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Team news: Sunderland and Liverpool
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
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Liverpool
Head to head
The Head to head tab in the match centre above shows every recent meeting between Sunderland and Liverpool on record.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Sunderland v Liverpool 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 Liverpool's referees, the VAR overturns in Sunderland and Liverpool games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
Sky Sports has picked it to show live, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day. 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool fans are housed in the North Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Sunderland v Liverpool 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. Liverpool last beat Bournemouth 1-0. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
Common questions
When is the game?
Tuesday 5 January at Stadium of Light in Sunderland. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.
Where are Liverpool 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.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.