Sunderland vs Leeds: team news, line-ups and TV channel

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Sunderland host Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday 25 October 2026, with kick-off at 4.30pm UK time at the Stadium of Light. The Matchweek 8 fixture is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK, and can be streamed through Sky Go and NOW.

What channel is Sunderland vs Leeds on?

Sunderland vs Leeds is being shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Both channels are listed as broadcasters for the Matchweek 8 game. NOW is also listed as a way to watch, so there are three UK viewing options in total. Because the match is live on Sky, no separate highlights arrangement is needed to follow the game as it happens.

Can I stream it?

Yes. Sky Go and NOW are the streaming services listed for both Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. NOW is also listed as a broadcaster in its own right for this fixture. Viewers who prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or computer rather than a television can therefore use Sky Go on either Sky Sports channel, or NOW, from the 4.30pm kick-off.

Kick-off time and venue

The match kicks off at 4.30pm UK time on Sunday 25 October 2026. It is played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, where the home side face a Leeds team who sit well above them in the table. Stuart Attwell is the referee for the Matchweek 8 fixture. Both clubs have played seven league games so far this season.

Team news

Leeds will be without Mateo Joseph, who has a cruciate ligament tear, and Joe Rodon, who has a hamstring injury. Sunderland are missing Romaine Mundle with a knee injury and Brian Brobbey with a hamstring injury. No other absences are listed for either side ahead of the game, and line-ups will be confirmed closer to kick-off.

Where the teams stand

Sunderland are 20th in the Premier League with 4 points from 7 games. They have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 5, scoring 6 goals and conceding 14. In their last five league matches they have won none, drawn 1 and lost 4.

Leeds are 7th with 10 points from 7 games, having won 2, drawn 4 and lost 1. They have scored 9 goals and conceded 6. Across their last five league matches, they have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1.

Watching from outside the UK

Sunderland vs Leeds is listed with international broadcasters in several regions. In the USA, the match is on USA Network. In Australia it is on Stan Sport, in Singapore on StarHub TV+, and in China on Migu.

In Africa, DStv Now is listed across 15 countries. In the Middle East and North Africa, beIN SPORTS CONNECT and TOD are listed across 13 countries. In South America, Disney+ Premium is listed across 10 countries, including separate Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Sur versions.

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