Nigel Pearson will make just one change to the starting XI that faced Hull City on the opening day of the season with former Forest Green wing-back Kane Wilson pushing for a start on the right. Centre-backs Nathan Baker and Tomas Kalas both remain sidelined for the visit of Sunderland. Alex Neil could make two changes to the side that faced Coventry on opening day with Luke O'Nien and new signing Ellis Simms both in line for their first starts of the season. Creative force Patrick Roberts is sidelined for the trip to Ashton Gate while summer signing Leon Dajaku is struggling with a calf injury and is a doubt.