Sunderland vs Liverpool

Date: December 3 2025, 20:15 GMT

Stadium: Anfield

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
• Defenders: J. Gomez, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, A. Robertson
• Midfielders: R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister, D. Szoboszlai
• Forwards: F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo, A. Isak

Sunderland (5-4-1)

• Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
• Defenders: T. Hume, N. Mukiele, D. Ballard, O. Alderete, Reinildo
• Midfielders: C. Talbi, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, E. Le Fée
• Forwards: B. Brobbey

Liverpool will be without Stefan Bajčetić due to a hamstring injury, alongside C. Bradley (muscle injury), L. Chambers (back injury), J. Frimpong (hamstring injury), and G. Leoni (knee injury). This could impact their depth significantly.

Sunderland's squad is missing A. Alese (shoulder injury) and H. Diarra (groin injury), which may limit their defensive options against a potent Liverpool attack.

This encounter sees Liverpool, currently positioned 8th with 21 points, facing Sunderland, who are 6th with 22 points. Both teams are vying for crucial points to maintain their push for European competition.

Liverpool's recent form shows a pattern of inconsistency, with a record of one win in their last four matches, putting them under pressure to perform at home. They have scored a total of 20 goals this season, averaging 1.5 goals per game but equal goals conceded suggest potential defensive lapses.

Sunderland's form is slightly better with two wins in their last four outings, along with a recent draw. With 17 goals scored this season, their solid defensive record has kept them competitive, conceding just 13 goals thus far.

• January 2, 2017: Sunderland 2 - 2 Liverpool
• November 26, 2016: Liverpool 2 - 0 Sunderland
• February 6, 2016: Liverpool 2 - 2 Sunderland
• December 30, 2015: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool
• January 10, 2015: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool

Date: February 11, 2026
Kick-off: 20:15 GMT
Venue: Stadium of Light

Sunderland (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
• Defenders: N. Mukiele, D. Ballard, O. Alderete, Reinildo
• Midfielders: N. Sadiki, E. Le Fée, T. Hume
• Forwards: H. Diarra, N. Angulo, B. Brobbey

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
• Defenders: W. Endo, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, A. Robertson
• Midfielders: R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister
• Forwards: Mohamed Salah, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo, H. Ekitike

Sunderland will miss J. T. Bi due to an ankle injury, B. Traoré with a knee injury, and G. Xhaka also sidelined by an ankle injury. The loss of these players could impact Sunderland's depth and tactical options.

Liverpool faces significant absences with Stefan Bajčetić suffering from a hamstring injury, C. Bradley out with a knee injury, and J. Frimpong currently injured. A. Isak is out with a broken leg, G. Leoni has a knee injury, D. Szoboszlai is suspended due to a red card, and J. Gomez is also unavailable due to injury challenges.

This matchup sees Sunderland positioned 11th in the Premier League with 36 points, while Liverpool sits 6th with 39 points. Both teams are looking to improve their standings and secure favorable positions as they approach the season's end.

Sunderland's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of loss, win, loss, win over their last four matches. They aim to leverage their home advantage to regain momentum.

Liverpool has also struggled recently, with their last four matches yielding loss, win, loss, and draw. Improving consistency will be crucial as they aim to climb back into the top tier of the league.

• December 3, 2025: Liverpool 1 - 1 Sunderland
• January 2, 2017: Sunderland 2 - 2 Liverpool
• November 26, 2016: Liverpool 2 - 0 Sunderland
• February 6, 2016: Liverpool 2 - 2 Sunderland
• December 30, 2015: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool