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·27 September 2025

Sunderland XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news

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High-flying Sunderland will travel to the City Ground on Saturday, aiming to continue their impressive start to the Premier League season.

As the best-performing newly-promoted side, the Black Cats currently sit seventh in the table and are unbeaten in their last three matches. Régis Le Bris’s side has demonstrated remarkable character recently.


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Most notably, they fought back to secure a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa last weekend despite playing with ten men for over an hour. Consequently, Sunderland will be confident of extending their strong run against a Nottingham Forest team still adapting under a new manager.

Sunderland XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news

Sunderland team news

Régis Le Bris will have to manage several absences for the trip to Nottingham. The team will be without club-record signing Habib Diarra, who is a long-term absentee. In addition, Reinildo Mandava begins a three-match suspension following his recent red card. Arthur Masuaku is therefore the most likely candidate to deputise at left-back.

Despite these setbacks, the manager can rely on in-form striker Wilson Isidor to lead the attack. Isidor has been a crucial player this season, scoring three of the team’s six league goals so far.

Sunderland predicted Lineup

Sunderland predicted XI: Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Masuaku; Rigg, Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Isidor, Le Fee

When is Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland?

The Premier League match is set for Saturday, 27 September 2025, at the City Ground. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 pm BST.

How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland?

Sky Sports will broadcast the match live on its Main Event and Premier League channels. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm BST.

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