Sunderland vs Arsenal takes place at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League, with kick-off at 22:00 EAT. For the live score, goals, cards, substitutions, match statistics and every major update, follow Sunderland vs Arsenal on SP Score.
Sunderland vs Arsenal live coverage brings together the key information before, during and after the game. Sunderland welcome the defending champions after taking four points from their opening three league matches, while Arsenal arrive with a perfect Premier League record and a midweek Champions League win over Napoli. This page covers the confirmed lineups, team news, recent form, previous meetings and match officials, with SP Score carrying the latest action throughout the night.
Sunderland vs Arsenal live score and match updates
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Sunderland vs Arsenal match details
| Fixture | Sunderland vs Arsenal |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Round | Round 4 |
| Date | Saturday, 12 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 22:00 EAT / 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
| Referee | John Brooks |
| VAR | Stuart Attwell |
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Sunderland vs Arsenal confirmed lineups
Both teams have named their starting XIs for the match at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland start Robin Roefs in goal, with Granit Xhaka captaining the side and Brian Brobbey leading the attack. Arsenal start David Raya in goal, with Martin Odegaard as captain and Kai Havertz selected in attack.
Sunderland starting XI
Robin Roefs; Nicolas Angulo, Dan Ballard, Brian Brobbey, Kevin Danso, Enzo Le Fee, Reinildo Mandava, Thomas Meunier, Nordi Mukiele, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka.
Sunderland substitutes
Omar Alderete, Melker Ellborg, Mory Fofana, Trai Hume, Wilson Isidor, Dylan Methalie, Luke O’Nien, Chris Rigg, Chemsdine Talbi.
Arsenal starting XI
David Raya; Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Christian Tzolis, Ben White.
Arsenal substitutes
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Bruno Guimaraes, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres, Piero Hincapie, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Jurrien Timber, Martin Zubimendi.
For the full team-sheet breakdown, substitutes, missing players and coaches, see our Sunderland vs Arsenal lineups page. Any in-game changes can be followed on SP Score.
Sunderland team news
Regis Le Bris names an experienced Sunderland side with Xhaka in midfield, Brobbey leading the attack and Ballard, Danso, Mandava, Meunier and Mukiele among the defensive options.
Habib Diarra misses the match with a hamstring injury, while Romaine Mundle is unavailable with a knee problem. Chris Rigg, Wilson Isidor and Chemsdine Talbi are among the options on the Sunderland bench.
Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta starts Havertz in attack, with Saka and Tzolis also included in the XI. Odegaard captains Arsenal and Rice starts in midfield, while Lewis-Skelly is also named in the starting side.
William Saliba is unavailable with a back injury and Cristhian Mosquera misses out with a muscle problem. Arteta can still call on Gyokeres, Eze, Madueke, Bruno Guimaraes, Merino and Zubimendi from the bench.
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Sunderland and Arsenal form before the match
Sunderland have taken four points from their first three Premier League matches. After losing away to Ipswich Town, they beat Fulham 1-0 at home and then drew 1-1 with Brentford. They also beat Hull City 1-0 in the League Cup before facing Arsenal.
Arsenal arrive with three wins from three in the Premier League. The Gunners beat Coventry City 3-0, Aston Villa 1-0 and Chelsea 2-1, before travelling to Napoli and winning 1-0 in the Champions League.
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Sunderland vs Arsenal recent meetings
| Date | Result | Competition |
| 7 February 2026 | Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland | Premier League |
| 8 November 2025 | Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 21 December 2021 | Arsenal 5-1 Sunderland | League Cup |
| 16 May 2017 | Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland | Premier League |
| 29 October 2016 | Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 24 April 2016 | Sunderland 0-0 Arsenal | Premier League |
The most recent meeting ended in a 3-0 Arsenal win at Emirates Stadium in February 2026. The previous league meeting at the Stadium of Light finished 2-2 in November 2025.
For the wider history of the fixture, see our Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head record.
Players to follow in Sunderland vs Arsenal
| Team | Player | Role |
| Sunderland | Granit Xhaka | Captains Sunderland and faces his former club from midfield. |
| Sunderland | Brian Brobbey | Starts as the central forward. |
| Sunderland | Dan Ballard | Starts in defence and is one of the home side’s key aerial players. |
| Arsenal | Martin Odegaard | Captains Arsenal and starts in midfield. |
| Arsenal | Bukayo Saka | Starts in the Arsenal attack. |
| Arsenal | Kai Havertz | Starts as one of Arsenal’s main attacking players. |
Sunderland vs Arsenal referee and match officials
John Brooks is the referee at the Stadium of Light. James Mainwaring and Wade Smith are the assistant referees, Elliot Bell is the fourth official, while Stuart Attwell is on VAR with Edward Smart as assistant VAR.
Where to follow Sunderland vs Arsenal live
For everything happening during the match, follow Sunderland vs Arsenal on SP Score. The live match page carries the score, match clock, goals, cards, substitutions, lineups, formations, statistics and the key moments from the Stadium of Light.
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Sunderland vs Arsenal match report
After the final whistle, SP Score will carry the final score, major match events and the full statistical picture from the game. This page can then be updated with a short summary of how the match finished, while the full result can also be covered separately.
For the pre-match picture, see our Sunderland vs Arsenal match preview.
Sunderland vs Arsenal live FAQs
What time is Sunderland vs Arsenal?
Sunderland vs Arsenal kicks off at 22:00 EAT, or 20:00 BST, on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Where is Sunderland vs Arsenal being played?
The Premier League match is being played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Where can I follow Sunderland vs Arsenal live?
SP Score carries the live score, match clock, goals, cards, substitutions, lineups, statistics and latest match events.
What is the Sunderland lineup vs Arsenal?
Sunderland start Roefs, Angulo, Ballard, Brobbey, Danso, Le Fee, Mandava, Meunier, Mukiele, Sadiki and captain Xhaka.
What is the Arsenal lineup vs Sunderland?
Arsenal start Raya, Calafiori, Gabriel, Havertz, Konsa, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Rice, Saka, Tzolis and White.
Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Arsenal?
John Brooks is the referee, with Stuart Attwell on VAR.
Where can I see Sunderland vs Arsenal match statistics?
SP Score provides the live match statistics and match events throughout the game.
Where can I read the Sunderland vs Arsenal match report?
SP Score carries the key match events and full-time match information, while this page can also be updated after the final whistle.
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Conclusion
Sunderland vs Arsenal brings Premier League action to the Stadium of Light, with Xhaka captaining Sunderland against his former club and Odegaard leading Arsenal. Brobbey starts for the home side, while Saka, Tzolis and Havertz are among the Arsenal attackers in the starting XI. For the latest score, match events, substitutions, statistics and full-time updates, follow the match on SP Score. For the complete team sheets and substitutes, see the Sunderland vs Arsenal lineups page.
