Sunderland

SUN

Form: WLWDD
Squad Size 38
City Sunderland
Stadium Stadium of Light
Founded 1879

Sitting 11th with 43 points, Sunderland have achieved safety without threatening glory, trending positively. The data shows a team that knows its level, operating within comfortable constraints. Progress demands discomfort. The squad features R. Roefs (SHOT STOPPER), D. Cirkin (INTERCEPTOR), and D. Ballard (SQUAD PLAYER).

Match Coverage

Sunderland results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date
Match
Score
League
Coverage

St. James' Park stunned. Newcastle had early control, but Sunderland flipped the script with a massive 90th-minute winner to snatch all three points. A brutal twist. #NUFC #SAFC #PremierLeague

Brobbey Breaks Newcastle Hearts in Stunning St. James' Park Comeback Our verdict is simple: a relentless second-half surge saw the visitors flip the script and secure a famous smash-and-grab victory. Early Dominance on Tyneside The atmosphere at St. James' Park was absolutely electric as Newcastle looked to stamp their authority...
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Brighton snatch all three points at the Stadium of Light! Minteh’s strike proves the difference after VAR breaks Sunderland hearts. A massive mid-table victory for the Seagulls. #BHAFC #SAFC #EPL

A Game of Margins: Minteh Sinks Sunderland A razor-thin VAR call and a clinical finish flip the script, gifting Brighton a vital away victory while leaving the hosts empty-handed. The Opening Exchanges The Stadium of Light buzzed with early anticipation, but Brighton immediately looked to control the tempo of the...
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Total dominance counts for nothing if you can't finish. Sunderland weather a Leeds storm to steal three points at Elland Road. Clinical from the spot. #LUFC #SAFC #PremierLeague

The Great Elland Road Heist A masterclass in defensive resilience saw Sunderland snatch a victory that Leeds will feel they deserved three times over. The Siege of Elland Road From the first exchanges, Leeds established a stranglehold on this contest that they simply refused to let go. The home side...
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Bournemouth dominated the ball but Sunderland's grit nearly stole it. Evanilson the hero off the bench to salvage a point at the Vitality. #PL #AFCB #SAFC

Cherries frustrated as Black Cats scavenge a point A frustrating afternoon for Bournemouth who dominated the ball but lacked the killer instinct to put away a resilient Sunderland side. The Opening Act Sunderland arrived at the Vitality Stadium looking to snap a dismal run of form, and they didn't wait...
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Raul Jimenez brace & Iwobi masterclass seal a 3-1 Fulham win at the Stadium of Light! Sunderland's late penalty wasn't enough to stop the Cottagers. #PremierLeague #SAFC #FFC

Jimenez and Iwobi Silence the Stadium of Light Fulham’s clinical edge turned a cagey tactical battle into a decisive away victory that leaves Sunderland searching for answers. The Tactical Stalemate The atmosphere at the Stadium of Light was electric, but the football on the pitch started as a slow burn....
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Liverpool escape the Stadium of Light with all three points thanks to a trademark Virgil van Dijk header. Despite 23 shots from the Reds, it took a set-piece to break Sunderland's resistance. Defensive solidity from Konaté and Geertruida defined a cagey affair. #LFC #SAFC

Van Dijk Header Settles Stadium of Light Tussle Liverpool's aerial superiority eventually broke Sunderland's stubborn resistance in a match defined by wastefulness and defensive grit. Wasteful Dominance in the North East The encounter at the Stadium of Light began with a relentless offensive rhythm that saw Liverpool camp inside the...
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Arsenal stay top! A 3-0 victory at Emirates Stadium saw M. Zubimendi open the scoring before Viktor Gyökeres came off the bench to smash a clinical brace. Total dominance from the Gunners. #AFC #Arsenal #PremierLeague

Clinical Gunners Dismantle Sunderland at the Emirates Arsenal’s ruthlessness in front of goal and superior bench depth secured a vital victory that keeps them firmly at the summit of the Premier League. Zubimendi Breaks the Deadlock The atmosphere at Emirates Stadium was charged with expectation as Arsenal asserted their dominance...
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Sunderland cruise to a 3-0 win at the Stadium of Light! An A. Tuanzebe own goal set the tone before Habib Diarra and Chemsdine Talbi sealed the points. Burnley controlled possession (56%) but failed to record a single shot on target. #SUNBUR #PremierLeague

Clinical Sunderland Dispatch Toothless Burnley Sunderland's ruthless efficiency propelled them into the European conversation while leaving a shot-shy Burnley marooned in the relegation mire. The Breakthrough at the Light The atmosphere at the Stadium of Light was charged with expectation as Sunderland looked to consolidate their top-half ambitions against a...
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West Ham stun Sunderland 3-1 at the London Stadium! A clinical first half featuring Summerville, Bowen, and Fernandes secures a massive three points in the relegation battle. Brobbey's response wasn't enough for the visitors. #WHUSUN #PL

Hammers Strike Early to Shackle Sunderland A ruthless first-half blitz sees West Ham climb toward safety while halting Sunderland's momentum in emphatic fashion. The Early Blitz at London Stadium The atmosphere at London Stadium was electric from the outset as West Ham sought to escape the gravitational pull of the...
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Sunderland showed massive character at the Stadium of Light! After falling behind to a Yéremy Pino strike, goals from Le Féé and Brian Brobbey secured a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. A dominant performance from the Black Cats. #SAFC #CPFC #PremierLeague

Sunderland Surge Past Palace in Stadium of Light Thriller Sunderland's tactical persistence and high energy proved too much for a Crystal Palace side that crumbled under pressure after taking an early lead. The Light Ignites Early The Intensity was palpable from the opening whistle at the Stadium of Light as...
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Igor Thiago is the man of the hour! A clinical brace and a massive Kelleher penalty save see Brentford crush Sunderland 3-0 at the Brentford Community Stadium. The Bees are officially flying in the top five! 🐝⚽️ #BrentfordFC #PremierLeague #Sunderland

Thiago's Clinical Brace Punishes Toothless Sunderland Brentford’s top-four ambitions received a significant boost as a clinical display of finishing and a heroic penalty save dismantled a resilient but frustrated Sunderland side. The Thiago Show at Brentford Community Stadium From the opening whistle, the Intensity was palpable as Brentford sought to...
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Brian Brobbey's 80th-minute equaliser spoils the party for Tottenham! Despite Pedro Porro's masterclass, Spurs couldn't hold on against a resilient Sunderland side. A 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. #PL #THFC #SAFC

Brobbey Stuns Spurs to Share Spoils A tactical stalemate at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sees Spurs drop points from a winning position while Sunderland's resilient streak continues to frustrate the mid-table pack. Spurs Seize Control Early From the first whistle, Tottenham sought to assert their dominance on home turf. The...
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A goalless stalemate at Stadium of Light: Manchester City dominated possession (68%) and chances, but Sunderland's resolute defence—led by Omar Alderete—held firm. Enzo Le Fée's midfield mastery kept the visitors at bay.

City's Firepower Meets an Immovable Object This scoreless draw at Stadium of Light exposed the gap between Manchester City's relentless intensity and Sunderland's stubborn refusal to break—a tactical masterclass in defensive resolve that stunted the title contenders' momentum. Dominance Without the Reward Manchester City arrived at Stadium of Light as...
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Adingra's early strike couldn't hold at the Stadium of Light as Calvert-Lewin levelled for Leeds. A six-pointer slips through Sunderland's fingers in a 1-1 draw that leaves both sides frustrated.

Adingra's Early Promise Undone as Leeds Claw Back at Stadium of Light A missed opportunity for Sunderland to extend their playoff push, as Leeds ' relentless second-half pressure snatched a point that feels like a defeat for the hosts. Sunderland's Early Dominance Evaporates Simon Adingra struck with surgical precision in...
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Brighton and Sunderland cancel each other out at the Amex. A 0-0 draw leaves both sides frustrated, with Verbruggen's heroics keeping the hosts level. Sunderland's top-four push stutters.

Verbruggen's Six-Save Masterclass Denies Sunderland at the Amex Two promotion-chasing sides collide in a tactical chess match where defensive resolve trumps attacking ambition, leaving both camps wondering what might have been. The Wall Stands Firm At the Amex Stadium, Brighton and Sunderland served up a masterclass in defensive Intensity ....
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

Premier League 11th Place
Form
WLWDDWLWWD

Record

P30
W10
D10
L10
Pts40
Win%33%

Goals

Scored30
Conceded35
Diff -5
Avg/G1.0
Conc/G1.2

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets9
Failed to Score11
Pens Scored4
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

2 Win Streak
4 Draw Streak
3 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full Premier League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Arsenal 31 70 61 22 +39 WArsenal 2 - 0 Everton (14-03-2026)WBrighton 0 - 1 Arsenal (04-03-2026)WArsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea (01-03-2026)WTottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal (22-02-2026)DWolves 2 - 2 Arsenal (18-02-2026)
2 Manchester City 30 61 60 28 +32 DWest Ham 1 - 1 Manchester City (14-03-2026)DManchester City 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest (04-03-2026)WLeeds 0 - 1 Manchester City (28-02-2026)WManchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle (21-02-2026)WManchester City 3 - 0 Fulham (11-02-2026)
3 Manchester United 31 55 56 43 +13 DBournemouth 2 - 2 Manchester United (20-03-2026)WManchester United 3 - 1 Aston Villa (15-03-2026)LNewcastle 2 - 1 Manchester United (04-03-2026)WManchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-03-2026)WEverton 0 - 1 Manchester United (23-02-2026)
4 Aston Villa 30 51 40 37 +3 WAston Villa 2 - 0 West Ham (22-03-2026)LManchester United 3 - 1 Aston Villa (15-03-2026)LAston Villa 1 - 4 Chelsea (04-03-2026)LWolves 2 - 0 Aston Villa (27-02-2026)DAston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds (21-02-2026)
5 Liverpool 31 49 50 42 +8 LBrighton 2 - 1 Liverpool (21-03-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Tottenham (15-03-2026)LWolves 2 - 1 Liverpool (03-03-2026)WLiverpool 5 - 2 West Ham (28-02-2026)WNottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool (22-02-2026)
6 Chelsea 31 48 53 38 +15 LEverton 3 - 0 Chelsea (21-03-2026)LChelsea 0 - 1 Newcastle (14-03-2026)WAston Villa 1 - 4 Chelsea (04-03-2026)LArsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea (01-03-2026)DChelsea 1 - 1 Burnley (21-02-2026)
7 Brentford 31 46 46 42 +4 DLeeds 0 - 0 Brentford (21-03-2026)DBrentford 2 - 2 Wolves (16-03-2026)DBournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford (03-03-2026)WBurnley 3 - 4 Brentford (28-02-2026)LBrentford 0 - 2 Brighton (21-02-2026)
8 Everton 31 46 37 35 +2 WEverton 3 - 0 Chelsea (21-03-2026)LArsenal 2 - 0 Everton (14-03-2026)WEverton 2 - 0 Burnley (03-03-2026)WNewcastle 2 - 3 Everton (28-02-2026)LEverton 0 - 1 Manchester United (23-02-2026)
9 Fulham 31 44 43 44 -1 WFulham 3 - 1 Burnley (21-03-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Fulham (15-03-2026)LFulham 0 - 1 West Ham (04-03-2026)WFulham 2 - 1 Tottenham (01-03-2026)WSunderland 1 - 3 Fulham (22-02-2026)
10 Brighton 31 43 41 37 +4 WBrighton 2 - 1 Liverpool (21-03-2026)WSunderland 0 - 1 Brighton (14-03-2026)LBrighton 0 - 1 Arsenal (04-03-2026)WBrighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest (01-03-2026)WBrentford 0 - 2 Brighton (21-02-2026)
11 Sunderland 31 43 32 36 -4 WNewcastle 1 - 2 Sunderland (22-03-2026)LSunderland 0 - 1 Brighton (14-03-2026)WLeeds 0 - 1 Sunderland (03-03-2026)DBournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland (28-02-2026)LSunderland 1 - 3 Fulham (22-02-2026)
12 Newcastle 31 42 44 45 -1 LNewcastle 1 - 2 Sunderland (22-03-2026)WChelsea 0 - 1 Newcastle (14-03-2026)WNewcastle 2 - 1 Manchester United (04-03-2026)LNewcastle 2 - 3 Everton (28-02-2026)LManchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle (21-02-2026)
13 Bournemouth 31 42 46 48 -2 DBournemouth 2 - 2 Manchester United (20-03-2026)DBurnley 0 - 0 Bournemouth (14-03-2026)DBournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford (03-03-2026)DBournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland (28-02-2026)DWest Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth (21-02-2026)
14 Crystal Palace 30 39 33 35 -2 DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Leeds (15-03-2026)WTottenham 1 - 3 Crystal Palace (05-03-2026)LManchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-03-2026)WCrystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves (22-02-2026)LCrystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley (11-02-2026)
15 Leeds 31 33 37 48 -11 DLeeds 0 - 0 Brentford (21-03-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Leeds (15-03-2026)LLeeds 0 - 1 Sunderland (03-03-2026)LLeeds 0 - 1 Manchester City (28-02-2026)DAston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds (21-02-2026)
16 Tottenham 30 30 40 47 -7 LTottenham 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest (22-03-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Tottenham (15-03-2026)LTottenham 1 - 3 Crystal Palace (05-03-2026)LFulham 2 - 1 Tottenham (01-03-2026)LTottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal (22-02-2026)
17 Nottingham Forest 30 29 28 43 -15 WTottenham 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest (22-03-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Fulham (15-03-2026)DManchester City 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest (04-03-2026)LBrighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest (01-03-2026)LNottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool (22-02-2026)
18 West Ham 30 29 36 55 -19 LAston Villa 2 - 0 West Ham (22-03-2026)DWest Ham 1 - 1 Manchester City (14-03-2026)WFulham 0 - 1 West Ham (04-03-2026)LLiverpool 5 - 2 West Ham (28-02-2026)DWest Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth (21-02-2026)
19 Burnley 31 20 33 61 -28 LFulham 3 - 1 Burnley (21-03-2026)DBurnley 0 - 0 Bournemouth (14-03-2026)LEverton 2 - 0 Burnley (03-03-2026)LBurnley 3 - 4 Brentford (28-02-2026)DChelsea 1 - 1 Burnley (21-02-2026)
20 Wolves 31 17 24 54 -30 DBrentford 2 - 2 Wolves (16-03-2026)WWolves 2 - 1 Liverpool (03-03-2026)WWolves 2 - 0 Aston Villa (27-02-2026)LCrystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves (22-02-2026)DWolves 2 - 2 Arsenal (18-02-2026)

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2025/2026 Season 38 players