Where to watch Sunderland vs. Stoke live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for FA Cup match
Championship clubs Sunderland and Stoke City are set for the FA Cup third round showdown on Saturday.
Sunderland have gathered some momentum in recent times, losing just one of their last five league matches. Regis Le Bris’ side picked up a 1-0 victory against Portsmouth last time out.Â
On the other hand, Stoke City has managed to win just one game in their last five Championship encounters and are 19th in the Championship standings.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sunderland vs. Stoke live stream, TV channelHere’s how to watch this FA Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel:Â â
Live stream:Â ESPN+, ESPN App
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What time does Sunderland vs. Stoke kick off?This FA Cup clash takes place at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
 DateKickoff timeEastern TimeSat, Jan. 1110:00 a.m.Central TimeSat, Jan. 119:00 a.m.Mountain TimeSat, Jan. 118:00 a.m.Pacific TimeSat, Jan. 117:00 a.m.Sunderland vs. Stoke lineups, team newsThe hosts do not have fresh injury concerns going into this match, but they will miss their long-term absentees for this clash. The list includes Alan Brown (broken leg), Tom Watson (knee), Romaine Mundle (hamstring), Niall Huggins (injured), Jensen Seelt (injured), Ian Poveda (muscle), and Daniel Ballard (muscle).
Chris Rigg, who picked up an ankle injury in the 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers in the Championship clash, is recovering well and is likely to be available for this clash. Alongside Rigg, Salis Abdul Samed will be available for this clash as well.
Nigerian striker Ahmed Abdullahi remains doubtful for this match but Jewison Bennette could make the starting lineup.
Sunderland predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Patterson (GK) â Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin â Neil, Bellingham â Roberts, Rigg, Aouchiche â Isidor.
Injured: Brown, Watson, Mundle, Huggins, Seelt, Poveda, Ballard, Abdullahi (doubtful)
Suspended:Â None
Stoke City will be without Ben Pearson (hamstring), Eric Bocat (calf), and Jordan Thompson (leg) due to injuries.
Million Manhoef (ligament) and Sam Gallagher (hamstring) will remain sidelined till the end of Feburary.
Midfielder Lewis Baker is expected to join the starting XI for this match and Leicester loanee Tom Cannon will continue to lead the line for his side.
Stoke City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Johansson (GK) â Tchamadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, Gooch â Baker, Seko â Koumas, Moran, Bae â Cannon.
Injured:Â Pearson, Bocat, Thompson, Manhoef, Gallagher
Suspended: None
Sunderland vs. Stoke predictionSunderland’s form has been impressive lately and they have climbed to No 4 on the Championship table.
In their league clashes this season, the two teams are dead even. While Sunderland won their home clash 2-1, Stoke City bounced back with a strong 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture.
Stoke are likely to punch above their weight in this contest, but Sunderland may just sneak to victory.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-0Â StokeFA Cup fixture schedule this weekAll times ET
Thursday, January 9
Sheffield United vs. Cardiff City (2:00 p.m.)Everton vs. Peterborough United (2:45 p.m.)Fulham vs. Watford (2:45 p.m.)Friday, January 10
Wycombe Wanderers vs. Portsmouth (2:45 p.m.)Aston Villa vs. West Ham United (3:00 p.m.)Saturday, January 11
Birmingham City vs. Lincoln City (7:00 a.m.)Bristol City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (7:00 a.m.)Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn Rovers (7:00 a.m.)Liverpool vs. Accrington Stanley (7:15 a.m.)Leicester City vs. Queens Park Rangers (9:00 a.m.)AFC Bournemouth vs. West Bromwich Albion (10:00 a.m.)Brentford vs. Plymouth Argyle (10:00 a.m.)Chelsea vs. Morecambe (10:00 a.m.)Exeter City vs. Oxford United (10:00 a.m.)Norwich City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (10:00 a.m.)Nottingham Forest vs. Luton Town (10:00 a.m.)Preston North End vs. Charlton Athletic (10:00 a.m.)Reading vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)Sunderland vs. Stoke City (10:00 a.m.)Leeds United vs. Harrogate Town (12:45 p.m.)Manchester City vs. Salford City (12:45 p.m.)Coventry City vs. Sheffield Wednesday (1:00 p.m.)Leyton Orient vs. Derby County (1:00 p.m.)Mansfield Town vs. Wigan Athletic (1:00 p.m.)Sunday, January 12
Hull City vs. Doncaster Rovers (7:00 a.m.)Tamworth vs. Tottenham Hotspur (7:30 a.m.)Arsenal vs. Manchester United (10:00 a.m.)Crystal Palace vs. Stockport County (10:00 a.m.)Ipswich Town vs. Bristol Rovers (10:00 a.m.)Newcastle United vs. Bromley (10:00 a.m.)Southampton vs. Swansea City (11:30 a.m.)Monday, January 13
Millwall vs. Dagenham & Redbridge (2:30 p.m.)
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