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Sunderland/Daniel Ballard
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Daniel Ballard

Sunderland·Defender

Daniel Ballard is a defender for Sunderland. View their appearances, starting stats and fan-created Sunderland lineups featuring Ballard.

27
Appearances
23
Started
4
As sub
2,215
Minutes

Last 5 Matches

3 of 5 started
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Spurs
–
Newcastle
S
Brighton
S
Leeds
S
Bournemouth
Started
Sub
Unused

Daniel Ballard — Stats & Facts

How many games has Daniel Ballard played this season?

Daniel Ballard has played in 27 matches for Sunderland this season across all competitions.

How many games has Daniel Ballard started this season?

Daniel Ballard has started 23 matches for Sunderland this season.

How many minutes has Daniel Ballard played this season?

Daniel Ballard has played 2,215 minutes across all competitions for Sunderland this season.

What position does Daniel Ballard play?

Daniel Ballard primarily plays as a defender.

Who does Daniel Ballard play for?

Daniel Ballard currently plays for Sunderland.

Did Daniel Ballard start Sunderland's last match?

No — Daniel Ballard did not feature in Sunderland's last match (vs Spurs, EPL, 12 Apr 2026).

Is Daniel Ballard a regular starter for Sunderland?

Daniel Ballard is a frequent starter for Sunderland, starting 22 of 32 such matches (69%). Based on club matches where we have official lineup data (including games they did not feature in).

What is Daniel Ballard's recent form?

Ballard has started 3 of the last 5 matches.

Club matches

Completed fixtures for Sunderland (newest first). Includes games where this player was not in the squad.

DateOpponentCompetitionRoleMins
12 Apr 2026SpursEPLNot in squad—
22 Mar 2026NewcastleEPLNot in squad—
14 Mar 2026BrightonEPLStarted90
3 Mar 2026Leeds UnitedEPLStarted90
28 Feb 2026BournemouthEPLStarted90
22 Feb 2026FulhamEPLStarted90
11 Feb 2026LiverpoolEPLStarted90
7 Feb 2026ArsenalEPLStarted90
2 Feb 2026BurnleyEPLStarted90
24 Jan 2026West HamEPLStarted90
17 Jan 2026Crystal PalaceEPLStarted90
7 Jan 2026BrentfordEPLStarted90
4 Jan 2026SpursEPL66'24
1 Jan 2026Man CityEPLNot in squad—
28 Dec 2025Leeds UnitedEPLNot in squad—
20 Dec 2025BrightonEPLStarted90
14 Dec 2025NewcastleEPLStarted90
6 Dec 2025Man CityEPLStarted90
3 Dec 2025LiverpoolEPLStarted90
29 Nov 2025BournemouthEPLStarted90
22 Nov 2025FulhamEPLStarted90
8 Nov 2025ArsenalEPLStarted90
3 Nov 2025EvertonEPLStarted90
25 Oct 2025ChelseaEPLStarted90
18 Oct 2025WolvesEPLStarted90
4 Oct 2025Man UTDEPL37'53
27 Sept 2025Notts ForestEPL75'15
21 Sept 2025Aston VillaEPL37'53
13 Sept 2025Crystal PalaceEPLNot in squad—
30 Aug 2025BrentfordEPLNot in squad—
23 Aug 2025BurnleyEPLStarted90
16 Aug 2025West HamEPLStarted90

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