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Team news: Sunderland and Leeds United
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Sunderland
Leeds United
How they have lined up
Sunderland
- GKRobin Roefs
- DEFDaniel Ballard
- DEFThomas Meunier
- DEFNordi Mukiele
- DEFReinildo Mandava
- DEFKevin Danso
- MIDGranit Xhaka
- MIDEnzo Le Fée
- MIDNoah Sadiki
- FWDBrian Brobbey
- FWDNilson Angulo
Leeds United
- GKJames Trafford
- DEFJames Justin
- DEFTarik Muharemović
- DEFEthan Ampadu
- DEFJayden Bogle
- DEFNico Elvedi
- DEFGabriel Gudmundsson
- MIDAnton Stach
- MIDAo Tanaka
- FWDDominic Calvert-Lewin
- FWDNoah Okafor
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 10 most recent meetings on record, it is level at 3 wins each and 4 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Sunderland v Leeds United 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: Sunderland's referees and Leeds United's referees, the VAR overturns in Sunderland and Leeds United games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
Sunderland v Leeds United kicks off at 16:30 UK time on Sunday 25 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 Sunderland v Leeds United 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 Sunderland, and around 3,000 Leeds United fans are housed in the North Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Sunderland v Leeds United hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Stadium of Light, booked directly with Sunderland's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Sunderland hospitality guide covers the lounges at Stadium of Light 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 Sunderland's official pages before booking.
Getting to Stadium of Light
Stadium of Light is in Sunderland. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Sunderland away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Sunderland last lost 0-2 to Brighton. Leeds United last lost 1-2 to Arsenal. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Elland Road: Leeds United v Sunderland →
Common questions
What time is kick-off?
16:30 UK time on Sunday 25 October, at Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Where are Leeds United fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the North Stand at Stadium of Light, 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?
Yes. Sky Sports is showing it live in the UK, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day.
When did Sunderland and Leeds United last meet?
31 Jul 2026: Sunderland 0–1 Leeds (Premier League - Summer Series). 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.