Check the Sunderland vs Hull confirmed lineups, latest team news, match odds, and key betting insights with our expert match prediction ahead of kick-off.
Sunderland vs Hull Confirmed Lineups
Competition | EFL Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Stadium of Light |
The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Sunderland and Hull have been confirmed.
Sunderland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Melker Ellborg, Luke O'Nien, Omar Alderete, Dayann Méthalie, Trai Hume, Chemsdine Talbi, Jocelin Ta Bi, Jules Ahoka, Chris Rigg, Malick Fofana, Wilson Isidor
Substitutes: Simon Moore, Jenson Jones, Jack Whittaker, Noah Sadiki, Tymur Tutierov, Tom Proctor, Dan Ballard, Alan Browne, Thomas Meunier
Hull Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Dillon Phillips, Matt Targett, Lewie Coyle, Nobel Mendy, Lucas Herrington, Matt Crooks, Sorba Thomas, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Jens Hjertø-Dahl, Robinio Vaz
Substitutes: Christos Mouzakitis, Archie Howard, Elliot Stroud, Óscar Zambrano, Joe Gelhardt, Regan Slater, Ryan Giles, Kieran Dowell, John Egan
Sunderland vs Hull Immediate Reaction
Sunderland
Sunderland line up in a 4-2-3-1 system with Melker Ellborg starting in goal behind a defensive pairing of Luke O'Nien and Omar Alderete. Jules Ahoka and Chris Rigg anchor the midfield, while Wilson Isidor spearheads the attack with support from Chemsdine Talbi, Jocelin Ta Bi, and Malick Fofana.
Hull
Hull match the hosts in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Dillon Phillips between the posts and a backline marshalled by Nobel Mendy and Lucas Herrington. Matt Crooks and Lucas Gourna-Douath form the central midfield base, allowing Mohamed-Ali Cho and Sorba Thomas to flank striker Robinio Vaz.
Sunderland vs Hull Reactive Bet Builder
This featured bet builder backs Sunderland to win in the match win market, combined with Brian Brobbey to score anytime and both teams to score - no.
Sunderland vs Hull Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With home advantage at the Stadium of Light and a well-balanced starting XI named, Sunderland are favoured to progress past Hull in this cup encounter.
Result Prediction: Sunderland win
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