Sunderland welcome Fulham to the Stadium of Light on Sunday 30 August 2026 (14:00 BST). The Black Cats lost 1–2 at Ipswich in GW1; Fulham opened with a west London derby at Chelsea.
Sunderland: team news & GW1 form
Regis Le Bris's Sunderland target their first Premier League home points. Xhaka and Brobbey lead the attack; Adingga and Rigg provide width.
Sunderland Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Fulham: team news & GW1 form
Marco Silva's Fulham use width through Smith Rowe and Iwobi, with Muniz leading the line. Away at a promoted side offers clean-sheet potential for Robinson and Andersen.
Key tactical battle
Sunderland's home crowd vs Fulham's technical possession — set pieces could decide a tight mid-table clash.
Head-to-head record
Limited PL history; Fulham's experience at this level is the differentiator.
Fantasy & Predictor picks
- Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham, FWD): focal point in the XI.
- Brian Brobbey (Sunderland, FWD): home goal threat.
- Antonee Robinson (Fulham, DEF): attacking full-back.
- Predictor: Fulham win 1–0 or 2–1.
Prediction
Fulham's top-flight nous edges it. Prediction: Sunderland 1–2 Fulham.