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Team news: Coventry City 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.
Coventry City
Sunderland
How they have lined up
Coventry City
- GKCarl Rushworth
- DEFJay Dasilva
- DEFBobby Thomas
- DEFMilan van Ewijk
- DEFAurèle Amenda
- DEFEthan Pinnock
- MIDMatt Grimes
- MIDFrank Onyeka
- MIDJack Rudoni
- MIDCaleb Yirenkyi
- FWDEphron Mason-Clark
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 12 most recent meetings on record, Coventry City lead 5-1, with 6 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Coventry City 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: Coventry City's referees and Sunderland's referees, the VAR overturns in Coventry City and Sunderland games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
Coventry City v Sunderland kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 31 October and is not televised live in the UK, with highlights on Match of the Day. On the radio, BBC Radio 5 Live covers two of each round's Saturday 3pm games, and the rest are on BBC Local Radio or the clubs' own commentary.
On TV
It is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, so it is not shown live on UK television under the traditional blackout. The match centre above shows the line-ups and the score as it happens.
Listen to Coventry City v Sunderland on radio
BBC Radio 5 Live covers two of each round's Saturday 3pm games, and the rest are on BBC Local Radio or the clubs' own commentary.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Coventry City, and around 3,000 Sunderland fans are housed in the South Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Coventry City v Sunderland hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Coventry Building Society Arena, booked directly with Coventry City's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Coventry City hospitality guide covers the lounges at Coventry Building Society Arena 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 Coventry City's official pages before booking.
Getting to Coventry Building Society Arena
Coventry Building Society Arena is in Coventry. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Coventry City away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Coventry City last beat Nottingham Forest 1-0. 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 Coventry City →
Common questions
What time is kick-off?
15:00 UK time on Saturday 31 October, at Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry.
Where are Sunderland fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the South Stand at Coventry Building Society Arena, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
No. It is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, which is not shown live on UK television. On the radio, BBC Radio 5 Live covers two of each round's Saturday 3pm games, and the rest are on BBC Local Radio or the clubs' own commentary.
When did Coventry City and Sunderland last meet?
13 May 2025: Sunderland 1–1 Coventry (Championship). 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.