Sunderland's Championship clash with West Brom next month has been selected for TV Coverage by Sky Sports.
The game that was initially scheduled to take place at 3pm on Saturday, 22 April will now kick-off at midday on Sunday, 23 April. Sky Sports cameras will be at the game meaning that those unable to be in the away end at The Hawthorns with either a Sky Sports subscription or NOW TV pass will be able to watch the Black Cats in action live.
Tony Mowbray's side currently sit two points behind the Baggies in the table having played a game more. Although they are only 11th, the north east club find themselves just seven points adrift of the play-off places with eight matches left to play.
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Championship football and thoughts of the play-offs have paused for the ongoing international break. But Sunderland know they will need to hit the ground running upon its resumption as they face a Friday night visit to Turf Moor to take on run-away league leaders Burnley - Vincent Kompany's side are 13 points clear of Sheffield United in second and have only lost twice all season.
The injury to Ross Stewart has undeniably rocked their chances of promotion as fans now hope that Joe Gelhardt can finally put together a run of form at the end of the season as the young Leeds United loanee looks to lead the line for Sunderland.
The game against West Brom could yet have significant ramifications on their promotion push and Sky Sports certainly seem to agree.
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