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Fixtures & Results

Liverpool's Federico Chiesa celebrates with team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai on July 25, 2026
Liverpool 4-2 Sunderland
Liverpool marked the beginning of the Andoni Iraola era with a 4-2 victory against Premier League rivals Sunderland in their first pre-season match at GEODIS Park.
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York City 1-5 Sunderland
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Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea
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Everton 1-3 Sunderland
Next Game: Sunderland vs. Leeds United - Friday, July 31 at 12.30am in Club Friendlies 3
> Sunderland Fixtures & Results in full
Current League StandingsPGDPTS
6Bournemouth38457
7Sunderland38-654
8Brighton & Hove Albion38653
Last Six:
Goals
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42
Goals
against
48
Clean
sheets
11
Top scorers
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Sunderland News

Dayann Methalie in action for Toulouse on May 10, 2026
Transfer news and rumours today: Sunderland near historic Methalie deal, Bayern close in on Ndiaye, Villa learn Vargas price
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Bayern Munich closing in on a Senegalese wonderkid, the three-way Premier League battle for Ruben Vargas and Sunderland's monumental move for French prospect Dayann Methalie.
10:51
 Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall pictured on December 28, 2025
Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats' Lucas Bergvall stance 'revealed' amid £50m bid rumours
Sunderland are supposedly not close to the signing of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.
19:02
 Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, on July 26, 2026
Liverpool pre-season report: Who has impressed? What have we learned about Andoni Iraola after Sunderland win?
After Liverpool beat Sunderland 4-2 in a friendly, Sports Mole looks at who impressed on Saturday, as well as whether we have learned anything about Andoni Iraola.
Jul 26, 22:40
 Sunderland's Brian Brobbey pictured on October 4, 2025
Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats' Brian Brobbey stance 'revealed' amid Premier League interest
Sunderland are reportedly unwilling to entertain offers for Dutch striker Brian Brobbey during the remainder of the summer transfer window.
Jul 26, 20:05
 Andoni Iraola of Liverpool, on July 13, 2026
Liverpool injury news: Andoni Iraola delivers 'worst news' as Reds suffer fresh defensive blow in Sunderland friendly win
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez reportedly picks up an injury during pre-season friendly clash against Sunderland.
Jul 26, 07:41
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa celebrates with team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai on July 25, 2026
Liverpool 4-2 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Andoni Iraola wins first game thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool marked the beginning of the Andoni Iraola era with a 4-2 victory against Premier League rivals Sunderland in their first pre-season match at GEODIS Park.
Jul 26, 02:00
 Jeremy Jacquet/Liverpool composite
Jeremy Jacquet: What Liverpool supporters must know about £60m centre-back after Sunderland absence
Jeremy Jacquet's absence against Sunderland is explained as Liverpool defender's chances of debut on US Tour are assessed.
Jul 26, 00:27
 Andoni Iraola transfer message to FSG
Liverpool vs. Sunderland: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Andoni Iraola's first pre-season game
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Liverpool's pre-season clash against Sunderland on Saturday.
Jul 25, 01:44
 Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola speaks to the press on July 21, 2026
Liverpool lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly as Andoni Iraola tests squad in first game as manager
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for their pre-season friendly clash against Sunderland at Nashville's GEODIS Park on Saturday.
Jul 23, 23:57
 Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during a press conference on July 21, 2026
Preview:Liverpool vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly clash between Liverpool and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 23, 23:31
 Radek Vitek in action for Bristol City on May 2, 2026
Transfer news and rumours: Manchester United 22-year-old wants to leave, Sunderland in Folarin Balogun blow
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including a Manchester United prospect wanting to leave Old Trafford and Sunderland suffering a blow in the race for Folarin Balogun.
Jul 20, 12:54
 Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris on August 10, 2025
Preview:York City vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season between York City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 16, 16:00
 Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa - April 19, 2026
Transfer news and rumours today: Fenerbahce pushing for Ollie Watkins, Sunderland bring in World Cup defender
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including fresh Fenerbahce interest in Aston Villa centre-forward Ollie Watkins.
Jul 15, 15:51
 Transfer news and rumours: Everton eye ex-Arsenal man, World Cup defender open to Leeds move
Transfer news and rumours: Everton eye former Arsenal man, World Cup defender 'opens' door to Leeds move
Premier League transfer roundup as Sunderland close on Meunier, Leeds push for Muharemovic, and Everton revive Norton‑Cuffy pursuit as summer business accelerates.
Jul 14, 12:25
 Matias Soule of Roma - October 2, 2025
Sunderland transfer news: Serie A target 'seriously considering' Black Cats switch this summer
Roma attacker Matias Soule is reportedly open to a summer move to Premier League side Sunderland ahead of the new season.
Jul 10, 12:47
 Noah Sadiki pictured on 6 December 2025
Sunderland send firm message to Manchester United, City and Chelsea over Noah Sadiki
Sunderland have sent an unambiguous message to Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea following their interest in midfielder Noah Sadiki.
Jul 10, 05:55
 Granit Xhaka of Switzerland on June 18, 2026
Chelsea transfer news: Granit Xhaka speaks out on Sunderland future amid Xabi Alonso reunion hopes
Switzerland star Granit Xhaka speaks out on his Sunderland future amid interest from Chelsea.
Jul 8, 15:32
 Granit Xhaka/Chelsea composite
Why Granit Xhaka was right to reject Chelsea as Sunderland receive massive transfer boost
A former Arsenal and Sunderland midfielder tells Sports Mole why Granit Xhaka made the right decision rejecting Chelsea after the Blues' failed £8m transfer bid.
Jul 3, 20:42
 Granit Xhaka of Sunderland during his side's match against Manchester City, on January 1, 2026
Chelsea transfer news: Real reasons why Sunderland star Granit Xhaka made U-turn over Xabi Alonso reunion
Sunderland star Granit Xhaka reportedly turns down a move to Chelsea due to several important factors.
Jul 3, 19:28
 Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid manager in January 2026.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues to be 'blocked' from signing Premier League midfielder?
Chelsea reportedly face the prospect of finding themselves in a permanent impasse with Sunderland over the transfer of Granit Xhaka.
Jul 2, 18:08
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Sunderland Squad

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1. Anthony Patterson
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2. Niall Huggins
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3. Dennis Cirkin
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5. Daniel Ballard
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6. Timothee Pembele
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7. Jobe Bellingham
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10. Patrick Roberts
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12. Eliezer Mayenda
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13. Luke O'Nien
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14. Romaine Mundle
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15. Nazariy Rusyn
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17. Abdoullah Ba
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