- West Brom - Sunderland

: In their April 2025 win, Sunderland’s defense was lauded for its game management, limiting West Brom to just three shots on target.

As of late April 2026, both clubs are navigating challenging periods in their respective campaigns: Sunderland - West Brom

: 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 April 2025 win, Sunderland’s defense