Ross Stewart faces a nervous wait after being stretchered off during Sunderland’s FA Cup clash against Fulham. Unsurprisingly, the Scotsman is top goalscorer at the Stadium of light in 2022-23, with 11 goals across all competitions.
His heroics were pivotal towards preventing a fifth season in League One last year, scoring 26 goals. A hamstring injury earlier this season ruled Stewart out for 15 league games - and the Black Cats’ form nosedived.
Since his return after the World Cup break, Sunderland have cut the gap from the play-off places to just one point. Supporters will now be sweating on the 26-year-old’s fitness after he was forced off at Craven Cottagers.
