Sunderland vs Leeds confirmed lineups, starting XI and match prediction. Read the team news, formations and bet builder angle before kick-off on Sunday.
Sunderland vs Leeds Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 25 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 16:30 UK time |
Venue | Stadium of Light |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Leeds have been confirmed.
Sunderland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Robin Roefs (GK), Luke O'Nien (DC), Nordi Mukiele (DC), Reinildo Mandava (DL), Trai Hume (DR), Nilson Angulo (AMR), Noah Sadiki (DMC), Chris Rigg (AMC), Granit Xhaka (DMC), Enzo Le Fée (AML), Brian Brobbey (FW)
Substitutes: Melker Ellborg, Habib Diarra, Chemsdine Talbi, Malick Fofana, Omar Alderete, Tymur Tutierov, Dayann Méthalie, Juan Angulo, Jules Ahoka
Leeds Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: James Trafford (GK), Tarik Muharemovic (DC), James Justin (DC), Jaka Bijol (DC), Ethan Ampadu (MC), Jayden Bogle (DMR), Gabriel Gudmundsson (DML), Ao Tanaka (MC), Harry Wilson (AMC), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (FW), Brenden Aaronson (AMC)
Substitutes: Alfie Cresswell, Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, Ilia Gruev, Anton Stach, Melvin Bard, Noah Okafor, Sean Longstaff, Lukas Nmecha, Michael Zetterer
Sunderland vs Leeds Immediate Reaction
Sunderland
Sunderland go with a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Brian Brobbey leading the line as the lone forward. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki operate as the two central midfielders, with Chris Rigg in the attacking midfield role and Nilson Angulo and Enzo Le Fée either side of him. Luke O'Nien and Nordi Mukiele form the central defensive pairing behind Robin Roefs.
Leeds
Leeds line up in a 3-4-2-1, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the attack and Harry Wilson and Brenden Aaronson in support. Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka are the central midfielders, with Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson in wide roles. Tarik Muharemovic, James Justin and Jaka Bijol make up the back three in front of James Trafford.
Sunderland vs Leeds Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder for this fixture combines four selections: Dominic Calvert-Lewin to have over 0.5 shots on target, a Leeds win, Ethan Ampadu to be shown a card, and Anton Stach to commit over 2.5 fouls.
Sunderland vs Leeds Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Leeds are the favourites on the data supplied for this fixture, with the away side rated as the stronger result call.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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