Sunderland are unbeaten in their last 13 matches against Oxford United in all competitions (W6 D7) since a 3-2 defeat at Roker Park in April 1994.

The last time Oxford visited Sunderland in a second tier league match was in September 1998, losing 7-0 with three different Black Cats player scoring a brace in the game (Bridges, Dichio, Rae).

Sunderland are unbeaten in their five home league games this season (W4 D1), last going longer at the Stadium of Light without losing in the same Championship season in 2006-07 when they won promotion to the Premier League.

Oxford United are winless in their five Championship away games this season (D2 L3), last going longer without victory on the road at the beginning of a league campaign in 2019-20 in League One (first 16 games).

17-year-old Chris Rigg has opened the scoring in two of Sunderland’s last three home league games with each of his four total goals for the Black Cats coming at the Stadium of Light.

Sky Bet Championship: Pre-match stat pack

Sky Bet Championship: Pre-match stat pack