Sunderland U21 lineup @ Newcastle United U21

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Sunderland U21's most-used XI this season (starts from 5 matches): Cowan (5); Bell (3); Munyakazi (2). Since left: Jones, Alese, Lightfoot, Whittaker, Proctor, Dinsdale, Ogunsuyi, Scott. Next match: at Newcastle United U21, Mon 26 Oct.

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Latest Sunderland U21 moves

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Quiet since 19 Jul: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERKindon leaves for Sunderland19 Jul
  • TRANSFERLightfoot leaves for Sunderland19 Jul
  • TRANSFERDinsdale leaves for Sunderland19 Jul
  • TRANSFERWalsh leaves for Glentoran8 Jul · Transfer
  • TRANSFERJones leaves29 Jun · Free agent
  • TRANSFERLienard leaves29 Jun · Free agent
  • TRANSFERLavery leaves29 Jun · Free agent
  • TRANSFERRobertson leaves29 Jun · Free agent

Sunderland U21 most-used starting XI

5 MATCHES

Sunderland U21's most-used starting XI this season, across 5 official matches, was Cowan in goal, a back four of Jones, Bell, Alese and Lightfoot, and Ogunsuyi and Scott further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Jones, Alese, Lightfoot, Whittaker, Proctor, Dinsdale, Ogunsuyi and Scott.
  • Most-used shape: 5-3-2 in 1 of the last 2 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Sunderland U21 this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Matt Craddock, Sunderland U21 manager
Head Coach
Matt Craddock
Since Aug 2026
Formation tendency
5-3-2most-used · 1 of last 2
5-3-2
50%
4-2-3-1
50%

Most Common Sunderland U21 Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

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

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Sunderland U21

Who started Sunderland U21's last match?
Sunderland U21's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the England Premier League 2 Division One: J. Cowan, A. Lienard, A. Alese, B. Kindon, J. Jones, C. Dinsdale, J. Whittaker, K. Munyakazi, T. Proctor, T. Samuel-Ogunsuyi, M. Neill.
What was Sunderland U21's last result?
Sunderland U21 drew with Arsenal U21 2–2 on 10 Oct 2026.
When did Sunderland U21 last win?
Sunderland U21 last won on 18 Sept 2026, beating Norwich City U21 3–1.
Who has made the most starts for Sunderland U21 this season?
J. Whittaker leads with 5 starts for Sunderland U21 across all competitions this season.
Which Sunderland U21 goalkeeper has started the most this season?
J. Cowan has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sunderland U21 this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Sunderland U21 defender has started the most this season?
J. Jones has made the most starts as defender for Sunderland U21 this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Sunderland U21 midfielder has started the most this season?
J. Whittaker has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland U21 this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Sunderland U21 forward has started the most this season?
T. Samuel-Ogunsuyi has made the most starts as forward for Sunderland U21 this season, starting 4 matches.
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