: The club was recently docked two points by the EFL for financial rule breaches.
The historic rivalry between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion reflects a legacy of high-stakes English football, with Sunderland boasting six league titles and West Brom historically holding the upper hand in their direct head-to-head encounters. Recent Encounters & Performance 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 . : The club was recently docked two points
: The "Black Cats" have faced a difficult run in the Premier League, recently suffering a heavy 5–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Sunderland is without Brian Brobbey , Bertrand Traore
: In their April 2025 win, Sunderland’s defense was lauded for its game management, limiting West Brom to just three shots on target.