Sunderland vs Leeds

Sunderland have struggled for consistency in their recent outings, recording two wins, one draw, and three losses across their last six fixtures in all competitions. Their domestic form has been particularly challenging, with defeats in their last two league appearances against Brighton and Bournemouth. Conversely, Leeds have proven difficult to beat recently, remaining unbeaten in their last three league games, although they have been held to draws in two of those matches. Their most recent league outing saw them secure a point at home against Manchester United. Across all competitions, Leeds have managed one win, three draws, and two losses in their latest six matches, showing a tendency to share the points while maintaining a generally stable defensive record compared to their opponents.

The history between these two sides is closely contested over their recent meetings, with each team recording one victory and one draw. The most recent encounter took place in July, where Leeds emerged with a victory at the Stadium of Light.

• Sunderland have managed only one win in their opening seven league matches.
• Leeds hold a strong defensive record, conceding only six goals in their seven league games so far.
• The visitors enter the match with a full week of rest, while Sunderland played in Europe during the midweek.
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been the standout attacking threat for Leeds, contributing four goals in their recent matches.
• Sunderland have struggled to find the net at home, scoring only three times across their five home fixtures this season.

Leeds arrive in better league standing and have shown greater resilience in their recent fixtures compared to Sunderland. While the hosts will hope home advantage can help them climb from the bottom of the table, their lack of goals at the Stadium of Light makes this a difficult challenge. Given the current form and defensive stability of the visitors, the momentum appears to lie with Leeds.

No information is available regarding injuries or player absences for either squad.