Sunderland earned a 1-1 draw against Wolves on May 2, 2026, at Molineux Stadium. Nordi Mukiele gave Sunderland the lead in the 17th minute.

The game took a dramatic turn when Dan Ballard was sent off in the 24th minute for violent conduct. Despite being down to ten men, Sunderland held firm, with Wolves pushing forward but lacking a cutting edge.

Sunderland's current form

As of June 27, 2026, Sunderland stands 7th in the Premier League with 54 points, having won 14 games, drawn 12, and lost 12. Their recent form shows 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 games, with a 4-game winning run. | Category | Stat | | League standing | 7th | | Points | 54 | | Recent form | WWDDL |

Key players and their impact

Granit Xhaka and Dennis Cirkin played key roles in the match, with Xhaka providing the assist for Mukiele's goal. Sunderland's goalkeeper, Robin Roefs, also made important saves to keep his team in the game.

Sunderland's next match will be key in determining their final standing in the Premier League. With 42 goals scored and 48 conceded, they will look to improve their goal difference and secure a strong finish to the season. Their last result was a 2-1 win against Chelsea on May 24, 2026, which will give them confidence going into their next match.