Sunderland vs Sun 30 Aug13:00 Scheduled
Fulham — Premier League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
Sunderland host Fulham in Premier League matchday two
Sunderland welcome Fulham to the Stadium of Light on matchday two of the Premier League, with both sides looking to build after opening-round outings that left them without points from their single game so far, Regis Le Bris's side sitting 14th and Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham just above them in 12th.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
The hosts arrive on the back of a run reading LWWWW across their last five matches, including wins over Rennes, Lens, York and Chelsea sandwiched around a defeat to Ipswich. Fulham's recent sequence has been LWDLW, featuring a loss to Chelsea, a win over VfB Stuttgart, a draw with Malaga, a defeat to Crystal Palace and a win against Farense.
The two clubs have met five times in the recent head-to-head record shown, with results including a 1-3 scoreline on 22 February 2026 and a 1-0 meeting on 22 November 2025. Michael Salisbury takes charge of Sunday's fixture, with both teams still searching for their first Premier League points of the season after one match played apiece.
Sunderland's five-match run of LWWWW contrasts with Fulham's more mixed LWDLW form over the same span.
Sunderland meet Fulham in the Premier League (Regular Season - 2). Kick-off is Sunday, 30 August 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stadium of Light. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Team pages: Sunderland · Fulham · Premier League
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 80% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Sunderland have gone over 1.5 in 71% of their last 38 matches and Fulham in 74% of their last 38, against a leagu
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 29% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Sunderland have gone over 3.5 in 21% of their last 38 matches and Fulham in 24% of their last 38, against a leagu
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 56% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (72 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.6pp vs their league norm across 8,519 measured games.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 57% both teams score
Sunderland to Score. League base rate: 78% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 72 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −3.8pp vs their league norm across 8,51
Sunderland in stronger form — 1.6 vs 0.8 ppg (n=5) Fulham struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10) Home on 7 days rest; Away on 2
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Sunderland vs Fulham, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Premier League fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does Sunderland vs Fulham kick off?
Kick-off is Sunday, 30 August 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stadium of Light, a Premier League fixture (matchday 2).
›Where can I watch Sunderland vs Fulham goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Fulham?
Sunderland and Fulham have met 10 times — 3 wins for Sunderland, 5 wins for Fulham and 2 draws.