Sunderland’s strong early-season momentum was always likely to slow at some point, and Regis Le Bris’s side now find themselves outside the top 10 after winning just one of their last six Premier League matches.
That lone victory did come at the Stadium of Light, a 2–1 win over Crystal Palace, but the Black Cats were beaten 3–1 away by West Ham United last time out, softfootball reported.
Despite their recent dip, Sunderland remain difficult to beat at home. They are still unbeaten at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this season and are now the only top-flight side yet to lose a home game after Arsenal’s defeat last weekend.
A win on Monday night would keep them firmly in touch with the European places and mark their third victory in four games across all competitions, following their FA Cup penalty shootout success over Everton.
Burnley arrive on Wearside still searching for a league win, but their performances suggest signs of improvement. Last time out, they were involved in late drama at Turf Moor as Cristian Romero rescued Tottenham with a 90th-minute header, stretching Burnley’s winless Premier League run.
Before that, they showed real resilience at Anfield, where aFlorian Wirtz strike was not enough to beat them as Burnley held Liverpool to a hard-fought draw.
Scott Parker’s side are unbeaten in four games in all competitions and have drawn five of their last seven matches, but they remain 19th and are still without an away clean sheet this season. Ahead of this clash, Burnley posted on their official X handle asking fans,
“Where will you be supporting us from this Monday? 🌍”,
showing belief as they travel north.
Burnley did beat Sunderland 2–0 earlier in the season, but they have won just once in their last 12 visits to the Stadium of Light.
Team News
Sunderland remain without Granit Xhaka, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, while Bertrand Traore is also unavailable. Burnley could welcome back Zian Flemming and Joe Worrall, though several players remain injured.
Prediction
Sunderland’s home strength could prove decisive. Burnley’s resilience is clear, but with their away struggles continuing, one goal may be enough for the Black Cats to secure all three points.
Where to watch
| Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, NOW Sports Membership |
| United States | USA Network | — |
| Canada | fubo Sports Network | — |
| South Africa | SuperSport Premier League | Showmax |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports MENA English 1 | — |
| Ireland | Sky Sports | NOW Ireland |
