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Premier League Matchweek 16
Sunderland crestSunderlandDWLLW
14:00
Sunday 20 December 2026 · UK time
Crystal Palace crestCrystal PalaceLWLDL
Stadium of Light, Sunderland Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Sunderland host Crystal Palace in Premier League Matchweek 16 on Sunday 20 December 2026, 14:00 (UK time) at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

Sunderland sit 19th with 8 points from 10 matches, 1 point ahead of 20th-placed Crystal Palace.

Sunderland are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5). Crystal Palace are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Sunderland a 45% chance of victory, Crystal Palace 23% and the draw 32%. It makes Sunderland the favourites, with expected goals of 1.12 against 0.71.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?

Kick-off is Sunday 20 December 2026, 14:00 UK time.

Where is Sunderland vs Crystal Palace played?

The match is played at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

Who is predicted to win Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?

Our Poisson data model rates Sunderland at 45%, the draw at 32% and Crystal Palace at 23%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-0. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.