Sunderland vs Everton Preview

The Stadium of Light prepares to host a Premier League encounter laden with historical significance as Sunderland welcome Everton on 3rd November 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT. This fixture arrives at a critical juncture for both clubs, though the contrasting trajectories couldn’t be more apparent. Sunderland have enjoyed an encouraging start to their campaign, winning three of their last five matches while suffering just one defeat to demonstrate they possess the quality and character to compete at this level. The Black Cats have shown impressive resilience both home and away, combining defensive organization with clinical finishing to establish themselves as a team capable of troubling any opponent on their day. Everton, meanwhile, arrive on Wearside in the midst of a concerning slump, having won just once in their last five fixtures while suffering three defeats that have exposed defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge in attack.

Sunderland’s recent form reveals a side growing in confidence and tactical cohesion. The Black Cats have collected impressive victories including a stunning 2-1 away win at Chelsea on October 25th, a commanding 2-0 home triumph over Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 18th, and a hard-fought 1-0 away victory at Nottingham Forest on September 27th. However, they did suffer a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Manchester United on October 4th, a result that served as a reminder of the quality gap that still exists against the Premier League’s elite. They also fought out a 1-1 home draw with Aston Villa on September 21st, demonstrating their ability to compete against top-six opposition. With three wins, one draw, and one loss from their last five matches, Sunderland have established themselves as a competitive Premier League outfit. The Stadium of Light has become a fortress once again, with the passionate home support driving the team forward and creating an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams.

Everton’s recent record makes for sobering reading for the Toffees faithful. The Merseyside club have endured a torrid spell, winning just once in their last five fixtures while suffering three defeats that have raised serious concerns about their ability to compete consistently. The losses have been comprehensive—a 3-0 home hammering by Tottenham Hotspur on October 26th, a 2-0 away defeat at Manchester City on October 18th, and a 2-0 away loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup on September 23rd. Their solitary victory came in a 2-1 home win over Crystal Palace on October 5th, while they also secured a 1-1 home draw against West Ham United on September 29th. The pattern reveals alarming defensive vulnerabilities, particularly away from Goodison Park where they’ve struggled to establish any control or resilience. With just one win from their last five and confidence fragile, Everton desperately need a result to halt this slide before it spirals into a full-blown crisis.

The head-to-head record strongly favors Everton. The Toffees have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning four of the last five meetings while Sunderland claimed just one victory. Everton secured comprehensive victories including a 3-0 home win in the Carabao Cup in September 2017, a 2-0 home triumph in the Premier League in February 2017, a commanding 3-0 away victory at the Stadium of Light in September 2016, and a thrilling 6-2 home demolition in November 2015 that showcased their attacking quality. Sunderland’s solitary success came in a memorable 3-0 home win in May 2016, proving they can defeat Everton when everything aligns perfectly. However, with Everton having won the last two encounters and historically dominating this fixture, the Toffees will arrive with psychological confidence despite their current struggles, though Sunderland’s recent form suggests this could be their opportunity to reverse that trend.

Football fans worldwide can witness this Premier League showdown, with Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League broadcasting live in the UK and Ireland, while international audiences can tune in via USA Network in the United States, DAZN in Canada, Stan Sport in Australia, and beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa. With kick-off at 20:00 GMT, this promises to be compelling viewing as Sunderland seek to maintain their impressive form while Everton desperately need points to stabilize their season.

Injured Players:

Sunderland: Habib Diarra (Out), Leo Hjelde (Out), Romaine Mundle (Out), Dennis Cirkin (Out), Aji Alese (Out)

Everton: Jarrad Branthwaite (Out), Merlin Röhl (Doubtful)

Sunderland face a significant injury crisis with five players ruled out including Diarra, Hjelde, Mundle, Cirkin, and Alese, depleting their defensive and midfield options considerably. Everton will be without defender Branthwaite while Röhl’s status remains doubtful, though they’re in better shape than their hosts from an injury perspective.

Possible Line-Ups

Sunderland (4-2-3-1)

Hume, Roefs, Alderete, Sadiki, Fée, Ballard, Xhaka, Rigg, Isidor, Traoré, Mukiele

Everton (4-2-3-1)

O’Brien, Pickford, Gueye, Keane, Ndiaye, Barry, Dewsbury-Hall, Garner, Tarkowski, Grealish, Mykolenko

🔴 Sunderland Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Chelsea	1-2	Sunderland	English Premier League	Oct 25, 2025
✅	Sunderland	2-0	Wolverhampton Wanderers	English Premier League	Oct 18, 2025
❌	Manchester United	2-0	Sunderland	English Premier League	Oct 4, 2025
✅	Nottingham Forest	0-1	Sunderland	English Premier League	Sep 27, 2025
🤝	Sunderland	1-1	Aston Villa	English Premier League	Sep 21, 2025

🔵 Everton Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
❌	Everton	0-3	Tottenham Hotspur	English Premier League	Oct 26, 2025
❌	Manchester City	2-0	Everton	English Premier League	Oct 18, 2025
✅	Everton	2-1	Crystal Palace	English Premier League	Oct 5, 2025
🤝	Everton	1-1	West Ham United	English Premier League	Sep 29, 2025
❌	Wolverhampton Wanderers	2-0	Everton	English Carabao Cup	Sep 23, 2025

🏆 Head-to-Head Record

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Everton	3-0	Sunderland	English Carabao Cup	Sep 20, 2017
Everton	2-0	Sunderland	English Premier League	Feb 25, 2017
Sunderland	0-3	Everton	English Premier League	Sep 12, 2016
Sunderland	3-0	Everton	English Premier League	May 11, 2016
Everton	6-2	Sunderland	English Premier League	Nov 1, 2015

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
🇬🇧 UK	Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
🇺🇸 USA	USA Network
🇨🇦 Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
🇦🇺 Australia	Stan Sport
🇩🇪 Germany	Sky Sport Premier League
🇪🇸 Spain	DAZN Spain
🇫🇷 France	Canal+ Foot
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	beIN SPORTS CONNECT
🇿🇦 South Africa	DStv App, SuperSport Premier League
🇧🇷 Brazil	Disney+ Premium Brazil, ESPN4 Brazil