Stat Attack: Sunderland Under-23s vs. Notts County, Wednesday 9 November 2016

Notts County and Sunderland have met 86 times over the years, the first fixture a 2-1 league win for the Magpies on 15 December 1890.

In terms of head to head, Notts boast 30 wins and 31 defeats, with 25 draws.

The last fixture was on 8 January 2011, an FA Cup tie which saw the Magpies win 2-1 at the Stadium of Light.

Founded 17 October 1879 as 'Sunderland and District Teachers A.F.C.' by schoolmaster James Allan, Sunderland joined the Football League for the 1890–91 season.

They replaced Stoke, who had failed to be re-elected, becoming the first new club to join the league since its inauguration in 1888.

Sunderland won the league championship in the 1891–92 season, one season after joining the Football League, with 42 points - five clear of nearest rivals Preston North End

The Black Cats then defended the title the following season, aided by centre forward Johnny Campbell, who broke the 30-goal mark for the second time in consecutive seasons.

Two seasons later Sunderland won the title again, before adding several more in 1902, 1913 and 1936.

The Wearsiders also have two FA Cups to their name - one in 1937, and one in 1973.

Team News

EFL Trophy rules state that Notts County must play six players who figured in their last game, or six who have made the most appearances this term.

John Sheridan is likely to rotate his squad and stick with first-team defenders as he did in previous EFL Trophy games.

Jon Stead is a long-term absentee, while Curtis Thompson is still recovering from an ankle injury.

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