Sunderland were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Thursday night, but face a quick turnaround as they play Scunthorpe United on Sunday.

Jack Ross is currently nursing a number of players back to health, including Dylan McGeouch, Adam Matthews and Charlie Wyke. None are likely to make the line up against the Iron, but at least one of his injured players could do after emerging unscathed from the cup defeat.

It's been 55 years since these two clubs met in the league, with just one FA Cup clash 30 years ago the only other meeting in living memory. On both occasions Sunderland won by a solitary goal and a similar result would delight the Black Cats as they plot a route back to the Championship.

Who will make it back to the side? Which players who completed 90 minutes against Wednesday will be asked to do the same 72 hours later?

FLW looks at a possible line up, taking early team news into account.

McLaughlin seems to be the number one at the Stadium of light at the moment.

He's been in the sticks for the opening fixtures and will keep his place.

The former Manchester United man has started the season in decent form and isn't carrying any knocks.

He didn't have a great season last time out, but in League One he should thrive.

He made his debut against Sheffield Wednesday and should be in contention to start this weekend.

He's on loan from Wigan and knows what it takes to succeed at this level.

He missed out against his old side, rested rather than injured, but he'll be back this weekend.

His experience is vital and he's going to play as many league games as possible this season.

Baldwin is fit and raring to go and like Loovens, if he's fit he plays.

The two of them form a fearsome pairing and they'll be key to the Black Cats progression.

He might be touted for a move back to the Championship, but his attitude has been exemplary and he is also fit and fresh for this clash.

It might be best if he doesn't leave, he's a great professional and will offer some bite and cohesion in the middle of the park.

Gooch was rested against the Owls, but that will purely have been to allow him to recover for this game.

The American has looked good preseason and will be a key asset going forward.

Made his debut against Luton and played against Sheffield Wednesday, but Power is surely in line to start this weekend.

He's a big capture for Sunderland, he played lots of games at this level last season and knows what is required to get promotion.

Another likely to get 90 minutes despite playing against Wednesday.

Jack Ross has an 18-man squad with injuries currently and that means the stronger professionals will be asked to put in a lot of football until the injuries clear.

Honeyman is more than capable of that.

The Watford man sat out the cup win, but he will surely be back this weekend to lead the line.

He's yet to grab a goal in a Sunderland shirt, but with his talent it is surely only a matter of time.

The Scot started in midweek, but he's another likely to be in the first team against the Iron.

He's hoping to recapture the form he showed at Oxford, putting his nightmare at Bury firmly in the past.