Sunderland host Hull City in the League Cup second round on Tuesday, with manager Regis Le Bris set to rotate his squad heavily. The match at the Stadium of Light offers a chance to progress in a competition where the Black Cats have not won a game since October 2021.
Le Bris confirmed his intention to make wholesale changes following the weekend's Premier League action. "I would make nine or ten changes from the eleven we saw at the weekend," the Sunderland manager said. This approach is influenced by a demanding schedule that sees the club play five matches in sixteen days. The manager also indicated that new signings Methalie and Fofana, additions to the left side, are likely to get minutes.
Sunderland enter this cup tie sitting 12th in the Premier League with four points from three games. Their recent form reads draw, win, loss, having scored three goals and conceded three so far this season. They are five points behind early leaders Manchester City. This League Cup fixture arrives just days before a significant league test at home against second-placed Arsenal on September 12th. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings throughout the campaign.
The historical record favors Sunderland, who have 14 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses in all competitions against Hull. They have scored 39 goals to Hull's 25 in those meetings. The most recent clash was a 2-0 victory for Sunderland on February 22nd, 2025. However, Hull have proven tough opponents at the Stadium of Light, remaining unbeaten in their last five visits across all competitions. This adds an intriguing layer to Tuesday's encounter.
Tickets for the cup tie are available through the club's official website. Full live match coverage will be broadcast on Sky Sports+, while BBC Radio Newcastle will provide live audio commentary. With Le Bris prioritizing squad depth, supporters may see a different lineup aiming to build momentum. The manager's comments about his new signings suggest he views this as an opportunity to integrate them into the side.
The outcome could provide a boost ahead of the important Premier League fixture against Arsenal. Sunderland's full schedule, including this cup match and the upcoming league games, is available on the club's fixtures page. The team will look to end Hull's positive run at their home ground and advance in a competition they have struggled in recently. Their next challenge is a home league match against Arsenal on September 12th.
