Sunderland face a tricky test at the Stadium Of Light as they host Fleetwood Town this evening.

The Black Cats have enjoyed an excellent run of late which stretches back to the early December defeat against Gillingham.

In that time Phil Parkinson's side have lost just one fixture making them one of League One's most in-form sides at the moment.

Sunderland are currently on a run of four consecutive league wins - the latest of which was Saturday's 3-0 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Stadium Of Light.

However the week ahead will provide a much sterner test as they prepare to take on Joey Barton's side.

But who will Phil Parkinson select at the Stadium Of Light? Let's take a look.

It's hard to see the Sunderland boss doing anything but naming and unchanged starting XI for the clash with Fleetwood Town.

Four wins on the bounce and one defeat in 14 games shows just how effective Phil Parkinson's system has been in League One this term,

That means that Jon McLaughlin is expected to start in goal, while Jordan Willis Alim Ozturk and Tom Flanagan should keep their spot in defence.

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Joel Lynch could return to the matchday squad but he may have to settle for a place on the bench after such an impressive defensive record in recent weeks.

Luke O'Nien and Denver Hume should flank Max Power and George Dobson in midfield, while Lynden Gooch and Chris Maguire will support Charlie Wyke in attack.