Sunderland
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Team Overview
Sunderland finds themselves in a characteristic position of mid-table consolidation in the Premier League, with their current campaign reflecting both the club's resilience and ongoing challenges. Under Regis Le Bris, the Black Cats have compiled a record of 13 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses across 37 matches, accumulating 51 points that suggests a season of steady if unspectacular progress. Their goal statistics tell a familiar story for a club of Sunderland's stature - 40 goals scored against 47 conceded reveals the ongoing struggle to find consistent attacking threat while maintaining defensive solidity.
The numbers highlight some notable patterns in Sunderland's approach this season. Their 11 clean sheets demonstrate periods of defensive organization, yet they've failed to score in 13 matches, underlining persistent issues in the final third. The disparity between home and away form is particularly telling - eight wins from 18 home fixtures compared to just five victories in 19 away matches suggests the traditional fortress mentality at the Stadium of Light remains intact, while road performances continue to hamper their overall campaign.
Sunderland's recent form pattern shows the inconsistency that has defined their season, with periods of promise punctuated by frustrating setbacks. Their goal difference of minus-seven encapsulates a team operating in that precarious middle ground of the Premier League table, where marginal gains in either penalty box could significantly alter their final standing. For a club with Sunderland's proud history and passionate fanbase, this season represents the ongoing project of establishing themselves as a consistent Premier League presence while building toward more ambitious objectives in future campaigns.
Squad (31 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (7)
Midfielders (11)
Attackers (10)
Player Statistics
2025/26 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | |
DF | 37 | 1 | 1 | 2947 | 64 | 1025 | |
| 28 | |
MF | 35 | 5 | 6 | 2855 | 85 | 1073 | |
| 22 | |
GK | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3060 | 0 | 1293 | |
| 34 | |
MF | 33 | 1 | 6 | 2813 | 50 | 1755 | |
| 15 | |
DF | 33 | 1 | 1 | 2802 | 32 | 1304 | |
| 27 | |
MF | 32 | 0 | 1 | 2804 | 46 | 1069 | |
| 20 | |
DF | 31 | 3 | 3 | 2697 | 67 | 1150 | |
| 18 | |
FW | 31 | 6 | 0 | 1144 | 10 | 130 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 30 | 7 | 1 | 1883 | 9 | 266 | |
| 5 | |
DF | 29 | 2 | 0 | 2148 | 33 | 1103 | |
| 7 | |
FW | 28 | 4 | 1 | 1561 | 11 | 402 | |
| 6 | |
DF | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1612 | 36 | 714 | |
| 17 | |
DF | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1879 | 35 | 784 | |
| 12 | |
FW | 20 | 2 | 0 | 770 | 5 | 85 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1378 | 14 | 429 | |
| 11 | |
MF | 17 | 1 | 1 | 772 | 13 | 212 | |
| 14 | |
FW | 14 | 0 | 0 | 412 | 5 | 104 | |
| 25 | |
FW | 12 | 1 | 0 | 638 | 11 | 180 | |
| 13 | |
MF | 11 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 5 | 212 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 8 | 99 | |
| 10 | |
FW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 352 | 8 | 65 | |
| 31 | |
GK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 98 | |
| 37 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 2 |
Recent Transfers
2024/25 & 2025/26Arrivals (56)
Departures (55)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Sunderland face significant squad disruption with six players unavailable, creating challenges across multiple areas of the pitch. The defensive unit appears particularly impacted with D. Ballard sidelined due to suspension following his red card, while O. Alderete remains out with injury. This dual absence forces tactical adjustments in the backline and potentially disrupts established defensive partnerships that have been crucial to the team's structure.
The injury list extends beyond defense, affecting various positions throughout the squad. R. Mundle's hamstring injury removes pace and creativity from the attacking options, while C. Talbi's muscle problem and B. Traore's knee injury further limit tactical flexibility. S. Moore's wrist injury adds to the mounting casualty list, though this may prove less disruptive to immediate match preparations depending on his typical role in the starting eleven. With no players listed as merely doubtful, Sunderland face clear-cut absences that will test their squad depth and require reliable backup options to step forward. The concentration of injuries across different areas of the team suggests the coaching staff will need to carefully manage resources and potentially adjust their usual tactical approach to accommodate the available personnel.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Sunderland's recent form presents a picture of inconsistency, with the team managing just one victory in their last five outings alongside two draws and two defeats. Their record of seven goals scored against eleven conceded highlights clear defensive vulnerabilities that have undermined their performances. The most concerning result was a heavy 5-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, which exposed significant weaknesses at the back and represents a troubling capitulation in front of their own supporters.
Despite the defensive frailties, Sunderland have shown they can find the net regularly, particularly evident in their entertaining 4-3 away loss to Aston Villa where they demonstrated attacking intent despite ultimately falling short. Their ability to secure draws against Manchester United at home and Wolves away suggests they can compete when organized, though the clean sheet against Manchester United remains their only defensive shut-out in this sequence. The highlight of this period was their impressive 3-1 away victory over Everton, showing they possess the quality to perform against Premier League opposition when everything clicks. However, the pattern suggests a team struggling for consistency, particularly in defensive organization, which has prevented them from building meaningful momentum despite showing flashes of attacking quality.
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