Match ends, Sunderland 3, Preston North End 1.

Second Half ends, Sunderland 3, Preston North End 1.

Substitution, Sunderland. Simon Johnson replaces Stephen Elliott.

Substitution, Preston North End. Simon Lynch replaces David Healy.

Substitution, Preston North End. Andy Smith replaces Eric Skora.

David Healy (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card.

Substitution, Sunderland. Liam Lawrence replaces Carl Robinson.

Steven Caldwell (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.

Goal! Sunderland 3, Preston North End 1. Stephen Elliott (Sunderland).

Substitution, Preston North End. Callum Davidson replaces Chris Lucketti.

Second Half begins Sunderland 2, Preston North End 1.

First Half ends, Sunderland 2, Preston North End 1.

Goal! Sunderland 2, Preston North End 1. Darren Carter (Sunderland).

Goal! Sunderland 1, Preston North End 1. Graham Alexander (Preston North End) converts the penalty with a.

Julio Arca (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.

Goal! Sunderland 1, Preston North End 0. Stephen Elliott (Sunderland).

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.