Bournemouth vs Sunderland line-ups: Tutierov starts

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Timur Tutierov leads Sunderland’s attack in the confirmed Bournemouth v Sunderland line-ups, while Lewis Cook starts for the hosts at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth vs Sunderland kicks off at 2pm BST on Sunday 18 October, live on Sky Sports+, with both clubs seeking to turn European victories into an improvement in their league form.

Only a point separates the sides before kick-off. Bournemouth are still chasing their first Premier League win of the season, while Sunderland have lost their last three league matches.

Bournemouth starting XI

Bournemouth: Djordje Petrovic, Adam Smith, James Hill, António Silva, Adrien Truffert, Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie, Rayan, Lewis Cook, Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson.

Substitutes: Julio Soler, David Brooks, Ben Gannon-Doak, Bafodé Diakité, Justin Kluivert, Michele Di Gregorio, Amine Adli, Juanlu Sánchez, Álvaro Rodríguez.

Brooks, Kluivert and Adli give Marco Rose attacking alternatives from the bench.

Sunderland starting XI

Sunderland: Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Omar Alderete, Reinildo Mandava, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, Chris Rigg, Timur Tutierov.

Substitutes: Dayann Methalie, Chemsdine Talbi, Nilson Angulo, Luke O’Nien, Habib Diarra, Jules Ahoka, Melker Ellborg, Malick Fofana, Juan Angulo.

Brian Brobbey is absent from the matchday squad, with Tutierov selected after starting Thursday’s European match in Portugal.

Bournemouth v Sunderland team news: what changed

Cook is the only difference between Bournemouth’s confirmed team and our predicted line-up, taking the place we had given to Brooks.

Sunderland’s selection differs in three names: Alderete, Rigg and Tutierov start, whereas our prediction included Talbi, Nilson Angulo and Brobbey. Those are comparisons with our forecast, rather than changes from the previous match.

Both managers have a European win to build on. Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz 3-0 on their first home European night, while Sadiki’s stoppage-time winner secured Sunderland’s 2-1 victory at Torreense. The challenge now is to carry that confidence into a meeting between two struggling league sides.

How to watch Bournemouth vs Sunderland

The match is live on Sky Sports+, with kick-off at 2pm BST at the Vitality Stadium.

Viewers can also stream through NOW with an eligible sports membership. Our Bournemouth v Sunderland TV guide explains the viewing options.

Where the table stands

Sunderland begin the afternoon 18th with four points, one place and one point above Bournemouth. Both have played six matches and have a goal difference of minus six.

A Bournemouth win would take them above Sunderland; an away victory would open a four-point gap between the clubs.

Follow our Premier League table for the latest standings throughout Sunday’s fixtures.

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