Sunderland welcome Leeds United to the Stadium of Light on Sunday for their next Premier League match as they aim to climb the league table from their current position.
Sunderland vs Leeds – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 25th October.
- Kick-off: 5:30pm BST.
- Venue: Stadium of Light.
Sunderland team news
Sunderland are dealing with crucial defensive absences alongside a major decision regarding the fitness of their star striker.
Frontman Brian Brobbey missed the midweek Europa League trip to Poznań with a hamstring issue, but having trained with the squad all week, a late call will determine his involvement.
Defensively, the Black Cats are stretched thin as centre-back Kevin Danso serves a one-match suspension following his red card against Bournemouth, paving the way for Omar Alderete to start alongside Luke O’Nien.
Furthermore, defenders Dan Ballard and Thomas Meunier are facing late fitness tests as they race against time to overcome hamstring problems.
In the long-term absentee list, winger Romaine Mundle remains completely sidelined as he continues to recover from a serious knee injury.
Managerial staff face a balancing act to field a stable backline while ensuring they have enough firepower up front to challenge the visitors.
Leeds team news
Leeds United are facing a massive selection headache ahead of the big match at the Stadium of Light, with their entire first-choice front three classified as major doubts.
Manager Daniel Farke is facing an anxious wait over striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is battling a painful foot injury sustained against Manchester United.
If he fails a late fitness test, Lukas Nmecha is ready to deputise up front. Adding to the attacking concerns, Anton Stach is nursing a foot issue and Noah Okafor is dealing with an adductor strain, after both players missed multiple training sessions this week.
On a brighter note, Welsh winger Daniel James is available and in contention to start after successfully completing a full week of training following a back injury.
However, the Whites remain definitely without defender Joe Rodon, who is out until November with a hamstring injury, and Mateo Joseph, who continues his long-term knee rehab.
Form
Sunderland
Sunderland find themselves in a slump after four consecutive Premier League defeats, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table. The Black Cats have struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals during this damaging stretch, which includes recent losses to Arsenal (2-0), Manchester City (5-3), Brighton (2-0), and Bournemouth (2-0). While Regis Le Bris’ side salvaged a -1 draw away at Lech Poznań in the Europa League, they desperately need to replicate that European resilience domestically to arrest their top-flight slide.
Leeds
Leeds United have proven incredibly tough to beat under Daniel Farke, sitting in seventh place. The Whites have built their season on tactical resilience, drawing 13 top-flight fixtures in 2026. Their recent form shows a balanced side that followed up a stellar 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle with a narrow 2-1 defeat at Arsenal. They bounce into this fixture after a frustrating 1-1 draw against rivals Manchester United, eager to turn these competitive performances into three points.
Predicted lineups
Sunderland: Roefs; Mukiele, O’Nien, Alderete, Reinildo; Sadiki, Xhaka; Hume, Diarra, Le Fee; Brobbey
Leeds: Trafford; Muharemovic, Elvedi, Justin; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Wilson, Aaronson; Nmecha
How to watch Sunderland vs Leeds?
You can watch the Sunderland vs Leeds United match live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
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