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Daniel Ballard
Born: September 22, 1999
Height: 6' 1.5" (187cm)
Hometown: Stevenage, England
Nationality: 
Northern Irish
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Northern IrishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2019-2022 | Arsenal |
| Senior | → 2020-2021 | Blackpool (loan) |
| → 2021-2022 | Millwall (loan) | |
| 2022- | Sunderland | |
| International | 2020- | Northern Ireland |
Sports Mole has 105 articles about Daniel Ballard. Articles 1 to 40:
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Brighton 0-0 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Seagulls suffer unwanted season first
Brighton & Hove Albion fail to score in a Premier League home game for the first time this season as Sunderland dug in to hold the hosts to a 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium.16:58
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Sunderland vs. Newcastle: Head-to-head record and past meetings in Tyne-Wear derby
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Sunderland and Newcastle.Dec 14, 23:17
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Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Florian Wirtz rescues point but Arne Slot sack calls grow
Liverpool are held to a 1-1 stalemate by Sunderland at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday, and the result leaves Arne Slot's position in doubt.Dec 3, 19:52
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Sunderland lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham.Nov 20, 17:35
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Premier League GW11 Team of the Week: Jeremy Doku, Alejandro Garnacho, Emiliano Martinez
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 11 of the 2025-26 season, including Jeremy Doku, Alejandro Garnacho and Emiliano Martinez.Nov 10, 09:18
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Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Brobbey, Ballard deny Gunners in thriller
Brian Brobbey's astounding acrobatic leveller denies Arsenal a critical win in the Premier League title race as Sunderland hold the Gunners to an enthralling 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.Nov 8, 08:08
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Sunderland XI vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Granit Xhaka faces Mikel Arteta reunion
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Nov 6, 12:38
Sunderland lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.Oct 23, 17:10
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Sunderland lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Oct 16, 17:10
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Preview:Northern Ireland vs Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Northern Ireland and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 8, 14:32
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Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Benjamin Sesko shines for the Red Devils
Manchester United claim third straight Old Trafford triumph with a 2-0 win over Sunderland, as Ruben Amorim celebrates 50th match in charge with a crucial victory.Oct 4, 15:04
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Sunderland lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.Oct 2, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Fsun-68a7be4cc79df740704351.jpg "Sunderland's Omar Alderete celebrates next to Dan Ballard on August 16, 2025")
Sunderland lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.Sep 25, 17:05
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Sunderland lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Regis Le Bris faces Enzo Le Fee decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash against Aston Villa.Sep 19, 23:18
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Preview:Sunderland vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 19, 20:38
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Team News: Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Sunderland.Sep 12, 15:00
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Sunderland lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Sep 11, 10:35
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Preview:Crystal Palace vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 11, 10:30
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Preview:Germany vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Germany and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fdion-charles.jpg "Northern Ireland's Dion Charles celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Belarus, on November 15, 2024")
Preview:Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 17:20
Team News: Sunderland vs. Brentford injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Brentford.Aug 28, 11:37
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Sunderland lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after double defensive injury blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday's Premier League encounter with Brentford.Aug 28, 11:37
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Preview:Sunderland vs Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 10:56
Sunderland lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.Aug 21, 22:01
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Preview:Burnley vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 21, 21:45
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Premier League GW1 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Hugo Ekitike, David Raya
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek one, including Erling Haaland, Hugo Ekitike and David Raya.Aug 19, 06:55
Sunderland vs. West Ham United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
After Sunderland's triumphant 3-0 Premier League win against West Ham United, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Aug 16, 22:00
Sunderland 3-0 West Ham United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Black Cats make triumphant Premier League return
Regis Le Bris's Sunderland make a triumphant Premier League return with a 3-0 win over Graham Potter's West Ham United at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Aug 16, 17:00
Sunderland lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League opener of 2025-26 season
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Ham United.Aug 14, 21:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fwilson-isidor.jpg "Wilson Isidor of Sunderland celebrates scoring against Coventry City on May 9, 2025")
Preview:Sunderland vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 11, 20:36
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Preview:Norwich City vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 6, 21:56
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Preview:Sunderland vs. Millwall - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 27, 15:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fregis-le-bris.jpg "Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris prior to kick-off against Millwall, on November 23, 2024")
Preview:Sunderland vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 9, 10:32
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Preview:Leeds United vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 15, 20:54
Preview:Stoke City vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 21:31
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 16:28
Preview:Sunderland vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 24, 23:03
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Preview:Millwall vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 21, 13:44
Preview:Luxembourg vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 18:08
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Preview:Preston North End vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 4, 15:51
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