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Sunderland kicks off the Premier League 2026/27 season with an away match against Ipswich Town. The Black Cats, who finished seventh in the last campaign with 54 points from 38 games, will host Fulham in their opening home match.
What's the schedule?
Sunderland's first derby match against Newcastle United is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at St James' Park. The return fixture will be at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, May 1.
Key fixtures
The Black Cats will start their festive matches by hosting Crystal Palace on Saturday, December 19, and travel to Everton on Boxing Day before ending the year at Old Trafford against Manchester United on Wednesday, December 30.
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| August 22 | Ipswich | Away |
| August 29 | Fulham | Home |
| December 5 | Newcastle | Away |
| May 1 | Newcastle | Home |
Current form
As of June 24, 2026, Sunderland's league standing is seventh, with 54 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDDL. Their last result was a 2-1 win against Chelsea on May 24, 2026.
Sunderland will begin 2027 with a home match against Hull City on Saturday, January 2. The Black Cats will host Bournemouth on Saturday, May 15, and then travel to Leeds United on Sunday, May 23, before ending the season with a home match against Manchester City on Sunday, May 30.
