Crystal Palace travel to the Stadium of Light this afternoon while they seek to arrest a dismal run and reclaim their standing in the Premier League table.
The Eagles have moved into a period of extreme uncertainty following their shock FA Cup exit and a string of league defeats that has left them just two points above the drop zone. Head coach Oliver Glasner faces perhaps his greatest challenge yet, navigating a mounting injury list while key players face intense transfer speculation. With a hostile atmosphere expected on Wearside, Palace must find a way to shore up a defence that has been particularly vulnerable from set pieces recently.
Crystal Palace Team News
Crystal Palace are set to be without at least eight senior players for today’s match. Captain Marc Guéhi is the most high-profile absentee; he is not travelling with the squad as he nears a permanent move away from the club. Ismaila Sarr remains on AFCON duty, while Daniel Munoz, Eddie Nketiah, and Daichi Kamada are all sidelined through injury.
Notably, Jefferson Lerma has been passed fit after clearing concussion protocols and is expected to return to the midfield. Consequently, Glasner could hand a recall to club-record signing Brennan Johnson in an advanced role behind Jean-Philippe Mateta, who was rested in the FA Cup. Chadi Riad is also back in the matchday squad after a year-long injury layoff, though Jaydee Canvot is the most likely candidate to fill the void left by Guéhi in the starting three alongside Maxence Lacroix and Chris Richards.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Henderson; Canvot, Lacroix, Richards; Devenny, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Johnson, Pino; Mateta
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?
In the UK, the match will not be shown live on television due to the 3:00 PM blackout. Highlights will be available on Sunderland’s official YouTube channel from 10:00 PM GMT tonight.
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