Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop has had his loan at Stoke ended without playing a game following an injury to Black Cats number two Darren Ward.

Fulop only signed on loan for the Potters on Friday and the Hungarian was expected to make his debut for the Championship leaders in Tuesday night's clash at Preston.

However, the 24-year-old will now return to the Stadium of Light as back-up to Craig Gordon after second-choice stopper Ward picked up a knock.

Stoke director of football John Rudge admitted his disappointment upon hearing the news, but revealed a replacement may be signed in time to play at Deepdale if needed.

"We are obviously disappointed that Marton has been recalled but there is nothing we can do about that," he told City's official website