: Both teams are missing critical players. Sunderland is without Brian Brobbey , Bertrand Traore , and Dan Ballard , while West Brom has dealt with injuries to Karlan Grant and Jayson Molumby .
In their most recent clashes during the 2024–25 season, Sunderland managed to stay undefeated against the Baggies, securing a narrow at The Hawthorns in April 2025 following a 0–0 draw at the Stadium of Light.
As of late April 2026, both clubs are navigating challenging periods in their respective campaigns:
: Trai Hume emerged as the match-winner in that fixture, scoring the only goal. Historical Head-to-Head Statistics