Manchester City host Sunderland in Matchweek 5 of the 2026/27 Premier League. On this page: the live match centre, the head-to-head record, where to watch on TV and radio, tickets and hospitality, and how to get to Etihad Stadium.
Match centre
The match centre updates live from about an hour before kick-off, when the confirmed line-ups drop, then the timeline, stats, head-to-head and result as they happen.
Live scores and the full Premier League table across all 20 clubs, or play Called It and predict this scoreline before kick-off. It is free, no sign-up.
Head to head
Manchester City and Sunderland have not met in the last few seasons on record, so there is little recent history between them. Any past meetings and both sides' current form show in the match centre above.
Where to watch
On TV
It is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, so it is not shown live on UK television under the traditional blackout. talkSPORT have radio commentary, and the match centre above shows the line-ups and the score as it happens.
On radio
talkSPORT carry live Premier League radio commentary across the UK.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Manchester City, with Sunderland fans housed in the South Stand, around 3,000 of them. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Hospitality
Matchday hospitality and premium seats are sold through Manchester City's official hospitality team; the packages and prices sit on the club's own site.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Manchester City's official pages before booking.
Getting to Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium is in Manchester. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Manchester City away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Manchester City last beat Bournemouth 2-1. Sunderland last lost 1-2 to Ipswich Town. 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 Manchester City →
Common questions
What time is kick-off?
15:00 UK time on Saturday 19 September, at Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Where are Sunderland fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the South Stand at Etihad Stadium, 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. talkSPORT have radio commentary.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.