Sunderland lineup @ Coventry
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Sunderland's expected lineup at Coventry, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Roefs (11); Mukiele (9), Reinildo (8), Hume (8), Meunier (6); Sadiki (10), Xhaka (10), Angulo (9), Le Fée (9); Brobbey (6). Out: Danso. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Leeds match on 25 Oct.
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- TRANSFERTraoré leaves for Wolves6 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERAdingra goes out on loan to Ajax1 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERDanso joins on loan from Tottenham31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERAngulo signs from Independiente del Valle31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERSemedo leaves for Clermont Foot31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERFofana signs from Lyon30 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERSeelt goes out on loan to Swansea26 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERAhoka signs from Antwerp23 Aug · Transfer
Sunderland predicted lineup vs Coventry
1 UNAVAILABLESunderland are without Danso away at Coventry in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches is: Roefs in goal, a back five of Mukiele, Reinildo, Hume, Danso and Meunier, and Brobbey leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Danso (Suspended).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Meunier and Brobbey.
- Based on starts across 12 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 20th in the EPL on 5 points from 8 games. They have W0 D1 L4 in their last five.
Most Common Sunderland Starting XI
Based on 12 official matches this season
- RoefsGK · 11 starts
- MukieleDEF · 9 starts
- ReinildoDEF · 8 starts
- HumeDEF · 8 starts
- DansoDEF · 7 starts
- MeunierDEF · 6 starts
- SadikiMID · 10 starts
- XhakaMID · 10 starts
- AnguloMID · 9 starts
- Le FéeMID · 9 starts
- BrobbeyFWD · 6 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Sunderland @ Coventry
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- What is Sunderland's expected lineup?
- Sunderland are without Danso away at Coventry in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches is: Roefs in goal, a back five of Mukiele, Reinildo, Hume, Danso and Meunier, and Brobbey leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs, Mukiele, Reinildo, Hume, Danso (suspended), Meunier, Sadiki, Xhaka, Angulo, Le Fée, Brobbey.
- Who started Sunderland's last match?
- Sunderland's starting XI on 25 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, T. Hume, N. Mukiele, L. O'Nien, Reinildo, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, N. Angulo, C. Rigg, E. Le Fée, B. Brobbey.
- What was Sunderland's last result?
- Sunderland drew with Leeds 0–0 on 25 Oct 2026.
- When did Sunderland last win?
- Sunderland last won on 15 Oct 2026, beating Torreense 2–1.
- 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?
- R. Roefs leads with 11 starts for Sunderland across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Sunderland use most often?
- Sunderland have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 12 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 11 matches.
- Which Sunderland defender has started the most this season?
- Nordi Mukiele has made the most starts as defender for Sunderland this season, starting 9 matches.
- Which Sunderland midfielder has started the most this season?
- Granit Xhaka has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Sunderland forward has started the most this season?
- Brian Brobbey has made the most starts as forward for Sunderland this season, starting 6 matches.
Sunderland past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Championship | 4th | 21 | 13 | 12 | 76 |
| 2023-24 | Championship | 16th | 16 | 8 | 22 | 56 |
| 2022-23 | Championship | 6th | 18 | 15 | 13 | 69 |
| 2021-22 | League One | 5th | 24 | 12 | 10 | 84 |
| 2020-21 | League One | 4th | 20 | 17 | 9 | 77 |
Sunderland away to Coventry
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