Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Oxford United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Régis Le Bris’s Sunderland return to the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon hoping to make it three wins from three. Oxford United will pose a stern test, having drawn their last five games. You can follow minute-by-minute updates in our live blog below, starting with the team news.

Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Oxford United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

After two impressive home wins we return to the Stadium of Light three points clear at the top of the table - here’s all you need to know ahead of today’s clash with Oxford United.

After a 2-1 win away to Luton on Wednesday night, Sunderland extended their lead at the top of the table to three points. Their closest rivals Burnley dropped points away at Hull only coming away with a 1-1 draw.

Régis Le Bris has also brought Patrick Roberts back into the starting XI, with Alan Browne dropping to the bench. Sunderland have confirmed that Patterson is absent due to injury. Sunderland XI: Moore; Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Jobe, Rigg; Roberts, Mundle, Isidor

Sensational goals from Jobe and Wilson Isidor saw Sunderland coast to a straight forward victory over Oxford, sending us five points clear. Here’s how Andy rated the Lads!