Sunderland got back to winning ways after a 1 – 0 victory over AFC Wimbledon at the SOL on Saturday. A second half deflected strike from Carl Winchester was enough to split the sides in a feisty and entertaining encounter.
After the defeat on Tuesday at Burton Sunderland were quickly back in action as they welcomed AFC Wimbledon to Wearside. In his pre-match press conference, Lee Johnson confirmed Ollie Younger had a minor injury so wouldn’t feature in the match day squad along with Corry Evans, who is out for a fortnight after picking up a hamstring injury at MK Dons.
The gaffer refused to be drawn on transfer rumours regarding Vito Mannone, though Leeds defender Niall Huggins signed a four year deal with the lads a few hours after the press conference. Johnson however did offer an update on Denver Hume stating the contract offer from the club remains on the table but it won’t be improved whilst confirming there is some interest in wantaway flop Will Grigg.