Sunderland Under-18s return to league action this Friday with a Premier League fixture against Middlesbrough at Rockcliffe (11am).
Opposition
Middlesbrough currently sit eighth in the league table with six wins, five draws and six defeats from 17 games.
Boro are currently unbeaten in their last two with a 3-1 victory against Newcastle and a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in recent weeks.
Frankie Coulson is the clubs leading goalscorer with six goals in 17.
James Marwood was appointed their Lead Coach in July after the departure of Lee Cattermole.
The 33-year-old made over 100 senior career appearances for Gateshead over two spells. Marwood also had stints at St Mirren and Forest Green Rovers before going into coaching.
Under-18 Premier League
Manchester United sit top of the table with 16 wins from 19.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Derby County make up the rest of the top four.
The Black Cats are joined by Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City in the bottom three.
Fin Lynch's side do have games in hand ahead of the final run in.
Team news
Trey Ogunsuyi has now returned from international duty and will be back in contention.
Coverage
Live updates will follow on the official X platform- @AcademyofLight