Sunderland’s home run ended by Liverpool
Liverpool’s Szoboszlai misses the Sunderland trip through suspension after his late red card vs Manchester City, leaving Arne Slot short at right back.
Sunderland trail 1-0 to Van Dijk’s header as Liverpool’s Endo, deputising at right back, suffers a painful ankle injury and is stretchered off, with Joe Gomez replacing him.
TV and kick-off details for Sunderland vs Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland’s 12-game home unbeaten league run ends as Van Dijk’s header from Salah’s corner deflects in for Liverpool’s 1-0 win. Dan Ballard impresses, Brobbey battles Konaté, Endo stretchered off.
Sunderland’s home run is snapped 1-0 by a Van Dijk set-piece header deflecting in off Diarra. Régis Le Bris cites small margins, while Arne Slot calls for consistency and says Endo faces a serious lay-off.
Kicker report Wolfsburg are unlikely to trigger the option to buy Sunderland loanee Jenson Seelt. The 22-year-old centre-back has played 10 times, with injuries and illness, and is currently out with a knee issue.
Live coverage of Sunderland vs Liverpool at the Stadium of Light, with the Black Cats defending an unbeaten home record against the champions. Kick-off 8.15pm GMT.
Build-up to Sunderland vs Liverpool at the Stadium of Light, with the champions seeking to end the Black Cats’ unbeaten home run.
Ex-Sunderland boss Lee Johnson, now at Lommel SK, is on the radar of EFL clubs as Blackburn and Leicester hunt managers.
Sunderland lose their first home league game of 2025-26, 1-0 to Liverpool, Van Dijk heading the winner. Ballard stands out, Angulo lively, Xhaka absent. Focus turns to Oxford in the FA Cup, then Fulham.
