Sunderland and Bournemouth meet at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon in a battle between two of the Premier League’s surprise packages.
Both sides are level on points in the hunt for European places. The Black Cats, currently 7th, will be looking to preserve their unbeaten home record after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Fulham last weekend.
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Meanwhile, they host a Bournemouth side (8th) that showed tremendous character in their last outing, fighting back from 2-0 down to snatch a 2-2 draw against West Ham United.
Sunderland vs Bournemouth – Match Preview and Team News
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Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
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Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
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Last Meeting: Sunderland 0-1 Bournemouth, 29 April 2017, Premier League
Team News
Sunderland
Régis Le Bris has no fresh injury concerns but remains without two key first-team players. Midfielder Habib Diarra is still recovering from a groin injury, while defender Aji Alese remains in the treatment room with a shoulder issue.
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Goalkeeper Robin Roefs, who boasts the highest save percentage in the division (79.3%), is an automatic starter. The manager is expected to stick with his trusted 3-4-3 formation, with Wilson Isidor leading the line.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola has been dealt a blow with midfielder Ryan Christie ruled out due to a knee injury. In addition, winger Ben Doak is also sidelined with a hamstring problem. However, star winger Antoine Semenyo is expected to be fit after a minor ankle issue.
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Justin Kluivert is also pushing for a return to the squad. If Semenyo misses out, David Brooks is expected to step into the attack.
Form
Sunderland
Sunderland remain in a strong position despite their 1-0 loss at Craven Cottage last week. That was only their third defeat of the season. They have turned the Stadium of Light into a fortress. In fact, they remain unbeaten at home in the Premier League this term (W3, D3). Defensively, they are resolute. They have conceded just 11 goals all season. Only the league’s top two sides possess a better record.
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth sit just behind Sunderland on goal difference with 19 points. Their comeback draw against West Ham showed resilience. However, consistency remains an issue. They have won just one of their last five league games.
The Cherries have struggled on the road recently. Indeed, they have failed to win any of their last four away league matches. Nevertheless, they can take confidence from their historical record. They won on their last visit to Wearside in 2017.
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Predicted Lineups
Sunderland predicted XI: Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Geertruida, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Traore, Isidor, Le Fee
Bournemouth predicted XI: Petrovic; Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Adams; Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo; Evanilson
How to watch Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
This match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm GMT Saturday blackout. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day, scheduled for 10:30 pm GMT on BBC One.
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