North End host the Black Cats and after the disappointment of their season coming to a premature close, they will be keen to finish on a good note, as they did last season with a 4-1 win over Middlesbrough.
Ryan Lowe still has a host of players unavailable for the game, but he could still go as strong as possible despite there being little play from a North End point of view.
5. RWB: Brad Potts
Although Brad Potts does put a good shift in down the right side, there is also no one else to play in that role, leaving it wide open for him on Monday. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
6. CM: Ryan Ledson
With Ben Whiteman set to miss out on the Sunderland match, Ryan Ledson is the obvious replacement, as he was at Bramall Lane. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
7. CM: Daniel Johnson
Daniel Johnson will most liekly lead North End out on Monday, in what could be his final game for the club. He currently stands just four games behing Bill Shankly in PNE's all time list. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
8. CM: Josh Onomah
Another man with his contract running out this summer, Josh Onomah has said he'd be happy to stay and might get another chance to see what he can do on Monday. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley