Sunderland welcome Aston Villa to the Stadium of Light on Sunday, looking to achieve a feat not seen on Wearside for nearly 60 years.
A victory would see the Black Cats win their opening three home games of a top-flight season for the first time since 1965. It would represent a remarkable achievement for the newly-promoted side.
Régis Le Bris’s side is full of confidence after an excellent start to their Premier League return. They have turned their home ground into a fortress with back-to-back wins. Facing an Aston Villa team in the midst of a goal drought, Sunderland will see this as a golden opportunity to continue their impressive run.
Sunderland vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news
Sunderland team news
The home side have received a double fitness boost ahead of the clash with Aston Villa. Midfielder Enzo Le Fée is expected to be available after missing last week’s draw at Crystal Palace with a minor issue.
Defender Dan Ballard is also in contention to return, having recovered from the groin injury that has kept him out of the last two league games. However, the team will remain without Luke O’Nien. The midfielder is still one to two weeks away from a return as he recovers from a shoulder injury.
The midfield will be marshalled by the experienced Granit Xhaka. In attack, Wilson Isidor is pushing for just his second start of the league season. The striker is in superb form at home, having scored in both of Sunderland’s games at the Stadium of Light this season.
Sunderland predicted Lineup
Sunderland predicted XI: Roefs; Hume, Ballard, Alderete, Mandava; Diarra, Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Isidor, Adingra
When is Sunderland vs Aston Villa?
The Premier League fixture will be played at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, 21 September 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 2:00 pm BST.
How to watch Sunderland vs Aston Villa?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 1:30 pm BST.
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