FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Press room
Manager press conferences
Before Brentford · Wed 7:45pm · EFL
Bris speaks to the media today.
We read the club site through the day and post what he says here.
Before Sunderland · Wed 7:45pm · EFL
Andrews speaks to the media today.
We read the club site through the day and post what he says here.
SunderlandRotates
51% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Sunderland have an EPL game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- R. Roefs has started all 3 of our recorded meetings vs Brentford.
BrentfordRotates
60% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Brentford have an EPL game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- C. Kelleher has started all 3 of our recorded meetings vs Sunderland.
Who's likely to win
Sunderland
10%
Draw
45%
Brentford
45%
The match model's tip: Winner : Brentford.
Sunderland
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Brentford
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Sunderland
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Brentford
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the EFL land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Team news
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Sunderland vs Brentford record
1
Sunderland wins
2
Draws
2
Brentford wins
5 meetings on record
Sunderland
- R. Roefs started all 3 of our recorded meetings vs Brentford
- N. Mukiele started all 3 of our recorded meetings vs Brentford
Brentford
- C. Kelleher started all 3 of our recorded meetings vs Sunderland
- M. Kayode started all 3 of our recorded meetings vs Sunderland
LAST MEETINGS
- 5 Sept 2026Brentford 1–1 SunderlandPremier League
- 7 Jan 2026Brentford 3–0 SunderlandPremier League
- 30 Aug 2025Sunderland 2–1 BrentfordPremier League
- 17 Feb 2018Sunderland 0–2 BrentfordChampionship
- 21 Oct 2017Brentford 3–3 SunderlandChampionship
About this match
Sunderland vs Brentford lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Sunderland vs Brentford in the EFL Cup on 28 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 7:45pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Sunderland vs Brentford?
- Our predicted XIs for Sunderland and Brentford are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Sunderland vs Brentford announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Sunderland vs Brentford kick off?
- Sunderland vs Brentford kicks off at 7:45pm GMT on 28 Oct 2026.