Preview, form, head-to-head, predicted line-ups, team news and broadcast details for Sunderland’s clash against Liverpool at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday
Sunderland welcome Liverpool to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night in a Premier League meeting that feels significant for both clubs’ short-term aims.
Arne Slot’s side are facing a tough test on the road, with Régis Le Bris leaning on a home crowd that has seen Sunderland remain difficult to beat on their own patch.
The hosts have made a habit of keeping big teams honest on Wearside this season, while Liverpool arrive needing points to steady their league position after a turbulent result at the weekend.
How the teams go into the game: form
Sunderland start the round in ninth on 36 points from 25 matches, a return that demonstrated how quickly they have adapted to Premier League life. Their record of nine wins, as many draws and seven defeats shows a side that has been hard to shift even when they have not been at their sharpest in both boxes. Sunderland are the only team to remain unbeaten on home soil with seven wins and five draws in 12 matches.
Meanwhile, Liverpool sit sixth on 39 points after 25 matches, and they head north following a dramatic 2–1 home defeat to Manchester City. Slot’s side have won just one of their last seven league games, with their last road victory dating back in December at Tottenham Hotspur.
Sunderland vs Liverpool: Head-to-head
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League games against Sunderland, going back to a defeat in March 2012. The previous meeting between the two sides this season ended in a 1-1 draw at Anfield in December.
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Sunderland vs Liverpool: Team news
Sunderland have a notable injury issue in midfield, as Granit Xhaka continues his recovery from an ankle setback. Meanwhile, having returned from AFCON with an injury, Bertrand Traoré is a major doubt after missing Sunderland’s last 10 games.
As for Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended for the trip after his red card against Manchester City. Joe Gomez is doubtful but back in training as confirmed by Arne Slot on Tuesday, while Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined.
Sunderland vs Liverpool: Predicted line-ups
Sunderland predicted line-up: Robin Roefs; Nordi Mukiele, Dan Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo Mandava; Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fée; Trai Hume, Habib Diarra, Chemsdine Talbi; Brian Brobbey.
Liverpool predicted line-up: Alisson; Curtis Jones, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Milos Kerkez; Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch; Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Hugo Ekitiké.
Sunderland vs Liverpool: When and where to watch in US & UK
The match kicks off at 20:15 GMT on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Stadium of Light.
In the United States, that corresponds to 15:15 ET and 12:15 PT.
In the UK, Sunderland vs Liverpool will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. In the US, the game is available to stream on Peacock, which lists the fixture on its live sports schedule.