Sunderland AFC vs Leeds United prediction: Premier League, 25 October 2026
Sunderland AFC drew 0-0 with Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday 25 October 2026. The Matchday 8 fixture was played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Match recap: Sunderland AFC 0-0 Leeds United, Premier League, 25 October 2026
Sunderland AFC drew 0-0 with Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday 25 October 2026. The Matchday 8 fixture was played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Score period by period
| Period | Sunderland AFC | Leeds United |
|---|---|---|
| First half | 0 | 0 |
| Second half | 0 | 0 |
Neither side scored in either half.
Match statistics
| Statistic | Sunderland AFC | Leeds United |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
The table separates the sides most clearly. Leeds United sit 7th with 9 points from 6 matches, a goal difference of 3 and a win percentage of 66.7, while Sunderland AFC are 19th with 4 points from 5 matches and a goal difference of -4. That is a gap of 12 places.
Our prediction
Leeds United carry a slight edge for Sunderland AFC vs Leeds United, Sunday 25 October 2026.
Leeds United are 7th on 9 points, five clear of 19th-placed Sunderland AFC on 4. Recent form is closer. Sunderland AFC have 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 10, scoring 12 and conceding 11, against 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses with 14 scored and 11 conceded for Leeds United. The two meetings split 1 Sunderland AFC win and 1 draw, so the call is a narrow away win.
Who is favoured for Sunderland AFC vs Leeds United?
Leeds United are slight favourites for Sunderland AFC vs Leeds United, Sunday 25 October 2026, on the strength of a 12-place lead in the table.
When and where Sunderland AFC vs Leeds United is played
Sunderland AFC host Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday 25 October 2026. The fixture is part of Matchday 8. It is played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, which holds 48095.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Matchday 8 |
| Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:30 (UK time) |
| Venue | Stadium of Light |
| City | Sunderland |
Recent form: Sunderland AFC and Leeds United
The figures cover 10 matches for Sunderland AFC between Sunday 22 March 2026 and Wednesday 16 September 2026, across the Premier League and the UEFA Europa League, and 10 matches for Leeds United between Wednesday 22 April 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026 in the Premier League.
Sunderland AFC have 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding 14, with a sequence of W-D-W-W-D, newest first. They are 3-1-1 at home and 2-2-1 away, and last beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
5W 2D 3L in 10 games1.2 scored · 1.1 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-1L · Away 2W-2D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 05/09/2026 | Brentford FC | Away | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 30/08/2026 | Fulham FC | Home | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 22/08/2026 | Ipswich Town | Away | 1-2 | L | Premier League |
| 24/05/2026 | Chelsea FC | Home | 2-1 | W | Premier League |
| 17/05/2026 | Everton FC | Away | 3-1 | W | Premier League |
Leeds United have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches, with 15 goals scored and 12 conceded, and a sequence of L-W-D-D-W, newest first. Their latest result was a 1-2 defeat to Arsenal FC in the Premier League.
4W 4D 2L in 10 games1.4 scored · 1.1 conceded per gameHome 3W-2D-0L · Away 1W-2D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/10/2026 | Manchester United | Home | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 10/10/2026 | Arsenal FC | Away | 1-2 | L | Premier League |
| 14/09/2026 | Newcastle United | Home | 4-1 | W | Premier League |
| 05/09/2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Away | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 30/08/2026 | Brentford FC | Home | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 22/08/2026 | Nottingham Forest | Away | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 24/05/2026 | West Ham United | Away | 0-3 | L | Premier League |
| 17/05/2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Home | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 11/05/2026 | Tottenham Hotspur | Away | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 01/05/2026 | Burnley FC | Home | 3-1 | W | Premier League |
Sunderland AFC and Leeds United squads
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 |
Leeds United squad (28 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trafford, James | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Bogle, Jayden | Defender |
| 3 | Gudmundsson, Gabriel | Defender |
| 4 | Ampadu, Ethan | Defender |
| 5 | Muharemovic, Tarik | Defender |
| 6 | Rodon, Joe | Defender |
| 7 | James, Daniel | Forward |
| 8 | Longstaff, Sean | Midfielder |
| 9 | Calvert-Lewin, Dominic | Forward |
| 10 | Wilson, Harry | Forward |
| 11 | Aaronson, Brenden | Forward |
| 14 | Nmecha, Lukas | Forward |
| 15 | Bijol, Jaka | Defender |
| 16 | Zetterer, Michael | Goalkeeper |
| 18 | Stach, Anton | Midfielder |
| 19 | Okafor, Noah | Forward |
| 21 | Cairns, Alex | Goalkeeper |
| 22 | Tanaka, Ao | Midfielder |
| 23 | Bahoya, Jean Matteo | Forward |
| 24 | Justin, James | Defender |
| 26 | Bard, Melvin | Defender |
| 30 | Elvedi, Nico | Defender |
| 44 | Gruev, Ilia | Midfielder |
| 49 | Mateo Joseph | Forward |
| 50 | Cresswell, Alfie | Midfielder |
| 65 | Lienou, Jayden | Defender |
| 95 | Pickles, Ollie | Midfielder |
| 98 | Lane, Freddie | Defender |
Current Premier League standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13-5 | +8 | 21 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15-6 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 21-7 | +14 | 13 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10-8 | +2 | 12 |
| 5 | Newcastle United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12-14 | -2 | 11 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9-6 | +3 | 9 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3-7 | -4 | 4 |
Head-to-head between Sunderland AFC and Leeds United
Sunderland AFC and Leeds United have two recorded meetings. Sunderland AFC won one. The other ended in a draw, and Leeds United have no win in that pair. The latest, on Tuesday 3 March 2026 in the Premier League, finished 1-0 to Sunderland AFC at Elland Road.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | Premier League | Leeds United - Sunderland AFC | Elland Road | 0-1 | Sunderland AFC |
| 28/12/2025 | Premier League | Sunderland AFC - Leeds United | Stadium of Light | 1-1 | D |
Key data
Sunderland AFC have 11 points from their last five results. Leeds United have 8. Over 10 matches, Sunderland AFC scored 14 and conceded 14, Leeds United scored 15 and conceded 12. In two recorded meetings, Sunderland AFC have one win, Leeds United none, with one draw.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunderland AFC's form before facing Leeds United?
Sunderland AFC have 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches. Their last five read W-D-W-W-D. That is 11 points from 15. Their latest result was a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League.
How have Leeds United been playing before the trip to Sunderland AFC?
Leeds United have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches. They have 8 points from their last five. Their sequence is L-W-D-D-W, newest first, and the latest was a 1-2 defeat to Arsenal FC.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland AFC and Leeds United?
There are two recorded meetings. Sunderland AFC won one and the other was drawn. The most recent, on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at Elland Road in the Premier League, ended 1-0 to Sunderland AFC.
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