Ross Stewart

In an injury-hit 2022/23 season, the Scottish forward scored 10 goals in 13 games. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Middlesbrough 'interested' in Championship forward

Akpom has scored 28 goals in 38 appearances, averaging 0.74 goals per match.

The 13 best forwards in the Championship

Joe Gelhardt has yet to score for Sunderland since joining on loan from Leeds United (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Leeds United loanee in line to star for Sunderland at Rotherham United

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Joe Gelhardt of Leeds United during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay between Leeds United and Cardiff City at Elland Road on January 18, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Gelhardt presented with Sunderland opportunity after Black Cats injury blow

Sunderland's Ross Stewart celebrates scoring the opening goal with his team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Picture date: Sunday January 22, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Sunderland. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

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Sunderland 2 Middlesbrough 0: No apologies from Mowbray

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Cameron Archer of Aston Villa runs ahead of Joao Palhinha of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Boro complete first signing of Michael Carrick era as Villa star makes switch

HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Michael Carrick, Manager of Middlesbrough reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at MKM Stadium on November 01, 2022 in Hull, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Carrick discusses Middlesbrough's transfer plans amid links to Sunderland star

FRUSTRATIONS: Hull City coach Liam Rosenior

Liam Rosenior frustrated at two points dropped but pleased with Hull's display

STAR PERFORMER: Hull City midfielder Ryan Woods

Who were Hull City's top performers in 1-1 draw with Sunderland?

EQUALISER: Ozan Tufan

Character but no fireworks as Hull City pass up good opportunity

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray looks on from the touchline during the Sky Bet Championship between Sunderland and Blackpool at Stadium of Light on October 04, 2022 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Tony Mowbray unsure if key Sunderland man will be fit in time to face Hull City

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Thursday’s Championship news

Middlesbrough's Riley McGree celebrates his winner. Picture: PA

Middlesbrough 1 Sunderland 0: Chris Wilder relieved with derby win

Sunderland's Ross Stewart (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal against Rotherham (Picture: PA)

Rotherham United’s unbeaten start ended in second-half goal blitz at Sunderland

WEMBLEY WIN: For Sunderland in the League One play-off final. Picture: PA Wire.

Sunderland 2 Wycombe Wanderers 0: Black Cats secure Championship return

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Wednesday v Sunderland: ‘I want it louder from our fans at Hillsborough'

ALEX NEIL: The Sunderland boss watched his side beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 on Friday night. Picture: Getty Images.

Alex Neil makes Hillsborough claim as Wednesday aim to overturn deficit

STRUGGLE: Barry Bannan could not have an impact for Sheffield Wednesday

Sunderland 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - player ratings

BATTLE: Lee Gregory fights for the ball in Sheffield Wednesday's 1-0 play-off semi-final first-leg defeat at Sunderland

Darren Moore says Sheffield Wednesday's play-off went just as he expected

EXPERT PREDICTIONS: The final League One table has been calculated following the latest round of games. Picture: Getty Images.

Supercomputer predicts close League One promotion battle for Owls and Millers

Callum Doyle scores for Sunderland against Sheffield Wednesday (RICHARD SELLERS/PA)

Sunderland 5 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Owls run ended in chaos
THE team with the longest unbeaten run in England’s top four divisions saw their impressive sequence ended with their biggest defeat in almost two years.

AWAY DEFEAT: For Richie Wellens and Doncaster Rovers. Picture: PA Wire.

League One results: Rotherham win as Owls concede late and Doncaster are beaten