Sunderland

SUN

Form: WLWDD
Squad Size 31
City Sunderland
Stadium Stadium of Light
Founded 1879

Sunderland hold 11th in Premier League, trending positively. With 33 points, they exist in football's quiet middle ground - too good for relegation, too limited for European dreams. The numbers confirm: this is who they are. The squad features R. Roefs (Shot Stopper), D. Cirkin (Interceptor), and O. Alderete (Shield).

Match Analysis

Sunderland match results, scores and analysis from recent fixtures

Date
Match
Score
League
Analysis

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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Own goal drama at Stadium of Light! Woltemade's 46th-minute mistake hands Sunderland a 1-0 derby victory over Newcastle. The Black Cats climb to 7th as the Magpies stumble in 12th. Upset factor at 6.0—underdog strikes gold. #PL

Own Goal Heartbreak: Sunderland Stuns Newcastle in Tyne-Wear Thriller A moment of madness from N. Woltemade at the Stadium of Light turned a tight, contested derby into a Sunderland celebration—and a Newcastle reckoning. The Turning Point: 46th-Minute Disaster Just as the second half kicked off, Newcastle 's Woltemade deflected a...
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Manchester City cruise past Sunderland 3-0 with Cherki orchestrating the show. Dias and Gvardiol add defensive muscle to the scoreline. Sunderland's O'Nien sent off late. City stay second.

Cherki's Masterclass Seals City's Dominance Over Toothless Sunderland City's demolition of Sunderland cements their title credentials while exposing the gulf between second and seventh in the Premier League pecking order. Clinical Execution in a One-Sided Battle From the opening whistle, Manchester City suffocated Sunderland with suffocating intensity . The visitors...
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Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland | Rated 38/100. Van Dijk's brilliance couldn't prevent an 81st-minute own goal from robbing the hosts of three points. A frustrating night of dominance without reward.

Van Dijk's Masterclass Undone by Mukiele's Catastrophe Liverpool controlled the narrative but surrendered the prize to a defensive lapse that epitomized their season-long struggle to convert superiority into points. Dominance as Punishment Liverpool arrived at Anfield with a mission—climb out of eighth place. Instead, they learned a brutal lesson: Intensity...
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Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth | 100/100 | Underdog strikes gold as Cook's red card seals Cherries' fate. Five-goal thriller, three lead changes, one unforgettable comeback. Must-watch Premier League.

Brobbey's Bench Brilliance Stuns Bournemouth in Five-Goal Shootout A chaotic Premier League classic where substitutes rewrote the script and discipline cost the visitors everything. When Early Dominance Crumbles Bournemouth arrived at the Stadium of Light with a blueprint: strike early, suffocate Sunderland 's ambitions. A. Adli obliged in the 7th...
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Fulham 1-0 Sunderland | Rating: 37/100. Chukwueze's 84th-minute assist salvages a dreary afternoon of 28 shots and suffocating pressure. One moment of magic in a desert of mediocrity.

Chukwueze's 84th-Minute Reprieve: When One Assist Redeems an Entire Siege A one-sided assault that lacked any semblance of entertainment until the final whistle, when substitute brilliance finally converted dominance into points. The Assault That Took 84 Minutes to Land Fulham arrived at Craven Cottage with a mission: bury a struggling...
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Arsenal 2-2 Sunderland | Brobbey's dramatic 90th-minute equalizer snatches a point from the Premier League leaders. A six-pointer turns into a thriller. Rated 100/100.

Brobbey's Stoppage-Time Ambush Robs Arsenal at the Death Four goals, four lead changes, and a substitute's 90th-minute intervention that rewrites the Stakes of the title race. When Sunderland Refused to Fade Arsenal arrived at the Stadium of Light as the Premier League's untouchable force—eight wins in eleven games, a seven-point...
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Sunderland 1-1 Everton | Rating: 43/100. Xhaka's second-half leveller cancels Ndiaye's opener in a frustratingly disjointed affair. High volume, low drama.

Xhaka Rescues Sunderland's Unbeaten Run, But the Damage Feels Deeper Two teams fired 25 shots but delivered only hollow entertainment—a draw that leaves both sides feeling like they lost. When Possession Masks Mediocrity Sunderland dominated the ball with 61% possession, yet Everton 's counterattack struck first. Granit Xhaka and company...
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Season Statistics

Complete league record with goals, form, and performance streaks

Premier League 11th Place
Form
WLWDDWLWWD

Record

P23
W8
D9
L6
Pts33
Win%35%

Goals

Scored24
Conceded26
Diff -2
Avg/G1.0
Conc/G1.1

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets7
Failed to Score8
Pens Scored2
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

2 Win Streak
4 Draw Streak
1 Loss Streak

League Standings

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

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Arsenal 24 53 46 17 +29 WLeeds 0 - 4 Arsenal (31-01-2026)LArsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United (25-01-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal (17-01-2026)DArsenal 0 - 0 Liverpool (08-01-2026)WBournemouth 2 - 3 Arsenal (03-01-2026)
2 Manchester City 24 47 49 23 +26 DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-02-2026)WManchester City 2 - 0 Wolves (24-01-2026)LManchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City (17-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Brighton (07-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Chelsea (04-01-2026)
3 Aston Villa 24 46 35 26 +9 LAston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford (01-02-2026)WNewcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa (25-01-2026)LAston Villa 0 - 1 Everton (18-01-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Aston Villa (07-01-2026)WAston Villa 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest (03-01-2026)
4 Manchester United 24 41 44 36 +8 WManchester United 3 - 2 Fulham (01-02-2026)WArsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United (25-01-2026)WManchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City (17-01-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Manchester United (07-01-2026)DLeeds 1 - 1 Manchester United (04-01-2026)
5 Chelsea 24 40 42 27 +15 WChelsea 3 - 2 West Ham (31-01-2026)WCrystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea (25-01-2026)WChelsea 2 - 0 Brentford (17-01-2026)LFulham 2 - 1 Chelsea (07-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Chelsea (04-01-2026)
6 Liverpool 24 39 39 33 +6 WLiverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle (31-01-2026)LBournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool (24-01-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Burnley (17-01-2026)DArsenal 0 - 0 Liverpool (08-01-2026)DFulham 2 - 2 Liverpool (04-01-2026)
7 Brentford 24 36 36 32 +4 WAston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford (01-02-2026)LBrentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest (25-01-2026)LChelsea 2 - 0 Brentford (17-01-2026)WBrentford 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-01-2026)WEverton 2 - 4 Brentford (04-01-2026)
8 Fulham 24 34 34 35 -1 LManchester United 3 - 2 Fulham (01-02-2026)WFulham 2 - 1 Brighton (24-01-2026)LLeeds 1 - 0 Fulham (17-01-2026)WFulham 2 - 1 Chelsea (07-01-2026)DFulham 2 - 2 Liverpool (04-01-2026)
9 Everton 24 34 26 27 -1 DBrighton 1 - 1 Everton (31-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Leeds (26-01-2026)WAston Villa 0 - 1 Everton (18-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Wolves (07-01-2026)LEverton 2 - 4 Brentford (04-01-2026)
10 Newcastle 24 33 33 33 0 LLiverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle (31-01-2026)LNewcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa (25-01-2026)DWolves 0 - 0 Newcastle (18-01-2026)WNewcastle 4 - 3 Leeds (07-01-2026)WNewcastle 2 - 0 Crystal Palace (04-01-2026)
11 Sunderland 23 33 24 26 -2 WSunderland 3 - 0 Burnley (02-02-2026)LWest Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland (24-01-2026)WSunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (17-01-2026)LBrentford 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-01-2026)DTottenham 1 - 1 Sunderland (04-01-2026)
12 Bournemouth 24 33 40 43 -3 WWolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth (31-01-2026)WBournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool (24-01-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth (19-01-2026)WBournemouth 3 - 2 Tottenham (07-01-2026)LBournemouth 2 - 3 Arsenal (03-01-2026)
13 Brighton 24 31 34 32 +2 DBrighton 1 - 1 Everton (31-01-2026)LFulham 2 - 1 Brighton (24-01-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth (19-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Brighton (07-01-2026)WBrighton 2 - 0 Burnley (03-01-2026)
14 Tottenham 24 29 35 33 +2 DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-02-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Tottenham (24-01-2026)LTottenham 1 - 2 West Ham (17-01-2026)LBournemouth 3 - 2 Tottenham (07-01-2026)DTottenham 1 - 1 Sunderland (04-01-2026)
15 Crystal Palace 24 29 25 29 -4 DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-02-2026)LCrystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea (25-01-2026)LSunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (17-01-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Aston Villa (07-01-2026)LNewcastle 2 - 0 Crystal Palace (04-01-2026)
16 Leeds 24 26 31 42 -11 LLeeds 0 - 4 Arsenal (31-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Leeds (26-01-2026)WLeeds 1 - 0 Fulham (17-01-2026)LNewcastle 4 - 3 Leeds (07-01-2026)DLeeds 1 - 1 Manchester United (04-01-2026)
17 Nottingham Forest 24 26 24 35 -11 DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-02-2026)WBrentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest (25-01-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal (17-01-2026)WWest Ham 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest (06-01-2026)LAston Villa 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest (03-01-2026)
18 West Ham 24 20 29 48 -19 LChelsea 3 - 2 West Ham (31-01-2026)WWest Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland (24-01-2026)WTottenham 1 - 2 West Ham (17-01-2026)LWest Ham 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest (06-01-2026)LWolves 3 - 0 West Ham (03-01-2026)
19 Burnley 23 15 25 44 -19 LSunderland 3 - 0 Burnley (02-02-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Tottenham (24-01-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Burnley (17-01-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Manchester United (07-01-2026)LBrighton 2 - 0 Burnley (03-01-2026)
20 Wolves 24 8 15 45 -30 LWolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth (31-01-2026)LManchester City 2 - 0 Wolves (24-01-2026)DWolves 0 - 0 Newcastle (18-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Wolves (07-01-2026)WWolves 3 - 0 West Ham (03-01-2026)

Match History

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Squad Cards

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2025/2026 Season 31 players