Lee Johnson has named his starting XI to face Portsmouth on Wearside.
Danny Batth will make his debut in place of Bailey Wright, while latest recruit Patrick Roberts will have to wait for his first appearance.
Captain Corry Evans also comes back into the side and replaces Alex Pritchard, who was replaced at half time during last week's draw at Accrington.
Sunderland: Hoffmann, Gooch, Flanagan, Batth, Doyle, Cirkin, Neil, Evans, Embleton, Dajaku, Stewart.
Subs: Patterson, O'Brien, Winchester, Xhemajli, Diamond, T.Hume, Kimpioka.