Sunderland vs Burnley – Match Preview and Team Updates

Premier League gameweek 24 wraps up at the Stadium of Light on Monday night with Sunderland taking on Burnley, who are eager to end a long winless streak.

Both newly-promoted teams sit at opposite ends of the standings, facing challenges this winter. Sunderland, under Régis Le Bris, has won only one of their last six league matches, placing them 11th. They remain unbeaten at home this season, though.

Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, finds themselves in a pressing situation, sitting 19th with 14 matches without a win. However, they arrive in Sunderland unbeaten in four matches, highlighted by a spirited 2–2 draw against Tottenham.

Sunderland vs Burnley – Match Preview and Team News

• Date: Monday, 2 February 2026
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
• Referee: Paul Tierney
• VAR: Stuart Attwell
• Last Meeting: Burnley 2–0 Sunderland (23 Aug 2025), Premier League

Team News

Sunderland

Régis Le Bris announced that Granit Xhaka is recovering well from an ankle injury but is about three weeks away from returning. Sunderland will also be without Bertrand Traoré (knee) and new signing Jocelyn Ta Bi (ankle). After a disappointing 3–1 loss at West Ham, Habib Diarra is expected to strengthen the midfield.

Burnley

Scott Parker welcomes back Zian Flemming and Joe Worrall, both now fit for selection. However, Burnley still has several injuries, including Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, and Josh Cullen. New loan arrival James Ward-Prowse might feature after joining from West Ham.

Form

Sunderland

Sunderland has turned the Stadium of Light into a stronghold, boasting an unbeaten home record this season (W6 D5). Their recent domestic performances include a 2–1 win against Crystal Palace and a 1–1 draw with Manchester City. They often score late, with 72% of their home goals coming in the second half, and are only four points shy of potential European spots.

Burnley

Burnley arrives in Sunderland after several draws that have stabilized their season, including a recent 2–2 draw with Tottenham and a 1–1 draw at Liverpool. They have drawn five of their last seven league games since Matchday 17. However, their away performance is a concern, with only one win in 11 matches. They have also conceded seven late goals this season.

Predicted Lineups

Sunderland Predicted XI: Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Cirkin; Diarra, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Talbi; Brobbey

Burnley Predicted XI: Dubravka; Humphreys, Esteve, Tuanzebe; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Edwards, Anthony; Foster

How to Watch Sunderland vs Burnley?

This match will be featured on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 19:00 GMT on both the television and the Sky Go app.

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