Sunderland boss Simon Grayson is hoping for a selection boost as he attempts to end an 11-game wait for a Sky Bet Championship victory against Bristol City.
Grayson will run the rule over defenders Marc Wilson (groin) and Ty Browning (hamstring) as well as midfielder Jonny Williams (also hamstring) before naming his team.
Midfielder Paddy McNair is closing in on a return from the knee ligament damage which has sidelined him since November last year having made a series of appearances for the club's Under-23s, although he will not be rushed back.
The Black Cats last won a league game at Norwich on August 13 and have taken only five of the 33 points they have contested since to sit just one place off the foot of the table.
Simon Grayson hopes for Sunderland selection boost
