Sunderland and Blackburn played five games last season, with Rovers winning away from home in the Carling Cup, at home after a replay in the FA Cup and losing one and drawing one of the league meetings.The last six victories in all competitions in this fixture have all been by a one-goal margin.
Rovers have only lost one of the last eight Premier League meetings with Sunderland.
Rovers have lost their last five Premier League away games in succession, scoring just once in the process
