Huddersfield Town faces a crucial match against Sunderland, with the Terriers seeking to regain momentum after a recent loss. The match kicks off on Tuesday, 18th April 2023, at 7:45pm at the Stadium of Light. Neil Warnock's side has been dealing with injuries, and the return of Josh Koroma and Josh Ruffles to the starting line-up could be a significant boost. Tony Mowbray's Sunderland has been in good form, with a recent 2-1 win over Birmingham City. The Black Cats are currently two points off the play-off spots and will be looking to sneak into the top six with a win. The two teams last met in the Sky Bet Championship on Wednesday, 2nd November 2022, with Sunderland winning 2-0 courtesy of second-half goals from Alex Pritchard and Amad Diallo. The referee for the match will be Leigh Doughty, who has refereed 30 games over the last 12 months and issued 140 yellow cards. Huddersfield Town's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of WWWDL, while Sunderland has a record of DDDWW. The head-to-head record between the two teams favors Sunderland, with the Black Cats winning six of the last 10 matches. Neil Warnock has warned his side about Sunderland's possession trap, which has caught out several teams this season. Tony Mowbray has also spoken about the challenge of breaking down Huddersfield Town's defense, which has been difficult for several teams to penetrate. The match will be a crucial one for both teams, with the outcome potentially having a significant impact on their play-off hopes. And with the Terriers looking to bounce back from a recent defeat, they will be pushing hard for a win. But Sunderland's home form has been strong, and they will be looking to make it back-to-back wins at the Stadium of Light. So the stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two teams with play-off ambitions.