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Team news: Bournemouth and Sunderland
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Bournemouth
Sunderland
How they have lined up
Bournemouth
- GKĐorđe Petrović
- DEFJames Hill
- DEFAdrien Truffert
- DEFAntónio Silva
- DEFAdam Smith
- MIDAlex Scott
- MIDMarcus Tavernier
- MIDTyler Adams
- FWDRayan
- FWDEvanilson
- FWDJustin Kluivert
Sunderland
- GKRobin Roefs
- DEFDaniel Ballard
- DEFThomas Meunier
- DEFNordi Mukiele
- DEFReinildo Mandava
- DEFKevin Danso
- MIDGranit Xhaka
- MIDEnzo Le Fée
- MIDNoah Sadiki
- FWDBrian Brobbey
- FWDNilson Angulo
The eleven players who have started the most Premier League games for each side in 2026/27, with minutes played breaking ties, counted on 10 October. This is not a predicted or confirmed line-up; the confirmed teams land in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Head to head
In their 6 most recent meetings on record, it is level at 2 wins each and 2 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Bournemouth v Sunderland has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Bournemouth's referees and Sunderland's referees, the VAR overturns in Bournemouth and Sunderland games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
Bournemouth v Sunderland kicks off at 14:00 UK time on Sunday 18 October, live on Sky Sports, with the exact channel confirmed nearer the day.
On TV
Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Bournemouth v Sunderland on radio
Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Bournemouth, and around 1,300 Sunderland fans are housed in the East Stand corner. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Bournemouth v Sunderland hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Vitality Stadium, booked directly with Bournemouth's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Bournemouth hospitality guide covers the lounges at Vitality Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Bournemouth's official pages before booking.
Getting to Vitality Stadium
Vitality Stadium is in Bournemouth. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Bournemouth away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Bournemouth last lost 1-5 to Chelsea. Sunderland last lost 0-2 to Brighton. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Stadium of Light: Sunderland v Bournemouth →
Common questions
What time is kick-off?
14:00 UK time on Sunday 18 October, at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.
Where are Sunderland fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the East Stand corner at Vitality Stadium, with a typical allocation of around 1,300. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
Yes. Sky Sports is showing it live in the UK, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day.
When did Bournemouth and Sunderland last meet?
28 Feb 2026: Bournemouth 1–1 Sunderland (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.