Sunderland’s fairy-tale Premier League season continues — but Spurs arrive at the Stadium of Light with Roberto De Zerbi in the dugout and something to prove.
This is more than just three points. Sunderland faces Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, April 12, 2026 FotMob — and with both clubs in vastly different moments of their seasons, the stakes feel very real for contrasting reasons.
Sunderland vs Tottenham: Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur |
| Competition | Premier League 2025–26 |
| Date | Sunday, 12th April 2026 |
| Kick-off | 2:00 PM BST / 1:00 PM UTC |
| Venue | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
| How to Watch (UK) | Sky Sports Premier League |
Sunderland vs Tottenham: The Story So Far
Sunderland’s return to the top flight has been nothing short of remarkable. Régis Le Bris has built a compact, hard-working side that has punched well above its weight all season — their home form in particular has been a fortress. Earlier in the season, Sunderland held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw at the Stadium of Light, keeping their unbeaten home record for the season intact.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are under new management. Roberto De Zerbi took over a side in trouble and is now tasked with reshaping Spurs’ identity — but injuries remain a headache. Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke are among the long-term absentees, leaving the squad thin in creative areas.
Team News & Injuries
Sunderland will be without Nilson Angulo, Enzo Le Fée, Robin Roefs, Bertrand Traoré, Romaine Mundle, and Nordi Mukiele through injury — a significant list of absentees that will test Le Bris’s squad depth.
Tottenham’s injury woes also persist, with several key players unavailable. However, Sunderland hope to have Dan Ballard back after he missed recent home games with Leeds and Manchester City, while Wilson Isidor could make his first start since early December. WhoScored
Predicted Lineups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Jörgensen; Hume, Alderete, Cirkin, Geertruida; Xhaka, Mayenda; Adingra, Le Fée, Brobbey; Isidor
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Gray, Odobert; Richarlison
Form & Match Prediction
Tottenham and Sunderland have faced each other 118 times, with Tottenham holding an all-time advantage of 50 wins to Sunderland’s 37. OneFootball But home advantage and crowd atmosphere at the Stadium of Light could be the great equaliser here.
Six of the last eight games involving these two sides have seen fewer than 2.5 goals Sportskeeda — so don’t expect a goal fest.
Our Prediction: Sunderland 1–1 Tottenham. A tight, disciplined contest at a raucous Stadium of Light, with Sunderland’s home form keeping them in it until the end.
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