Sunderland welcome league one`s Northampton to the Stadium of Light for the third round of the League Cup.
Northampton managed to dump out Premiership Bolton in the second round so Roy Keane`s men won`t be in for an easy ride.
Sunderland are without Kenwyne Jones and Teemu Tainio
George McCartney is cup tied after having played for West Ham in the second round.
Chops is in fine form at the minute and who would bet against him scoring.
Northampton are without Chris Doig through injury and Karl Hawley who is cup tied.
He is big and strong so Ferdinard and Nuggsy will have to be on their toes for the Northampton Striker.
In our last 5 meetings with Northampton on Wearside we have Won 3, Lost 1 and Drew 1.
3-1 Win, I think we will be too strong for Northampton but who knows can they cause us an upset.
Villa V Sunderland
15:00 Tuesday 27th September 2008