Sunderland return to Premier League action following the international break by hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light on October 18.
After being promoted to the top flight this season, Sunderland have made a decent start to the campaign, currently standing 10th in the league table after three wins, two draws, and two defeats.
Wolves, meanwhile, are having a terrible run, sitting bottom of the table. The Midlands club, who are yet to bag a win in the league, have earned only two points after losing five out of seven games.
Overall, Sunderland and Wolves have faced each other in 122 games across all competitions, with the Black Cats having the advantage with 49 victories, while Wolves have managed 41 wins.
However, in the Premier League, Sunderland have won only one out of the six matches against Wolves, who have bagged four victories.
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Sunderland vs. Wolves lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Sunderland are expected to be without Aji Alese, Dennis Cirkin, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Romaine Mundle, and Habib Diarra due to their respective injuries.
The Black Cats could also be missing Omar Alderete and Noah Sadiki, who suffered knocks during the international break, with reports suggesting that their availability will be determined ahead of the match.
Sunderland predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Roefs (GK) — Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Masuaku — Xhaka, Neil — Traore, Le Fee, Adingra — Isidor
Injured: Diarra (groin), Hjelde (Achilles), Mundle (hamstring), Cirkin (wrist/knee), Alese (shoulder), Alderete (muscle, doubt), Sadiki (ankle, doubt)
Suspended: Reinildo (red card)
Wolves have two outstanding injuries in their squad: Matt Doherty, who sustained a wrist injury, and Leon Chiwome, who suffered a knee injury.
Reports have suggested that Toti Gomes, who was down with the flu, is expected to return to the pitch against Sunderland.
Head coach Vitor Pereira will be hoping to lead his squad to a much-needed win on Saturday.
Wolves predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Johnstone (GK) — Tchatchoua, S. Bueno, Krejci, H. Bueno — Munetsi, Andre, Gomes — Arias, Larsen, Hwang
Injured: Doherty (wrist), Chiwome (knee)
Suspended: None
Sunderland vs. Wolves match details
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Kickoff time: 3 p.m. local / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
- Location: Stadium of Light, Sunderland (UK)
- Competition: Premier League matchweek eight
- Referee: Rob Jones
- VAR: Paul Howard
