Darlington, Barnsley, Rochdale and Bury.
Zack Stritch is the talisman for his side, leading the goalscoring charters with five goals in 12 games.
U18 Premier League
Victory for the Black Cats could see Fin Lynch's side leapfrog Stoke in the bottom three.
Manchester United lead the way with just two defeats in the current campaign.
Manchester City, Wolves and Derby make up the top four.
Coverage
Live updates can be found on the official X page- @AcademyofLight