Sunderland will face Burnley at the Stadium of Light on Monday night, aiming to keep their perfect home record and strengthen their position in the top half of the league.
The Black Cats have had an up-and-down winter but remain strong at home, where they have not lost a league match this season. Manager Régis Le Bris is looking for a strong response after a tough away loss last weekend. With some key midfielders out, Sunderland’s organized play has helped them excel at home, often scoring late in matches. A win tonight would boost their chances for European qualification.
Sunderland Team News
Régis Le Bris’s squad is dealing with notable injuries in midfield. Granit Xhaka is out with an ankle injury and will be sidelined for at least three weeks. Bertrand Traoré and Jocelyn Ta Bi are also unavailable. As a result, the manager is expected to stick with a 4-3-3 formation focused on midfield control.
Robin Roefs will start as goalkeeper, backed by defenders Daniel Ballard and Omar Alderete. Noah Sadiki and Habib Diarra will likely form a defensive midfield duo, allowing Enzo Le Fée to advance the ball. Brian Brobbey, in great form with three goals in the last four matches, will lead the attack. Significantly, all of Brobbey’s five league goals this season have come after the 60th minute.
Sunderland Predicted Lineup
Sunderland predicted XI: Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Cirkin; Diarra, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Talbi; Brobbey
When will the match kick off?
This Premier League match is scheduled for Monday, 2 February 2026, at the Stadium of Light. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Sunderland vs Burnley?
In the UK, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, starting at 19:00 GMT on TV and the Sky Go app.
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