Sunderland hosts Everton in a compelling Monday night fixture at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats sit sixth after a stunning comeback win at Chelsea.

What's at Stake?

The two clubs enter the match at opposite ends of the form table. Sunderland has won three of their last four matches, while Everton has lost their last two league games without scoring a goal.

Team News

Régis Le Bris has received a significant boost ahead of the match, with two players potentially returning to the squad. Key defender Omar Alderete has trained well and may be cleared from concussion protocols in time to play. In addition, winger Simon Adingra may also return from a minor hamstring issue.

Form

Sunderland is currently one of the league's in-form teams, with 17 points from nine games. This marks their best start to a top-flight season since 1999. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 7th in League, 54 pts, 14W-12D-12L from 38 games | | Recent form | WWDDL | | Last result | Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea (2026-05-24) |

Predicted Lineups

Possible Sunderland starting XI: Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Geertruida, Sadiki; Talbi, Isidor, Le Fee Possible Everton starting XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry

How to Watch

Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 7:00 pm GMT.