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James Hunter

Sunderland will not go to Luton to defend insists Tony Mowbray, as his side holds play-off advantage

Tony Mowbray insists Sunderland will not go to Luton to defend as the Black Cats prepare to take a lead into their Championship play-off semi-final second leg. Sunderland came from behind to win 2-1 at the Stadium of Light, giving them a crucial advantage to take to Kenilworth Road on Tuesday.

Elijah Adebayo gave the Hatters the lead early in the game, but Amad levelled before half-time and Trai Hume completed the turnaround just after the hour at the Stadium of Light. "Sitting here, I think we warranted the win," said Mowbray.

"We had enough opportunities, and it was ironic almost that we scored from two set-plays. Amad's goal was an amazing strike, it was similar to the goal they scored in the league match here - a corner they shifted inside to the corner of the box and hit.

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