Who started Sunderland's last match?

Sunderland's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, T. Hume, N. Mukiele, K. Danso, Reinildo, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, T. Meunier, E. Le Fée, N. Angulo, W. Isidor.

What was Sunderland's last result?

Sunderland lost to Brighton 0–2 on 10 Oct 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 7 starts for Sunderland across all competitions this season.

What formation does Sunderland use most often?

Sunderland have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 8 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 7 matches.

Which Sunderland defender has started the most this season?

Nordi Mukiele has made the most starts as defender for Sunderland this season, starting 6 matches.

Which Sunderland midfielder has started the most this season?

Granit Xhaka has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland this season, starting 7 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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Sunderland lineup @ Bournemouth

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Sunderland's expected lineup at Bournemouth, Sun 18 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Roefs (7); Mukiele (6), Reinildo (6), Danso (5); Sadiki (7), Xhaka (7), Le Fée (7), Meunier (6), Angulo (6). Out: Ballard, Brobbey. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Brighton match on 10 Oct.

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Quiet since 6 Sep: nothing new to report

TRANSFERTraoré leaves for Wolves6 Sep · Free agent
TRANSFERAdingra goes out on loan to Ajax1 Sep · Loan
TRANSFERSemedo leaves for Clermont Foot31 Aug · Transfer
TRANSFERDanso joins on loan from Tottenham31 Aug · Loan
TRANSFERAngulo signs from Independiente del Valle31 Aug · Transfer
TRANSFERFofana signs from Lyon30 Aug · Transfer
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TRANSFERAhoka signs from Antwerp23 Aug · Transfer

Sunderland predicted lineup vs Bournemouth

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Sunderland are without Ballard and Brobbey away at Bournemouth in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches is: Roefs in goal, a back four of Mukiele, Reinildo, Ballard and Danso, and Brobbey leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

GKRoefs
DEFMukiele
DEFReinildo
DEFBallardOut
DEFDanso
MIDSadiki
MIDXhaka
MIDLe Fée
MIDMeunierDoubtful
MIDAngulo
FWDBrobbeyOut

Team news

Unavailable: Ballard (Out), Brobbey (Out).
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
Doubtful: Meunier.
Based on starts across 8 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 17th in the EPL on 4 points from 6 games. They have W1 D1 L3 in their last five.

Head Coach

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Injuries & suspensions

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FWDAnguloOff the rosterOut
FWDBrobbeyMuscle InjuryOut
FWDTalbiOff the rosterOut
DEFBallardMuscle InjuryOut
FWDBiOff the rosterOut
MIDBrowneOff the rosterOut
FWDMundleKnee InjuryOut
GKEllborgOff the rosterOut
MIDDiarraHamstring InjuryOut
MIDMeunierInjuryDoubtful

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 22 of last 30

4-2-3-1

73%

4-1-4-1

13%

5-4-1

4-4-2

Most Common Sunderland Starting XI

Based on 8 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·Le Fée
CornersLe Fée·Xhaka·Hume
Direct free kicksAngulo·Xhaka·Le Fée

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MMethaliefrom ToulouseTransferAUG '26

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TTraoréto WolvesFree agentSEP '26
AAdingrato AjaxLoanSEP '26
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Sunderland

What is Sunderland's expected lineup?: Sunderland are without Ballard and Brobbey away at Bournemouth in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches is: Roefs in goal, a back four of Mukiele, Reinildo, Ballard and Danso, and Brobbey leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs, Mukiele, Reinildo, Ballard (out), Danso, Sadiki, Xhaka, Le Fée, Meunier, Angulo, Brobbey (out).
Who started Sunderland's last match?: Sunderland's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, T. Hume, N. Mukiele, K. Danso, Reinildo, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, T. Meunier, E. Le Fée, N. Angulo, W. Isidor.
What was Sunderland's last result?: Sunderland lost to Brighton 0–2 on 10 Oct 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 7 starts for Sunderland across all competitions this season.
What formation does Sunderland use most often?: Sunderland have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 8 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 7 matches.
Which Sunderland defender has started the most this season?: Nordi Mukiele has made the most starts as defender for Sunderland this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Sunderland midfielder has started the most this season?: Granit Xhaka has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland this season, starting 7 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.