Sunderland – Nottingham Forest

Sunderland host Nottingham Forest in what promises to be a tightly‑contested Championship clash, with both sides hovering near the bottom of the table. The Black Cats sit 14th with four points from four games – a solitary win, a draw and two defeats, and a modest –2 goal difference after netting three and conceding five. Forest, three places above, have edged ahead with five points, also from four outings, boasting one win, two draws and a single loss while their goal tally sits level at four each. The recent head‑to‑head between the two has been evenly balanced, underscoring how crucial this encounter could be for Sunderland’s bid to climb out of the relegation zone and for Forest to consolidate a mid‑table push. A positive result for either side would tighten the battle for survival as the season progresses.