Who started Sunderland U21's last match?

Sunderland U21's starting XI on 22 Sept 2026 in the EFL Trophy (4-2-3-1): J. Cowan, Jenson Jones, Luke Bell, A. Alese, A. Lightfoot, J. Whittaker, F. Scott, T. Proctor, T. Tuterov, T. Ogunsuyi.

What was Sunderland U21's last result?

Sunderland U21 drew with Accrington ST 3–3 on 22 Sept 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 in the 2026-27 season?

J. Whittaker leads with 3 starts for Sunderland U21 across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.

Which Sunderland U21 goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?

J. Cowan has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sunderland U21 in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.

Which Sunderland U21 midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?

J. Whittaker has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland U21 in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.

Sunderland U21 lineup @ Sheffield Wednesday

Sunderland U21's most-used XI this season (starts from 3 matches): Cowan (3); Bell (2); Munyakazi (1). Since left: Alese, Lightfoot, Jones, Proctor, Whittaker, Ogunsuyi, Scott, Tuterov. Next match: at Sheffield Wednesday, Tue 6 Oct.

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TRANSFERDinsdale leaves for Sunderland19 Jul
TRANSFERLightfoot leaves for Sunderland19 Jul
TRANSFERKindon leaves for Sunderland19 Jul
TRANSFERWalsh leaves for Glentoran8 Jul · Transfer
TRANSFERBowman leaves29 Jun · Free agent
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Sunderland U21 most-used starting XI

3 MATCHES

Sunderland U21's most-used starting XI this season, across 3 official matches, was Cowan in goal, a back three of Bell, Alese and Lightfoot, and Ogunsuyi, Scott and Tuterov further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Alese, Lightfoot, Jones, Proctor, Whittaker, Ogunsuyi, Scott and Tuterov.
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 1 of the last 1 matches.

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

Head Coach

Matt Craddock

Since Aug 2026

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 1 of last 1

4-2-3-1

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Most Common Sunderland U21 Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

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

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Sunderland U21 transfers

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BBowmanFree agentJUN '26
HHamilton-ForsythFree agentJUN '26
RRobertsonFree agentJUN '26
JJonesFree agentJUN '26
LLienardFree agentJUN '26
CCampbellFree agentJUN '26

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Sunderland U21

Who started Sunderland U21's last match?: Sunderland U21's starting XI on 22 Sept 2026 in the EFL Trophy (4-2-3-1): J. Cowan, Jenson Jones, Luke Bell, A. Alese, A. Lightfoot, J. Whittaker, F. Scott, T. Proctor, T. Tuterov, T. Ogunsuyi.
What was Sunderland U21's last result?: Sunderland U21 drew with Accrington ST 3–3 on 22 Sept 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 in the 2026-27 season?: J. Whittaker leads with 3 starts for Sunderland U21 across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
Which Sunderland U21 goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?: J. Cowan has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sunderland U21 in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
Which Sunderland U21 midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?: J. Whittaker has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland U21 in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.