Accrington Stanley hope to re-sign Sunderland defender Michael Liddle on-loan.

The mid-table Reds were yesterday investigating whether they could extend the loan of defender Michael Liddle, who returned to Sunderland after picking up three-match ban for a recent red card at Southend. His suspension has now finished.

"I think there's a slim chance but obviously we've got to look at the finances as well," manager Paul Cook said.