Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest

Date: September 27 2025, 17:30 BST

Stadium: The City Ground

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: M. Sels
• Defenders: N. Williams, N. Milenković, Morato, O. Zinchenko
• Midfielders: N. Domínguez, Elliot Anderson, D. Bakwa
• Forwards: J. McAtee, D. Ndoye, C. Wood

Sunderland (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: Robin Roefs
• Defenders: T. Hume, N. Mukiele, O. Alderete, A. Masuaku
• Midfielders: C. Rigg, Granit Xhaka, N. Sadiki
• Forwards: C. Talbi, W. Isidor, E. Le Fée

Nottingham Forest has no reported missing players for this match, boosting their chances.

Sunderland will be without A. Alese due to a shoulder injury, which could impact their defensive strategy.

Currently, Nottingham Forest sits in 16th place with 5 points from 5 matches, while Sunderland is 7th with 8 points. This match is crucial for both teams, as Nottingham Forest looks to escape the relegation zone while Sunderland aims to secure a strong position in the top half.

Nottingham Forest's recent form is concerning, with a record of DRAW-LOSS-LOSS-DRAW. They have struggled to find consistency, scoring only 5 goals and conceding 9 in the tournament so far.

Sunderland, on the other hand, showcases a slightly better trend, with DRAW-DRAW-WIN-LOSS in their last four matches. They have managed to score 6 goals while conceding 4, indicating a stronger offensive showing compared to Forest.

• Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Sunderland (Premier League, 2024)
• Sunderland 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League, 2024)
• Nottingham Forest 2 - 2 Sunderland (Premier League, 2023)