Who started Sunderland's last match?

Sunderland's starting XI on 22 Aug 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Thomas Meunier, Daniel Ballard, Luke O'Nien, Reinildo Mandava, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey.

What was Sunderland's last result?

Sunderland lost to Ipswich 1–2 on 22 Aug 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.

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TEAM NEWSLe Bris provides latest team news ahead of Ipswich Men20 Aug · safc.com ↗FITAlderete FITMukiele FITMeunier“Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele and Thomas Meunier are all available for the season opener.”
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Sunderland most-used starting XI39 MATCHES

Sunderland's most-used starting XI this season, across 39 official matches, was Roefs in goal, Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Ballard, Reinildo and Geertruida across the back, and Brobbey leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

GKRoefs
DEFHume
DEFMukiele
DEFAldereteDoubtful
DEFBallard
DEFReinildo
DEFGeertruida
MIDFée
MIDSadiki
MIDXhaka
FWDBrobbey

Team news

No longer available: Geertruida.
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 21 of the last 30 matches.
Doubtful: Alderete.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Sunderland this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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DEFMeunierBack InjuryDoubtful
DEFAldereteMuscle InjuryDoubtful

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 21 of last 30

4-2-3-1

70%

4-1-4-1

13%

4-4-2

10%

5-4-1

Most Common Sunderland Starting XI

Based on 39 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers

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PenaltiesDiarra·Fée
CornersFée·Xhaka·Hume
Direct free kicksXhaka·Fée·Angulo

Diarra scored 2 of 2 penalties in 2025/26.

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Who started Sunderland's last match?: Sunderland's starting XI on 22 Aug 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Thomas Meunier, Daniel Ballard, Luke O'Nien, Reinildo Mandava, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey.
What was Sunderland's last result?: Sunderland lost to Ipswich 1–2 on 22 Aug 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.