Premier League surprise package Sunderland host Everton in a compelling Monday night fixture at the Stadium of Light.
The two clubs enter the match at opposite ends of the form table. The newly-promoted Black Cats sit sixth after a stunning comeback win at Chelsea. Conversely, Everton have dropped to 15th after consecutive league defeats without scoring a goal.
Sunderland vs Everton – Match Preview and Team News
Date: Monday, 3 November 2025
Kick-off: 8:00 pm GMT
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Referee: Tom Bramall
VAR: Michael Salisbury
Last Meeting: Everton 2-0 Sunderland, 25 February 2017, Premier League
Team News
Sunderland
Régis Le Bris has received a significant boost ahead of tonight’s match. Two players are potentially returning to the squad. Key defender Omar Alderete has trained well. The team is hopeful he will be cleared from concussion protocols in time to play. In addition, winger Simon Adingra may also return from a minor hamstring issue. His availability is a welcome development. Elsewhere, full-back Reinildo Mandava is fully available for selection after his own return.
Everton
David Moyes returns to his former club with a relatively stable squad. His defensive options remain limited, however. Jarrad Branthwaite is out long-term following hamstring surgery. Furthermore, fellow defender Nathan Patterson is also sidelined after undergoing a minor groin procedure. In goal, former Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford is set to face his old club for the first time in the league since his 2017 transfer.
Form
Sunderland
The Black Cats are currently one of the league’s in-form teams. They have won three of their last four matches. Their impressive 2-1 victory at Chelsea lifted them to 17 points from nine games. This marks their best start to a top-flight season since 1999. Impressively, they have also won the most points from losing positions (7) in the Premier League so far.
Everton
The Toffees, in contrast, are on their worst run of the season. They have lost their last two league games (2-0 and 3-0). In fact, they have not lost three consecutive league games without scoring a single goal since 2005. Additionally, Everton have struggled on the road, losing their last three away matches in all competitions.
Predicted Lineups
Possible Sunderland starting XI: Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Geertruida, Sadiki; Talbi, Isidor, Le Fee
Possible Everton starting XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry
How to watch Sunderland vs Everton?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 7:00 pm GMT.
