Sunderland FC vs Southamton FC Preview, lineups, prediction, team news
Today’s Match Between Sunderland FC and Southamton FC: Preview, Prediction, Team News, and Lineups EFL Championship Round 5 Today Match on 2nd September 2023 at Stadium of Light (Sunderland).
Sunderland FC vs Southamton FC Match Preview
Sunderland and Southampton will meet at the Stadium of Light on Saturday 2 September 2023, in the matchday 5 match of the EFL Championship.
Sunderland comes to this match after a 1-1 draw with Coventry City in their previous match. They have only won one of their four league games so far this season and currently sit 17th in the table.
Southampton, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their four league games so far and currently sit second in the table. They come into this game after a 2-1 win over Barnsley.
The two teams have met 104 times in the past, with Sunderland winning 42 of those games, Southampton winning 34 and 28 games ending in draws.
Sunderland FC vs. Southamton FC Match Facts
- League: EFL Championship Round 5
- MATCH: Sunderland FC vs. Southamton FC
- DATE: 2nd September 2023
- VENUE: Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
- TIME: 11:30(UK)
Sunderland FC vs Southamton FC Team News
Sunderland FC
- Jay Matete, Aji Alese, Corry Evans and Ross Stewart are still injured and will miss the game.
- It’s also not likely that Patrick Roberts will recover from his hamstring injury in time to take his place on the team.
Southampton FC
- Jack Stephens will be out for the season with a knee injury.
- Mason Holgate will make his Southampton defense debut.
- Will Smallbone and Juan Larios are also out with injury.
- In general, Sunderland are slightly more exhausted than Southampton in terms of injuries, but both teams will be looking to field solid line-ups for this important game.
Possible starting lineups For Both Teams
Sunderland
- Bailey Peacock-Farrell
- Lynden Gooch
- Carl Winchester
- Bailey Wright
- Dion Sanderson
- Luke O’Nien
- Alex Pritchard
- Elliot Embleton
- Alex McGeady
- Nathan Broadhead
- Jobe Bellingham
Southampton
- Fraser Forster
- Kyle Walker-Peters
- Lyanco
- Jan Bednarek
- Mason Holgate
- Mohamed Elyounoussi
- Oriol Romeu
- James Ward-Prowse
- Nathan Redmond
- Armando Broja
- Che Adams
Sunderland FC vs. Southamton FC Prediction
Based on the information you have provided, here is my prediction for the Sunderland vs Southampton match on September 2, 2023:
Sunderland 1-2 Southampton
I think Southampton will win this game, but it will be very close. Sunderland have been improving in recent weeks and will be confident of getting a result at home. However, Southampton have been the better team so far this season and have the quality to win this match.
The key for Southampton will be stopping Sunderland’s offensive threat. Nathan Broadhead and Alex McGeady have been in good form for the Black Cats and will need to be kept quiet. Southampton must also be wary of Sunderland’s set pieces as they have been a threat in these situations in recent games.
FAQs
Q. When does Sunderland FC vs Southamton FC kick off?
Ans. 2nd September 2023 at 11:30(UK)
Q. Where is Sunderland FC vs. Southamton FC being played?
Ans. Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
Q. Where can I get tickets for Sunderland FC vs. Southamton FC?
Ans. Tickets are available on the Home Side Club website.
Q. What time does the Sunderland FC vs. Southamton FC Match match start?
Ans. 11:30(UK)
Q. Which team will hit more Goals in Sunderland FC vs Southamton FC match?
Ans. Southamton FC will hit more Goals in this match.
Q. What TV channel is Sunderland FC vs. Southamton FC on in the UK?
Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports (UK/Irl).
Q. Where can I stream Sunderland FC vs. Southamton FC in the UK?
Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports (UK/Irl).
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