Sunderland take on Leeds United in the Championship tonight looking to remain in touch with the automatic places.
Régis Le Bris has exceeded expectations at the Stadium of Light to lead Sunderland to fourth in the table.
Tonight the Black Cats take on an in-form Leeds side who sit second, seven points above them. A win will narrow the gap between a competitive top four in the table, though defeat could leave Sunderland staring at the play-off picture.
👊 Under the lights at Elland Road…
HA’WAY THE LADS ❤️#LEESUN pic.twitter.com/MSjjkL1Fpa
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) February 17, 2025
Leeds are the form team in the division and have won seven of their last eight games in all competitions.
Daniel Farke’s side have not conceded a goal during that time, with the last opposition goal against Leeds scored by Hull City’s Abu Kamara on January 4th. A point will be enough to take Leeds back top of the Championship table on goal difference, ahead of a clash with current leaders Sheffield United next week.
Sunderland XI vs Leeds – Predicted lineup and team news
Sunderland team news
Sunderland are set to be without January recruit Jayden Danns. The Liverpool loanee has a back issue and is not expected to make his debut until late March.
Defensive duo Ajibola Alese and Niall Huggins are also missing for the trip to Elland Road, with Tom Watson and Romaine Mundle doubtful.
Sunderland predicted lineup
Sunderland predicted XI: Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Bellingham, Rigg; Roberts, Le Fee; Isidor.
When is Leeds vs Sunderland?
Leeds host Sunderland in the Championship on Monday 17th February 2025. Kick-off at Elland Road is 20:00 GMT.
What TV channel is Leeds vs Sunderland?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
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