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Predicted Sunderland XI @ Ipswich
Sat 22 Aug, 15:00EPL
Confidence rings appear once 20 fans have predicted.
Live. This XI updates as new predictions come in.
Sunderland predicted lineup vs IpswichEARLY CROWD
Sunderland are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 away at Ipswich in the EPL: R. Roefs in goal, a back four of N. Mukiele, O. Alderete, D. Ballard and Reinildo, and B. Brobbey leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 4 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKR. Roefs
- RBN. Mukiele
- CBO. Alderete
- CBD. Ballard
- LBReinildo
- CDMG. Xhaka
- CDMN. Sadiki
- CAMC. Talbi
- CAME. Le Fée
- CAMN. Angulo
- STB. Brobbey
Early crowd pick from 4 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Last Season's Most Common Sunderland XI
Based on 42 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
Diarra scored 2 of 2 penalties in 2025/26.
Sunderland fixtures
Sunderland
- What is Sunderland's predicted lineup?
- Sunderland are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 away at Ipswich in the EPL: R. Roefs in goal, a back four of N. Mukiele, O. Alderete, D. Ballard and Reinildo, and B. Brobbey leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 4 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, N. Mukiele, O. Alderete, D. Ballard, Reinildo, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, C. Talbi, E. Le Fée, N. Angulo, B. Brobbey.
- Who started Sunderland's last match?
- Sunderland's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, L. Geertruida, N. Mukiele, L. O'Nien, R. Mandava, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, T. Hume, E. Le Fee, N. Angulo, B. Brobbey.
- What was Sunderland's last result?
- Sunderland beat Chelsea 2–1 on 24 May 2026.
- When did Sunderland last win?
- Sunderland last won on 24 May 2026, beating Chelsea 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Sunderland?
- H. Diarra is Sunderland's first choice penalty taker, with E. Le Fée next in line. Diarra scored 2 of 2 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Sunderland in the 2025-26 season?
- E. Le Fee leads with 37 starts for Sunderland across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Sunderland use most often?
- Sunderland have used a 4-2-3-1 in 23 of their 42 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Sunderland goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- R. Roefs has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sunderland in the 2025-26 season, starting 37 matches.
- Which Sunderland defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- T. Hume has made the most starts as defender for Sunderland in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
- Which Sunderland midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- E. Le Fee has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland in the 2025-26 season, starting 37 matches.
- Which Sunderland forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- B. Brobbey has made the most starts as forward for Sunderland in the 2025-26 season, starting 22 matches.