Sunderland lineup vs Brighton
Sunderland's expected lineup vs Brighton, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 7 matches): Roefs (6); Meunier (5), Mukiele (5), Ballard (5), Danso (4); Sadiki (6), Xhaka (6), Le Fée (6); Angulo (5), Brobbey (5). Out: Reinildo. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Manchester City match on 20 Sep.
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Sunderland predicted lineup vs Brighton
1 UNAVAILABLESunderland are without Reinildo at home to Brighton in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches is: Roefs in goal, a back five of Meunier, Mukiele, Ballard, Reinildo and Danso, and Angulo and Brobbey further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Reinildo (Suspended).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Sunderland, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
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Sunderland are 14th in the EPL on 4 points from 5 games. They have W1 D1 L3 in their last five.

- DEFReinildoTwo yellow cardsSuspended
Most Common Sunderland Starting XI
Based on 7 official matches this season
- RoefsGK · 6 starts
- MeunierDEF · 5 starts
- MukieleDEF · 5 starts
- BallardDEF · 5 starts
- ReinildoDEF · 5 starts
- DansoDEF · 4 starts
- SadikiMID · 6 starts
- XhakaMID · 6 starts
- Le FéeMID · 6 starts
- AnguloFWD · 5 starts
- BrobbeyFWD · 5 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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- What is Sunderland's expected lineup?
- Sunderland are without Reinildo at home to Brighton in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches is: Roefs in goal, a back five of Meunier, Mukiele, Ballard, Reinildo and Danso, and Angulo and Brobbey further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs, Meunier, Mukiele, Ballard, Reinildo (suspended), Danso, Sadiki, Xhaka, Le Fée, Angulo, Brobbey.
- Who started Sunderland's last match?
- Sunderland's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, N. Mukiele, K. Danso, D. Ballard, D. Methalie, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, T. Meunier, E. Le Fée, N. Angulo, B. Brobbey.
- What was Sunderland's last result?
- Sunderland lost to Manchester City 3–5 on 20 Sept 2026.
- When did Sunderland last win?
- Sunderland last won on 16 Sept 2026, beating AZ Alkmaar 1–0.
- Who takes penalties for Sunderland?
- H. Diarra is Sunderland's first choice penalty taker, with E. Le Fée next in line.
- Who has made the most starts for Sunderland this season?
- G. Xhaka leads with 6 starts for Sunderland across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Sunderland use most often?
- Sunderland have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 7 matches this season.
- Which Sunderland goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Robin Roefs has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sunderland this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Sunderland defender has started the most this season?
- Thomas Meunier has made the most starts as defender for Sunderland this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Sunderland midfielder has started the most this season?
- Granit Xhaka has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Sunderland forward has started the most this season?
- Brian Brobbey has made the most starts as forward for Sunderland this season, starting 5 matches.
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