Sunderland – Leeds

Sunderland host Leeds at the Stadium of Light with the Black Cats languishing in 20th place on just four points from one win, one draw and five defeats, having scored six and conceded 14. Leeds arrive in seventh spot, sitting on ten points after two victories, four draws and a single loss, and they boast a modest positive goal difference of nine for and six against. The clash pits a struggling side desperate for their first win of the campaign against a mid‑table side looking to consolidate a solid start. Both teams will be keen to improve their positions, making the encounter a potentially pivotal moment in the early league table.