Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Events
2 goals · 1 cards · 6 subs
31'
⇄
↑
A. Tanaka
↓
J. Rodon
61'
Yellow card
68'
⇄
↑
W. Isidor
↓
B. Brobbey
68'
⇄
↑
E. Mayenda
↓
C. Rigg
73'
⇄
↑
L. Nmecha
↓
N. Okafor
85'
⇄
↑
W. Gnonto
↓
D. Calvert-Lewin
85'
⇄
↑
R. Mundle
↓
S. Adingra
FT
1 - 1
Momentum
0'HTFT
Top stats
43%
Ball possession
57%
0.7
Expected goals (xG)
2.17
8
Total shots
17
2
Big chances
4
Team form
Sunderland
2W · 2D · 1L
@ Brighton & Hove Albion
0–0
vs Newcastle United
1–0
@ Manchester City
0–3
@ Liverpool FC
1–1
vs Bournemouth
3–2
Leeds United
2W · 2D · 1L
vs Crystal Palace
4–1
@ Brentford
1–1
vs Liverpool FC
3–3
vs Chelsea
3–1
@ Manchester City
2–3
Top Players
Head to Head
1
Sunderland
1
Draws
0
Leeds United
Last 2 meetings · 1.5 avg goals
Match Facts
StadiumStadium of Light · Sunderland
Capacity48707
CountryEngland
KickoffSun, Dec 28 2025 · 18:00 UTC
Round18
CompetitionPremier League
Model Predictions
#predict
✓ Hit ·
Top pick
Over 1.5 goals
89%
confidence
Both Teams to Score
● BTTS Yes · 55%
45% · BTTS No
Total Goals 1.5
PICK
● Over 1.5 goals · 89%
11% · Under 1.5 goals
Total Goals 2.5
Over 2.5 goals · 66%
34% · Under 2.5 goals ●
Total Goals 3.5
Over 3.5 goals · 34%
66% · Under 3.5 goals ●
Head Coaches
Régis Le Bris
4-2-3-1
Mid
Pressing41%
🎯 Set-Piece Reliant🚌 Park the Bus🏹 Low Block Counter
Daniel Farke
4-3-3
Mid
Pressing52%
🚌 Park the Bus🙏 Cross & Pray🪽 Wing Play
Sunderland
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
22
R. Roefs
G · 90'
32
T. Hume
D · 90'
20
N. Mukiele
D · 90'
15
O. Alderete
D · 90'
D · 90'
34
G. Xhaka
M · 90'
D · 90'
M · 68'
28
E. Le Fée
M · 90'
M · 85'
F · 68'
Substitutes (9)
F
F
F
G
4
D. Neil
M
33
L. F. Hjelde
D
50
H. Jones
M
57
T. Tutierov
F
51
J. Jones
D
Leeds United
3-5-2
Starting XI
1
L. Perri
G · 90'
D · 31'
15
J. Bijol
D · 90'
D · 90'
2
J. Bogle
D · 90'
11
B. Aaronson
M · 90'
M · 90'
18
A. Stach
M · 90'
D · 90'
F · 85'
F · 73'
Substitutes (9)
M
F
F
26
K. Darlow
G
24
J. Justin
D
23
S. Bornauw
D
44
I. Gruev
M
20
J. Harrison
F
10
J. Piroe
F
Match stats
Final
Top stats
43%
Ball possession
57%
0.7
Expected goals (xG)
2.17
8
Total shots
17
3
Shots on target
6
2
Big chances
4
322
Accurate passes
433
7
Fouls
9
3
Corners
9
Expected goals
0.7
Total xG
2.17
0.53
xG open play
1.57
0.17
xG set play
0.59
0.7
Non-penalty xG
2.17
0.51
xG on target (xGOT)
1.22
Shots
8
Total shots
17
3
Shots off target
5
3
Shots on target
6
2
Blocked shots
6
1
Hit woodwork
0
8
Shots inside box
11
0
Shots outside box
6
Passes
393
Passes
513
322
Accurate passes
433
25/46 (54%)
Long balls
21/50 (42%)
3/14 (21%)
Crosses
7/27 (26%)
19
Throws
13
21
Touches in opp. box
42
4
Offsides
3
Defense
14
Tackles
14
5
Interceptions
6
2
Blocks
6
42
Clearances
20
4
Keeper saves
2
Duels
47
Duels
53
26/51 (51%)
Ground duels won
25/51 (49%)
20/47 (43%)
Aerial duels won
27/47 (57%)
5/15 (33%)
Successful dribbles
4/14 (29%)
Discipline
1
Yellow cards
0
0
Red cards
0
Shots · 25
Player stats
Sunderland vs Leeds United · Last 2 meetings
1
Sunderland
1
Draws
0
Leeds United
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 |
Leeds United
|
0 – 1 |
Sunderland
|
| 2025-12-28 |
Sunderland
|
1 – 1 |
Leeds United
|
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