With a fully-fit squad to choose from – coupled with the availability of Kyle Lafferty – Parkinson has some tough decisions to make.
And Sunderland supporters want to see just the one change made at stadium:mk, and it’s something of a surprising one. Scroll down and click through the pages to see the team fans want to be named:
1. GK: Jon McLaughlin
89% of Sunderland fans want to see McLaughlin start between the sticks after his stunning form of late. Photo: FRANK REID
2. LWB: Denver Hume
On the opposite side, Hume has been backed to retain his place after netting his first senior goal for the club last week - earning 96% of the vote. Photo: FRANK REID
3. CB: Jordan Willis
No surprises here. Willis has flourished in Sunderland's new system, and 63% of fans have backed him to start once again at stadium:mk. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Alim Ozturk
The Turk has made one of the centre-back slots his own in recent weeks, with 54% calling for him to earn another start. Photo: Frank Reid