West Bromwich Albion make the long trip north up to the Stadium of Light for a clash with Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship on Tuesday night (ko 8pm).
The Baggies were held to a 2-2 draw by Norwich City at The Hawthorns on Saturday, but Carlos Corberán's men did win their most recent away match at Hull City earlier in November.
Sunderland also picked up a point at the weekend, drawing 1-1 down in London against Millwall in a game which saw the Lions snatch an injury-time equaliser at The Den.
The Black Cats have had the upper hand in this fixture over the last few years, winning three on the bounce. Albion's last triumph over Tuesday's hosts was a 2-1 success in December 2022.
Follow the action LIVE
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's showdown with Sunderland on Tuesday.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
Gez Mulholland and former Baggie Andy Johnson will provide live commentary, with coverage starting at 7.50pm.
Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Monday afternoon onwards.
Supporters are kindly asked to direct any questions or complaints about WBA TV or WBA Radio to wbatvsupport@streamamg.com.
The club are unable to answer queries about WBA TV or WBA Radio sent to fans@wbafc.co.uk or myalbion@wbafc.co.uk.
Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day and night.
The hosts
Sunderland have made a terrific start to the 2024/25 campaign and sit joint-top of the Sky Bet Championship table ahead of Albion's visit to the north east on Tuesday.
They've collected 32 points from their opening 16 games, the same amount as fellow high-flyers Leeds United and Sheffield United.
Saturday's 1-1 scoreline at Millwall was the fourth match in-a-row where the Black Cats have drawn and they'll be keen to get back to winning ways as quickly as possible in an attempt to keep pace with the clubs at the top.
Albion's next opponents have only suffered two league defeats so far this term, a joint-low in the Championship alongside Carlos Corberán's Baggies, Leeds United, Sheffield United and Burnley.
In front of their own supporters they've picked up five victories and two draws in seven encounters and are one of just four teams yet to be defeated on their own turf.
48-year-old Frenchman Régis Le Bris has been a success at the Stadium of Light. The former Lorient boss was appointed Head Coach in the middle of the summer and has turned Sunderland into one of the best-performing sides in the second tier.
Le Bris, who represented Rennes and Laval as a defender in his playing days, has a record of nine wins, five draws and just three defeats from his 17 games in charge.
One from the history books
The Baggies collected three Premier League points up at the Stadium of Light in fine fashion in November 2012.
Efforts from Zoltan Gera and Shane Long had the visitors two goals clear at the break.
Craig Gardner pulled one back for the Black Cats, but a Romelu Lukaku penalty restored the advantage which they'd held at the interval.
Stephane Sessegnon made it 3-2 in the final stages, but Marc-Antoine Fortune added a fourth for the Albion in added time to seal the victory.
Supporters can watch the highlights below.
The last five at Sunderland
Sunderland 2-1 Albion
December 2023, Sky Bet Championship
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Sunderland 1-2 Albion
December 2022, Sky Bet Championship
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Sunderland 1-1 Albion
October 2016, Premier League
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Sunderland 0-0 Albion
April 2016, Premier League
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Sunderland 0-0 Albion
February 2015, Premier League
The stats
Albion have only lost one of their last five games at the Stadium of Light (W1, D3), a 2-1 reverse in December 2023.
Three of the last four matches between the Black Cats and the Baggies have ended in 2-1 scorelines.
The Black Cats have won their last three league games against the Baggies, having won just one of their previous 16 games against Albion (D5 L10).
When looking at Albion and Sunderland's results combined, 11 of the last 12 fixtures have all been drawn. The Baggies have drawn seven of their last eight and the Black Cats have drawn four consecutive fixtures.
Albion have the best away record in the division ahead of the midweek fixtures, earning 15 points and four victories from their eight clashes on their travels so far this season.
The ticket details
Tickets are on general sale for Albion’s Sky Bet Championship showdown with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
The Baggies have been given an allocation of 2,092.
Seats are priced £29 Adults & Wheelchair/Ambulant, £26 Over-65s, £22 Under-22s and £12 Under-16s. Please note, anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Blocks P28, P30 & P32 are seated. Blocks P34, P36 & P38 are safe standing.
Supporters can purchase their ticket online, in person from the East Stand Ticket Office, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
Baggies Travel
Coach travel is available for £33, departing Kidderminster at 1.30pm, Stourbridge & Lye at 1.45pm and The Hawthorns at 2.30pm.
Fans can secure their place on the coach online, in person from the East Stand Ticket Office, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
The Albion colours
Carlos Corberán's team will wear their yellow and blue away kit up on Wearside on Tuesday night.
The last time Albion sported such colours was at Portsmouth back in the middle of September.
For the fans
Sunderland have shared the below information for Albion fans heading up to the Stadium of Light.
Click here to access Sunderland's 2024/25 away matchday guide.
Cashless Stadium
We are a cashless stadium at the Stadium of Light now and only take card payments in the kiosks.
Beacon of Light Fanzone
Albion fans are welcome to join us in the Beacon of Light Fanzone before the game.
This area will be open from 5.30pm.
Click here for Sunderland's Fanzone information.
Pub for Coaches just outside the area – Grindon Club
If any Albion supporter coaches want to find a club not far from the ground where they can park up for drinks and food pre-match, they would be welcomed at the Grindon Club, Gregory Road, Grindon, SR4 9RX. The club can accommodate eight travelling coaches and will put on food for fans. If this is of interest please let us know.
City Centre Parking
St Mary’s car park in the city centre is a five-minute walk to the Stadium of Light. Postcode is SR1 3AH.
Disabled Bay Parking – Green Car Park
Sunderland have six bays reserved in their green car park for any Albion fans that need an accessible bay outside the stadium. Supporters are asked to contact ticket.office@safc.com to book.
Black Cats Bar Entrance – Lift Access
There are a lot of stairs on entering the stadium to the away end. Fans who may need assistance are asked to report to the Black Cat Bar entrance. Supporters can use the lift to level 3 to enter the stadium.
