PNE head to the North East for the game at the Stadium of Light looking for their first win in three games and looking to add to their three league goals so far.
Manager Ryan Lowe has a full squad to choose from, aside from Mikey O’Neill, but does have the international duty of five of his players to contend with. Daniel Johnson for example only arrived in the country again on Thursday afternoon.
Here’s how we think North End will line up in the North East.
9. CM: Ben Whiteman
Ben Whiteman has started in every single PNE game this season and that will likely continue this weekend at Sunderland. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
10. ST: Troy Parrott
Troy Parrott started both games for his country over the international break and though he could not find a goal, his overall game this season has been decent. Against a former suitor in Sunderland it could be the perfect time to open his account in the league. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
11. ST: Emil Riis
North End's top scorer last season and a man who, when in form, knows where the net is. PNE are likely to persevere with Emil Riis in order for the Dane to find his form again. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley