Is Sunderland v Leeds United on TV? Sky Sports channel, streaming details plus latest team news & manager updates

Leeds United can inflict a blow on a promotion rival when they visit current Championship leaders Sunderland on Friday night.

Something will have to give at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats look to extend a perfect home record so far this season and Daniel Farke’s men look to continue their own unbeaten record on the road by claiming a positive result in the North East. A sizeable away following will be backing the Whites on Wearside and they will hope their side can give a major boost to their hopes of securing promotion into the Premier League in front of the live television cameras.

Ahead of a crucial clash on Friday night, the YEP looks at the latest team news, manager quotes and television broadcast details for a huge game in the Championship.

What is the latest team news ahead of Sunderland v Leeds?

Leeds’ injury woes were further heightened by the news captain Ethan Ampadu is likely to remain out of action until the new year and fellow midfielder Ilan Gruev will join him in the treatment room for a lengthy period after the Whites confirmed the Bulgaria star has sustained a ‘significant injury’ to his meniscus. Joe Rothwell could make his first Championship start. Former Leeds youngster Ian Poveda will not feature against his old club after suffering what was described as ‘a muscle problem’ during the Black Cats 2-0 home win against Derby County in midweek.

What has Daniel Farke said about Sunderland v Leeds?

"They have done really well so far. You have to win as many points as possible and they have done that. They have really good shape, good players and they are strong on the counter attack. They are a really dangerous side. I am respectful of their work but we also kjnow we are in good shape. We have to be at our best to give ourseves a chance. When you don't have all the key players available it is about unity and sticking together."

What has Regis Le Bris said about Sunderland v Leeds?

"This team is young, it has good behaviour, the players want to learn from positive and negative experiences. The potential is here but we have strong opponents. What we can improve is our behaviour, our way of improving our game, our strengths and our weaknesses. But then the scenario of the league is unpredictable. We can't say that we'll be in this position at the end of the league but if we are involved like we are at the moment, I'm very confident about the way we can play."

Is Sunderland v Leeds United live on television?

Yes! Unsurprisingly, the clash has been selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports as both sides look set to be amongst the favourites to secure promotion into the Premier League this season. You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football from 7:30pm. Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones and tablets.