Crystal Palace vs Sunderland AFC prediction: EFL Cup, 15 December 2026
Crystal Palace took 4 points from their five most recent results, while Sunderland AFC took 8 from theirs. Crystal Palace host Sunderland AFC in the EFL Cup Quarterfinal on Tuesday 15 December 2026 at Selhurst Park.
When and where Crystal Palace vs Sunderland AFC is played
Crystal Palace face Sunderland AFC in the Quarterfinal of the EFL Cup on Tuesday 15 December 2026. The match is at Selhurst Park. It is a knockout fixture.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | EFL Cup |
| Round | Quarterfinal |
| Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:00 (UK time) |
| Venue | Selhurst Park |
Recent form: Crystal Palace and Sunderland AFC
The figures cover 10 matches for each side across the EFL Cup, Premier League and UEFA Europa League: Crystal Palace between Saturday 5 September 2026 and Wednesday 28 October 2026, Sunderland AFC between Sunday 30 August 2026 and Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Crystal Palace won 5, drew 1 and lost 4 of 10 matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding 18, with a W-L-D-L-L sequence, newest first. Their latest result was a 1-0 EFL Cup win over Fulham FC.
5W 1D 4L in 10 games2.0 scored · 1.8 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-2L · Away 2W-1D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/10/2026 | Fulham FC | Away | 1-0 | W | EFL Cup |
| 25/10/2026 | Newcastle United | Home | 0-2 | L | Premier League |
| 22/10/2026 | Besiktas Istanbul | Away | 2-2 | D | UEFA Europa League |
| 18/10/2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Away | 0-5 | L | Premier League |
| 15/10/2026 | Olympique Lyon | Away | 2-3 | L | UEFA Europa League |
| 11/10/2026 | Nottingham Forest | Home | 3-1 | W | Premier League |
| 17/09/2026 | KKS Lech Poznan | Home | 4-0 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 12/09/2026 | Ipswich Town | Home | 2-3 | L | Premier League |
| 08/09/2026 | Middlesbrough FC | Home | 3-0 | W | EFL Cup |
| 05/09/2026 | Fulham FC | Away | 3-2 | W | Premier League |
Sunderland AFC won 5, drew 3 and lost 2 of 10 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 9, with a W-D-D-L-W sequence, newest first. Their latest result was a 3-2 EFL Cup win over Brentford FC.
5W 3D 2L in 10 games1.0 scored · 0.9 conceded per gameHome 4W-1D-1L · Away 1W-2D-1L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/10/2026 | Brentford FC | Home | 3-2 | W | EFL Cup |
| 25/10/2026 | Leeds United | Home | 0-0 | D | Premier League |
| 22/10/2026 | KKS Lech Poznan | Away | 1-1 | D | UEFA Europa League |
| 18/10/2026 | AFC Bournemouth | Away | 0-2 | L | Premier League |
| 15/10/2026 | SCU Torreense | Away | 2-1 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 16/09/2026 | AZ Alkmaar | Home | 1-0 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 12/09/2026 | Arsenal FC | Home | 0-2 | L | Premier League |
| 08/09/2026 | Hull City | Home | 1-0 | W | EFL Cup |
| 05/09/2026 | Brentford FC | Away | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 30/08/2026 | Fulham FC | Home | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
Crystal Palace and Sunderland AFC squads
Crystal Palace squad (32 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henderson, Dean | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Mitchell, Tyrick | Defender |
| 4 | Riad, Chadi | Defender |
| 5 | Disasi, Axel | Defender |
| 6 | Canvot, Jaydee | Defender |
| 7 | Sarr, Ismaila | Forward |
| 8 | Lerma, Jefferson | Midfielder |
| 9 | Nketiah, Eddie | Forward |
| 10 | Pino, Yeremy | Forward |
| 11 | McNeil, Dwight | Forward |
| 12 | Gozo, Zavier | Forward |
| 14 | Mateta, Jean-Philippe | Forward |
| 17 | Tomiyasu, Takehiro | Defender |
| 18 | Kamada, Daichi | Midfielder |
| 19 | Hughes, Will | Midfielder |
| 20 | Wharton, Adam | Midfielder |
| 21 | Ahanor, Honest | Defender |
| 22 | Strand Larsen, Jorgen | Forward |
| 23 | Timber, Quinten | Midfielder |
| 24 | Osorio, Dario | Forward |
| 25 | Khalaili, Anan | Forward |
| 26 | Richards, Chris | Defender |
| 28 | Doucoure, Cheick | Midfielder |
| 29 | Guessand, Evann | Forward |
| 30 | Mingueza, Oscar | Defender |
| 31 | Matthews, Remi | Goalkeeper |
| 33 | Chilwell, Ben | Defender |
| 37 | King, George | Midfielder |
| 43 | Williams, Sebastian | Midfielder |
| 44 | Benitez, Walter | Goalkeeper |
| 54 | Benamar, Dean | Defender |
| 81 | Benetton, Lucca | Goalkeeper |
Sunderland AFC squad (35 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Danso, Kevin | Defender |
| 5 | Ballard, Daniel | Defender |
| 6 | Methalie, Dayann | Defender |
| 7 | Talbi, Chemsdine | Midfielder |
| 8 | Browne, Alan | Midfielder |
| 9 | Brobbey, Brian | Forward |
| 10 | Angulo, Nilson | Forward |
| 11 | Rigg, Chris | Midfielder |
| 12 | Meunier, Thomas | Defender |
| 13 | O'Nien, Luke | Midfielder |
| 14 | Mundle, Romaine | Midfielder |
| 15 | Alderete, Omar | Defender |
| 17 | Mandava, Reinildo | Defender |
| 18 | Isidor, Wilson | Forward |
| 19 | Diarra, Habib | Midfielder |
| 20 | Mukiele, Nordi | Defender |
| 21 | Moore, Simon | Goalkeeper |
| 22 | Roefs, Robin | Goalkeeper |
| 27 | Sadiki, Noah | Midfielder |
| 28 | Le Fee, Enzo | Midfielder |
| 29 | Ahoka, Jules | Midfielder |
| 31 | Ellborg, Melker | Goalkeeper |
| 32 | Hume, Trai | Defender |
| 34 | Xhaka, Granit | Midfielder |
| 37 | Ta Bi, Jocelin | Midfielder |
| 39 | Fofana, Malick | Forward |
| 40 | Whittaker, Jack | Midfielder |
| 42 | Alese, Aji | Defender |
| 46 | Ba, Abdoullah | Midfielder |
| 47 | Samuel-Ogunsuyi, Trey | Forward |
| 48 | Jones, Jenson | Defender |
| 49 | Scott, Felix | Forward |
| 50 | Angulo, Juan Riquelme | Forward |
| 57 | Tuterov, Timur | Midfielder |
| 77 | Proctor, Tom | Midfielder |
Head-to-head between Crystal Palace and Sunderland AFC
Crystal Palace and Sunderland AFC have one recorded meeting. Sunderland AFC won it, with no Crystal Palace wins and no draws. That match was played on Saturday 17 January 2026 at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League, ending 2-1 to Sunderland AFC.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/01/2026 | Premier League | Sunderland AFC - Crystal Palace | Stadium of Light | 2-1 | Sunderland AFC |
Key data
Crystal Palace have 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from 10 matches, with 20 goals scored and 18 conceded. Sunderland AFC have 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 10 matches, with 10 goals scored and 9 conceded. Over their five most recent results, Crystal Palace took 4 points and Sunderland AFC took 8. The sides have met once, a Sunderland AFC win.
What is at stake
This is an EFL Cup Quarterfinal, played as a knockout tie. The winner advances to the next round. The loser is out of the competition.
Frequently asked questions
What is Crystal Palace's form before the EFL Cup Quarterfinal against Sunderland AFC?
Crystal Palace won 5, drew 1 and lost 4 of 10 matches between Saturday 5 September 2026 and Wednesday 28 October 2026. They scored 20 and conceded 18. Their latest result was a 1-0 win over Fulham FC.
What is Sunderland AFC's form before facing Crystal Palace?
Sunderland AFC won 5, drew 3 and lost 2 of 10 matches between Sunday 30 August 2026 and Wednesday 28 October 2026. They scored 10 and conceded 9. Their latest result was a 3-2 win over Brentford FC.
What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Sunderland AFC?
The sides have one recorded meeting. Sunderland AFC won it 2-1 at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League on Saturday 17 January 2026. Crystal Palace have no wins in that record and there are no draws.
What happens to the winner of Crystal Palace v Sunderland AFC?
The match is an EFL Cup Quarterfinal and a knockout tie. The winner advances to the next round of the competition. The loser is eliminated.
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