Wright was forced from the field in the 84th minute after hurting his ankle.

The defender joined Sunderland on loan from Bristol City last month.

Black Cats manager Phil Parkinson admits the injury is a concern.

"It doesn’t look good, that’s all I can say,” he said after the match.

"Obviously it’s a bit early [to make an assessment] but it looks like quite a bad injury, which is a blow."

Wright has been in impressive form for Sunderland since arriving in the north-east and started the past four games in a row.

The 27-year-old is off-contract at City at the end of this season.