Sunderland stage their first Premier League game in over eight years against West Ham United.

What's at Stake?

The club has invested in stadium infrastructure and personnel, with 11 new signings, including Granit Xhaka. Sunderland's transfer market activity has raised eyebrows, with the question being can they wrong-foot opponents in the Premier League?

The Road to Promotion

Sunderland won an enthralling play-off final at Wembley against Sheffield United to seal their promotion. The team spent four years in the third tier, League One, before returning to the Championship in 2022.

Current Form

As of 27 Jun 2026, Sunderland are 7th in the Premier League, with 54 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDDL. They have scored 42 goals and conceded 48, with a goal difference of -6. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Chelsea on 2026-05-24. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 7th | | Points | 54 | | Recent Form | WWDDL |

The Challenge Ahead

Sunderland face a tough challenge in the Premier League, with a title race that sees them 41 points behind leaders Coventry. However, with their recent form of 4W-1D-0L, they are on a 4-game winning run, and will look to build on this momentum.