Sunderland vs Arsenal lineups are confirmed for the Premier League meeting at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland start Brian Brobbey through the middle, while Arsenal name Kai Havertz in attack with Bukayo Saka, Christian Tzolis and Martin Odegaard among the attacking players around him.
Sunderland vs Arsenal lineups also confirm Granit Xhaka captains Sunderland, with David Raya in goal for Arsenal and Odegaard wearing the armband for the visitors. This page lists both starting XIs, substitutes, formations, coaches and the players unavailable for the match. Follow SP Score for the live score, substitutions, match events and in-game updates.
Sunderland vs Arsenal match details
| Match | Sunderland vs Arsenal |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Round | Round 4 |
| Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 22:00 EAT / 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
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Sunderland vs Arsenal formations
Sunderland’s starting XI includes Roefs in goal, a defence built around Ballard, Danso, Mandava, Meunier and Mukiele, with Xhaka and Sadiki among the midfield options. Arsenal’s XI includes Raya in goal, Gabriel and Konsa in central defence, with Rice, Odegaard, Saka and Havertz among the key attacking and midfield names.
| Team | Formation | Coach |
| Sunderland | Matchday shape based on selected XI | Regis Le Bris |
| Arsenal | Matchday shape based on selected XI | Mikel Arteta |
Official Sunderland lineup vs Arsenal
Sunderland start Robin Roefs in goal. Granit Xhaka captains the side, while Brian Brobbey leads the attack. Nicolas Angulo, Enzo Le Fee and Noah Sadiki are among the midfield and attacking players selected by Regis Le Bris.
| No. | Player | Position |
| 22 | Robin Roefs | Goalkeeper |
| 10 | Nicolas Angulo | Midfielder / Forward |
| 5 | Dan Ballard | Defender |
| 9 | Brian Brobbey | Forward |
| 4 | Kevin Danso | Defender |
| 28 | Enzo Le Fee | Midfielder |
| 17 | Reinildo Mandava | Defender |
| 12 | Thomas Meunier | Defender |
| 20 | Nordi Mukiele | Defender |
| 27 | Noah Sadiki | Midfielder |
| 34 | Granit Xhaka | Midfielder / Captain |
Sunderland substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 15 | Omar Alderete | Defender |
| 31 | Melker Ellborg | Goalkeeper |
| 39 | Mory Fofana | Forward |
| 32 | Trai Hume | Defender |
| 18 | Wilson Isidor | Forward |
| 6 | Dylan Methalie | Defender |
| 13 | Luke O’Nien | Defender / Midfielder |
| 11 | Chris Rigg | Midfielder |
| 7 | Chemsdine Talbi | Forward |
Official Arsenal lineup vs Sunderland
Arsenal start David Raya in goal, with Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly among the defensive options named in the XI. Declan Rice and captain Martin Odegaard start in midfield, while Bukayo Saka, Christian Tzolis and Kai Havertz provide the main attacking threat.
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | David Raya | Goalkeeper |
| 33 | Riccardo Calafiori | Defender |
| 6 | Gabriel | Defender |
| 29 | Kai Havertz | Forward |
| 15 | Ezri Konsa | Defender |
| 49 | Myles Lewis-Skelly | Defender / Midfielder |
| 8 | Martin Odegaard | Midfielder / Captain |
| 41 | Declan Rice | Midfielder |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka | Forward |
| 17 | Christian Tzolis | Forward |
| 4 | Ben White | Defender |
Arsenal substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 13 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | Goalkeeper |
| 39 | Bruno Guimaraes | Midfielder |
| 10 | Eberechi Eze | Midfielder / Forward |
| 14 | Viktor Gyokeres | Forward |
| 5 | Piero Hincapie | Defender |
| 20 | Noni Madueke | Forward |
| 23 | Mikel Merino | Midfielder |
| 12 | Jurrien Timber | Defender |
| 36 | Martin Zubimendi | Midfielder |
Sunderland vs Arsenal missing players
| Team | Player | Status |
| Sunderland | Habib Diarra | Hamstring injury |
| Sunderland | Romaine Mundle | Knee injury |
| Arsenal | Cristhian Mosquera | Muscle injury |
| Arsenal | William Saliba | Back injury |
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Sunderland vs Arsenal lineup news
Sunderland’s team is led by captain Xhaka in midfield, with Brobbey selected as the central forward. Le Bris also names Angulo and Le Fee in a side that includes experienced defenders Meunier, Mukiele, Danso and Mandava.
Arsenal start Havertz in attack, with Saka and Tzolis also included in the XI. Odegaard captains the visitors and Rice starts in midfield. Gyokeres, Eze, Madueke, Bruno Guimaraes, Merino and Zubimendi give Arteta several senior options from the bench.
Arsenal are without Saliba because of a back injury and Mosquera because of a muscle problem. Sunderland are missing Diarra with a hamstring injury and Mundle with a knee injury.
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Key names in the Sunderland vs Arsenal starting XIs
| Team | Player | Lineup role |
| Sunderland | Granit Xhaka | Captains Sunderland and starts in midfield. |
| Sunderland | Brian Brobbey | Starts as Sunderland’s central forward. |
| Sunderland | Dan Ballard | Starts in the Sunderland defence. |
| 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. |
Where to follow Sunderland vs Arsenal live
For the live score, goals, cards, substitutions and match events, follow Sunderland vs Arsenal on SP Score. The Arsenal FC hub carries Arsenal fixtures, results, standings, squad information and club updates, while the Premier League hub brings together wider league coverage.
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Sunderland vs Arsenal lineups FAQs
What is the official Sunderland lineup vs Arsenal?
Sunderland start Roefs, Angulo, Ballard, Brobbey, Danso, Le Fee, Mandava, Meunier, Mukiele, Sadiki and captain Xhaka.
What is the official Arsenal lineup vs Sunderland?
Arsenal start Raya, Calafiori, Gabriel, Havertz, Konsa, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Rice, Saka, Tzolis and White.
Who is Sunderland captain vs Arsenal?
Granit Xhaka captains Sunderland.
Who is Arsenal captain vs Sunderland?
Martin Odegaard captains Arsenal.
Is William Saliba playing against Sunderland?
No. Saliba is listed among Arsenal’s missing players with a back injury.
Is Viktor Gyokeres starting against Sunderland?
No. Gyokeres is named among the Arsenal substitutes.
Who starts in goal for Arsenal vs Sunderland?
David Raya starts in goal for Arsenal.
Who starts up front for Sunderland vs Arsenal?
Brian Brobbey starts as Sunderland’s central forward.
Where can I follow Sunderland vs Arsenal live?
SP Score provides the live score, substitutions, match events and current match information.
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Conclusion
Sunderland vs Arsenal lineups are confirmed for the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, with Xhaka captaining Sunderland and Odegaard leading Arsenal. Brobbey starts in attack for the home side, while Arsenal name Havertz, Saka and Tzolis among their attacking starters. For the live score, substitutions and match events, follow the game on SP Score. This page remains the full record of the official starting XIs, substitutes, missing players and coaches.
