BREAKING: Sunderland ruled out and has worries about championship fixtures.

West Brom and Sunderland’s team news, with nine out and two doubts for the Championship match: Photo gallery.

Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against West Brom at the Hawthorns, with players unavailable on both sides.

The Black Cats held automatic promotion contenders Leeds to a 0-0 draw at Elland Road on Tuesday, with Mike Dodds’ side keeping four clean sheets in their last five games. West Brom, meanwhile, is hoping to secure a place in the play-offs after narrowly missing out on a top-six finish last season.

Here’s the most recent Sunderland and West Brom injury and team news before of their meeting at The Hawthorns:

1. Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) – OUT.

Cirkin has been sidelined since November with a hamstring injury and underwent surgery on the issue. Sunderland hope the full-back will be able to play again this season, yet the West Brom fixture will come too soon.

2. Jed Wallace (West Brom) – DOUBT

West Brom’s captain missed Wednesday’s win over Rotherham due to an illness. It’s hoped the winger, who has made 38 Championship appearances this season, will be able to return to the squad to face Sunderland.

3. Nazariy Rusyn (Sunderland) – OUT

Rusyn has missed Sunderland’s last five matches with a calf issue and won’t be available for the West Brom fixture.

4. Josh Maja (West Brom) – DOUBT

Former Sunderland striker Maja returned to West Brom’s squad against Rotherham on Wednesday but is being managed back carefully. The striker has been sidelined since December when West Brom were beaten 2-1 at the Stadium of Light and he sustained an ankle ligament injury.