Doing battle - Southend United will face Sunderland live on Sky Sports this weekend
SOUTHEND United's crucial clash with Sunderland will be shown live on Sky Sports on Saturday.
The Shrimpers are likely to have to triumph to maintain their League One status.
A club statement confirmed: "We've been informed this evening by the EFL that Saturday's game against Sunderland has been selected for TV coverage on Sky."
Saturday's match kicks off at 5.30pm.
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