Sunderland head to Merseyside to take on Everton in their final away game of the season. The Lads are looking to end on a high note after a 4-game winning run, including a recent 2-1 win over Chelsea on 2026-05-24.

What's at stake?

The game is the penultimate match of the season for both teams, with Everton sitting one point and two places above Sunderland in the table.

Head-to-head record

Sunderland have a mixed record against Everton, with 21 wins, 14 draws, and 61 losses in all competitions.

Recent form

Sunderland are on a 4-game winning run, with their recent form reading WWWWD. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 7th in Premier League, 54 pts, 14W-12D-12L from 38 games | | Goals this season | 42 scored, 48 conceded (-6 goal difference) | | Title race | 41 points behind leaders Coventry | | Last result | Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea (2026-05-24) | | Recent form (last 5) | 4W-1D-0L (WWWWD, most recent first) |

The Lads will be looking to build on their recent form and end the season on a high note. With the pressure off both teams, it's anyone's game. Sunderland have the distinction of closing Everton's first season at the brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium, having already knocked them out of the FA Cup earlier in the season.

The opposition

Everton have been inconsistent this season, with no wins, draws, or losses in more than two successive games in the league. They have won just one of their last seven games, but will be looking to bounce back against Sunderland.

The game kicks off on Sunday, 17th May 2026, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with full live match coverage available via Sky Sports. Don't forget to follow the blow-by-blow account of the game on the Roker Report Twitter feed (@RokerReport) and check out the player ratings after the full-time whistle at www.RokerReport.sbnation.com.

Sunderland are currently on a 4-game winning run, and will be looking to make it five against Everton. The Lads have a mixed record against Everton, but will be confident of getting a result after their recent form. With just two games left to play, Sunderland will be looking to end the season on a high note and build momentum for next season.