August 27th features a match where Sunderland plays host to Norwich City in a clash of these two closely matched Championship teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which is great football weather. Sunderland sits at 5th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Stoke City. Ross Stewart struck first for Sunderland in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Stoke City was frustrated by Sunderland’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Sunderland ended the match with the shutout victory. Sunderland is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches, while 8th placed Norwich City is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Millwall. Josh Sargent struck first for Norwich City in the 50th minute on a feed from Danel Sinani, then Josh Sargent added another in the 75th minute on a feed from Kieran Dowell In the end, Millwall couldn’t muster any offence and Norwich City ran away with the shutout win. Norwich City is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Norwich City’s top weapon lately has been Josh Sargent, who has 3 goals in the last five matches. Both Ellis Simms and Ross Stewart have been the hottest scorers for Sunderland in the last 5 each having scored 3 goals.