Sunderland host Crystal Palace on Saturday, 17 January 2026 at Stadium of Light. The kick-off time is 15:00 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Sunderland go into the match 12th in the table; Crystal Palace sit 14th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Sunderland have taken 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Crystal Palace have collected 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 draw.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 13 Sept 2025: Sunderland 0-0 Crystal Palace; 4 Feb 2017: Sunderland 4-0 Crystal Palace; 24 Sept 2016: Sunderland 2-3 Crystal Palace. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Sunderland beat Crystal Palace 2-1. Sunderland scored through E. Le Fée 33', B. Brobbey 71'. Crystal Palace replied with Yeremy Pino 30'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 71 as the contest closed.

Sunderland held 57% of the ball against 43% for Crystal Palace. Shots on target finished 7-2. Expected goals read 1.71 for Sunderland, 0.61 for Crystal Palace.

The win nudges Sunderland forward and leaves Crystal Palace with work to do. Sunderland sat 12th and Crystal Palace 14th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.