Sunderland
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Team Overview
Sunderland return to Premier League football this season under manager Regis Le Bris, bringing with them a proud identity as one of English football's traditional clubs. Known historically for passionate home support at the Stadium of Light and a reputation for resilience, Sunderland have long been regarded as a club whose fortunes matter to a fiercely loyal fanbase, even during periods spent outside the top flight.
Through three Premier League matches this season, Sunderland have posted a record of one win, one draw, and one loss, scoring three goals while conceding three, leaving them with an even goal difference. Their form reading of LWD suggests a team that has already experienced both the setbacks and rewards typical of adapting to the division, having found a response after defeat by securing a win before settling for a draw most recently. Notably, Sunderland have failed to keep a clean sheet only twice in three outings, managing one shutout, and have found the net in every match played, indicating they are neither toothless in attack nor consistently watertight at the back.
A closer look at the home and away splits shows a promising pattern: Sunderland have won their sole home fixture, while away from home they have drawn once and lost once across two matches. This suggests a team still finding its footing on the road but capable of making home advantage count. With goals shared evenly between what they have scored and conceded, the early picture is one of competitiveness and balance rather than dominance in either direction. For a side navigating the step up in quality that the Premier League demands, this start reflects a squad capable of matching opponents defensively, scoring goals when needed, and building confidence through Le Bris's early management of the group.
Squad (39 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (14)
Midfielders (15)
Attackers (7)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 244 | 2 | 115 | |
| 34 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 5 | 189 | |
| 28 | |
MF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 259 | 6 | 103 | |
| 17 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 7 | 128 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0 | 33 | |
| 5 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 5 | 136 | |
| 18 | |
FW | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 11 | |
| 32 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 9 | 55 | |
| 22 | |
GK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 115 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 188 | 3 | 69 | |
| 27 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 3 | 134 | |
| 20 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6 | 76 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 9 | |
| 11 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 4 | |
| 15 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 37 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | |
| 13 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 1 | 55 | |
| 4 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 43 | |
| 14 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 7 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 11 | |
| 39 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | |
| 57 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (59)
Departures (53)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Sunderland head into their upcoming fixture with two confirmed absentees, H. Diarra sidelined by a hamstring injury and R. Mundle unavailable due to a knee injury. Both cases are listed as confirmed outs rather than doubtful, giving a clear picture of personnel for selection purposes. The nature of these two injuries, one muscular and one related to the knee, means the affected players are unlikely to be rushed back before they are ready, though no specific recovery timeline has been provided.
In terms of impact, losing two first-team players from the available pool naturally reduces tactical flexibility, particularly if either Diarra or Mundle typically featured as regular starters or impact substitutes. With only two players currently unavailable, Sunderland's overall squad depth appears otherwise intact, suggesting the technical staff should still have a broadly full complement of options to fill the vacated roles. The absence of any additional doubtful cases is a positive sign, indicating the rest of the squad is fit and available for selection. While the specific attacking or defensive value of Diarra and Mundle cannot be assessed without further statistical context, the limited scale of the injury list, just two players, points to a squad largely able to absorb these absences without a fundamental reshuffle of approach.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Sunderland's recent form reads three wins, one draw, and one loss across their last five matches, a record that points to solid if not entirely consistent momentum. The sequence began with a 1-0 win over Hull City at home, followed by a 1-1 draw away at Brentford, before back-to-back home victories against Fulham (1-0) and Rennes (2-1). The only blemish came away at Ipswich, where Sunderland fell 2-1. That pattern suggests a team that performs notably better on home soil, having won all three of their home fixtures in this run while picking up just one point from two away trips.
Attacking output has been modest but efficient, with six goals scored across the five games, while the defense has shown reasonable discipline, conceding four in return. Three clean sheets in five outings, including two of the three home wins by a 1-0 scoreline, highlight defensive organization as a strength, particularly in front of their own supporters. The Ipswich defeat stands out as the main dent in an otherwise positive stretch, suggesting that away form remains an area for continued attention. Overall, the data points to a team building a reliable home platform while still working to replicate that consistency on the road.
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