EFL Championship action continues as struggling Plymouth Argyle take on high-flying Sunderland at the Home Park Stadium in Plymouth, England on Saturday.
The hosts are yet to find their feet under new manager Wayne Rooney, the former England and Manchester United star. Plymouth Argyle are currently 22nd in the 24-team league with two draws and as many losses in their four matches so far.
Meanwhile Sunderland are currently at the top of the league with four wins in as many matches.
MORE: How to watch EFL Championship in US: Live streams, TV channels, start times, latest fixture schedule
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Plymouth Argyle vs. Sunderland live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Championship match in the US:
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Unfortunately, this match is not available for broadcast or streaming.
What time does Plymouth Argyle vs. Sunderland kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at the Home Park Stadium in Plymouth, England, and kicks off on Saturday, September 14 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 7:00 a.m. |
Plymouth Argyle vs. Sunderland lineups, team news
Hosts Plymouth Argyle will be without striker Freddie Issaka who picked up a straight red card against Queens Park Ranger.
In goal, Conor Hazard will now be expected to be Plymouth's lead shot-stopper after Michael Cooper transferred away to Sheffield United.
Plymouth Argyle predicted XI (4-5-1, right to left): Hazard (GK) — Edwards, Gibson, Pleguezuelo, Mumba — Randell, Szucs, Whittaker, Gyabi, Cissoko — Hardie
Sunderland will travel to Plymouth without Ajibola Alese who is nursing an ankle injury. Jenson Seelt will also be missing in action.
The Black Cats' may decide to stick to the same starting lineup that beat Portsmouth in their last EFL Championship outing.
Burnley predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Patterson (GK) — Hume, O'Nien, Ballard, Cirkin — Browne, Rigg — Roberts, Bellingham, Mundle — Mayenda
Plymouth Argyle vs. Sunderland prediction
Despite their form, Plymouth Argyle does have decent firepower and may find the back of the net this Saturday against Sunderland.
But the hosts' defensive troubles could be taken advantage of by league-leaders Sunderland, who are likely to come out of this fixture with a win.
Prediction: Plymouth Argyle 1-3 Sunderland
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, September 13
- Hull City vs. Sheffield Utd (03:00 p.m.)
Saturday, September 14
- Leeds vs. Burnley (7:30 a.m.)
- Millwall vs. Luton (7:30 a.m)
- Oxford United vs. Stoke City (7:30 a.m)
- Blackburn vs. Bristol City (10:00 a.m.)
- Derby vs. Cardiff (10:00 a.m.)
- Middlesbrough vs. Preston (10:00 a.m.)
- Plymouth vs. Sunderland (10:00 a.m.)
- Sheffield Wed vs. QPR (10:00 a.m.)
- Swansea vs. Norwich (10:00 a.m.)
- Watford vs. Coventry (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, September 15
- Portsmouth vs. West Brom (10:00 a.m.)
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