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Sunderland vs Fulham Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 30 August 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Sunderland, Stadium of Light |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Arena (UK) |
Sunderland welcome Fulham to the Stadium of Light for their first home game of the 2026-27 season, both sides looking to bounce back after opening-weekend defeats in the Premier League.
The Black Cats began their second campaign back in the top flight with a 2-1 loss at Ipswich, and they will want a warmer welcome in front of their own supporters this time.
Fulham, meanwhile, kicked off the new era under Álvaro Arbeloa with a 3-2 home defeat to Chelsea, though there were enough promising signs to suggest the Whites can settle quickly.
History leans the visitors' way, with Fulham winning their last three matches against Sunderland in all competitions, including a 3-1 success at the Stadium of Light last February.
Sunderland vs Fulham Form
Sunderland's return to the Premier League started poorly with a 2-1 defeat at Ipswich, a late sucker punch that stung. The Black Cats were beaten just four times at home all of last season, so their record on Wearside remains a genuine strength. Enzo Le Fée pulls the strings in the engine room and looks central to everything they build.
Fulham opened up with a 3-2 home loss to Chelsea, but the display carried plenty of encouragement. Josh King and Gonzalo García both caught the eye, and the Whites remain a direct, dangerous side going forward. Álvaro Arbeloa will fancy this as a chance to grab a first away win of the season.
Sunderland vs Fulham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Sunderland: Simon Adingra (ankle) Injured/out
Fulham: Tom Cairney (knee) Injured/out
Sunderland
Simon Adingra remains an ankle concern and is the only fitness worry for Sunderland ahead of their first home game of the season. There is better news elsewhere, with Nordi Mukiele in line to start after returning from injury to make the bench at Ipswich.
Fulham
Joachim Andersen is available after completing his suspension, which dated back to last season, so slots straight back into the defence. Tom Cairney (knee) is the only absentee, while Shea Charles is pushing for a start after an impressive Carabao Cup outing against AFC Wimbledon.
Sunderland vs Fulham Predicted Lineup
Sunderland
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Roefs; Meunier, Ballard, Mukiele, Mandava; Sadiki, Xhaka; Hume, Le Fée, Angulo; Brobbey
Fulham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Leno; Castagne, Bassey, Andersen, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge; Bobb, King, Palacios; García
Sunderland vs Fulham Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 26+ shots taken in nine of the last 10 meetings between Sunderland and Fulham in the Premier League.
Both teams have scored in five of the last seven meetings between the sides in the Premier League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Sunderland's last three Premier League games.
Fulham have received 3+ cards in four of their last five matches against Sunderland in the Premier League.
This trip to the Stadium of Light marks Álvaro Arbeloa's first away Premier League fixture as Fulham head coach.
Sunderland vs Fulham Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This looks a tight one, but home advantage nudges it Sunderland's way. Our engine leans towards the Black Cats edging it, with a 2-1 home win the projected scoreline and goals at both ends. Sunderland vs Fulham prediction: 2-1 Sunderland. You can find the Sunderland vs Fulham odds and markets across all the leading bookmakers.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score - Yes in Sunderland vs Fulham. Both defences shipped goals on the opening weekend and the projections point to a 52.49% likelihood of both teams scoring, off the back of an expected 2.58 goals across the fixture. With both sides carrying threat, backing goals at each end makes plenty of sense.
Double Chance - Sunderland or Draw. Sunderland are favoured at home with a 38.91% win probability, and the combined home or draw projection sits at a healthy 65.38%. Given how rarely they were beaten on Wearside last term, covering the win and the draw looks a sensible way in.
Sunderland vs Fulham Bet Builder
Our four-leg Sunderland vs Fulham bet builder leans on Alex Iwobi's shooting numbers, Fulham's card count against these opponents and a goal-heavy meeting, targeting over 3.5 goals in a lively fixture.
Leg one is Alex Iwobi over 1.5 shots. The Fulham man has attempted 2+ shots in all five of his last Premier League appearances against the Black Cats, so he is a natural first pick.
Leg two backs Iwobi over 0.5 shots on target. He has registered 1+ shots on target in four of his last five head-to-head outings at this fixture, making him a consistent contributor in front of goal.
Leg three is over 2.5 Fulham cards. The Whites have picked up 3+ cards in four of their last five clashes with Sunderland in the Premier League, so the discipline column stacks up well here.
Leg four is over 3.5 total goals. There have been 4+ goals scored in four of the last six meetings between these teams in the Premier League, and both defences look leaky.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 23.22/1 and is as short as 12/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £112 from best to worst price.
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Sunderland vs Fulham Talking Points
This is a proper early-season test of nerve for two sides smarting from opening-day defeats. Sunderland's home fortress reputation carried them through much of last season, and the Black Cats will want to make the Stadium of Light count against a Fulham side that has enjoyed recent trips here. Álvaro Arbeloa takes charge of his first away Premier League fixture as Fulham head coach, and with Josh King and Gonzalo García impressing early, the Whites travel with belief. Sunderland's recruitment has come under the microscope, though there remains full confidence internally in the club's direction. Expect goals: the head-to-head history has been open and shot-heavy, and both defences have already shown cracks this term.
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Where is Sunderland vs Fulham being played?
The Sunderland vs Fulham match will take place at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
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