Sunderland lineup vs Leeds
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Sunderland's expected lineup vs Leeds, Sun 25 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 11 matches): Roefs (10); Mukiele (8), Reinildo (7), Meunier (6); Sadiki (9), Xhaka (9), Le Fée (8), Hume (7); Angulo (8). Out: Danso, Ballard. Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Lech Poznan match on 22 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 Leeds
2 UNAVAILABLESunderland are without Danso and Ballard at home to Leeds in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches is: Roefs in goal, a back five of Mukiele, Danso, Reinildo, Meunier and Ballard, and Angulo leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Danso (Suspended), Ballard (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Meunier.
- Based on starts across 11 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 4 points from 7 games. They have W0 D1 L4 in their last five.
Most Common Sunderland Starting XI
Based on 11 official matches this season
- RoefsGK · 10 starts
- MukieleDEF · 8 starts
- DansoDEF · 7 starts
- ReinildoDEF · 7 starts
- MeunierDEF · 6 starts
- BallardDEF · 5 starts
- SadikiMID · 9 starts
- XhakaMID · 9 starts
- Le FéeMID · 8 starts
- HumeMID · 7 starts
- AnguloFWD · 8 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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- What is Sunderland's expected lineup?
- Sunderland are without Danso and Ballard at home to Leeds in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches is: Roefs in goal, a back five of Mukiele, Danso, Reinildo, Meunier and Ballard, and Angulo leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs, Mukiele, Danso (suspended), Reinildo, Meunier, Ballard (out), Sadiki, Xhaka, Le Fée, Hume, Angulo.
- Who started Sunderland's last match?
- Sunderland's starting XI on 22 Oct 2026 in the UEFA Europa League (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, N. Mukiele, K. Danso, L. O'Nien, D. Methalie, G. Xhaka, Jules Ahoka, N. Angulo, H. Diarra, M. Fofana, Timur Tuterov.
- What was Sunderland's last result?
- Sunderland drew with Lech Poznan 1–1 on 22 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 10 starts for Sunderland across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Sunderland use most often?
- Sunderland have used a 4-2-3-1 in 10 of their 11 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 10 matches.
- Which Sunderland defender has started the most this season?
- Nordi Mukiele has made the most starts as defender for Sunderland this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Sunderland midfielder has started the most this season?
- Granit Xhaka has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland this season, starting 9 matches.
- Which Sunderland forward has started the most this season?
- Nilson Angulo has made the most starts as forward for Sunderland this season, starting 8 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 |
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