Sunderland XI vs Everton – Predicted lineup and team news

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·17. Mai 2026

Sunderland XI vs Everton – Predicted lineup and team news

Sunderland visit the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to cap off an impressive top-flight return in style.

Régis Le Bris has enjoyed an excellent campaign upon their return to the Premier League. The promoted side currently occupy twelfth place with a perfectly symmetrical league record. They have recorded twelve victories, twelve draws, and twelve defeats across thirty-six matches.

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The Black Cats are visiting the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the second time this season. They previously eliminated Everton here on penalties in the FA Cup third round. That said, the visitors have been highly inconsistent on their travels this term. Le Bris will demand total intensity to spoil Everton’s final home party.

Sunderland team news

Sunderland remain without influential defender Dan Ballard due to a three-match suspension. The club failed with an official disciplinary appeal following his recent red card. Romaine Mundle is also out for the remainder of the campaign with a hamstring issue.

However, winger Bertrand Traoré has returned to training and faces a late fitness check. Enzo Le Fée is expected to keep his advanced role after impressing against Manchester United.

Sunderland have been superb defensively, keeping eleven clean sheets during this top-flight campaign. That marks the most by any promoted club since the 2020-21 season.

Meanwhile, the visitors have struggled early in games, scoring just twelve first-half goals. They rely on Brian Brobbey to lead the attack alongside quick transitions after the interval. Granit Xhaka will anchor the midfield to protect a rearranged defensive line.