We’re underway at the Stadium of Light as Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland welcome Daniel Farke’s Leeds United in the Premier League.
Follow this live blog for goals, big chances, bookings, substitutions and VAR decisions. The full first-half review will be added after half-time, with the second-half report and final match summary following full-time.
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Stuart Attwell takes charge, assisted by Constantine Hatzidakis and Nick Hopton. Andrew Madley is the fourth official, with Craig Pawson on VAR and Matthew Wilkes as assistant VAR.
Kick-off is scheduled for 16:30 GMT.
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Daniel Farke receives a boost with Dominic Calvert-Lewin available to start, despite a bruised foot after the Manchester United draw. Anton Stach and Noah Okafor are available only from the bench after fitness concerns, with Brenden Aaronson and Harry Wilson handed starting roles.
Leeds will be aiming to return to winning ways at the Stadium of Light.
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Leeds United (3-4-2-1) — Head coach: Daniel Farke.
Starting XI: 1 James Trafford (GK); 24 James Justin, 15 Jaka Bijol, 5 Tarik Muharemović; 2 Jayden Bogle, 22 Ao Tanaka, 4 Ethan Ampadu (captain), 3 Gabriel Gudmundsson; 10 Harry Wilson, 11 Brenden Aaronson; 9 Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Substitutes: 16 Michael Zetterer (GK), 50 Alfie Cresswell, 26 Melvin Bard, 8 Sean Longstaff, 44 Ilia Gruev, 18 Anton Stach, 19 Noah Okafor, 23 Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, 14 Lukas Nmecha.
Bijol replaces Nico Elvedi, while Wilson and Aaronson start in place of Stach and Okafor. Calvert-Lewin is fit to lead the line after an injury concern during the week.
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Sunderland (4-2-3-1) — Head coach: Régis Le Bris.
Starting XI: 22 Robin Roefs (GK); 32 Trai Hume, 20 Nordi Mukiele, 13 Luke O’Nien, 17 Reinildo Mandava; 27 Noah Sadiki, 34 Granit Xhaka; 10 Nilson Angulo, 11 Chris Rigg, 28 Enzo Le Fée; 9 Brian Brobbey.
Substitutes: 31 Melker Ellborg, 6 Dayann Méthalie, 15 Omar Alderete, 19 Habib Diarra, 29 Jules Ahoka, 7 Chemsdine Talbi, 39 Malick Fofana, Juan Riquelme (shirt number not confirmed), 57 Tymur Tutierov.
Brobbey returns to the starting line-up as Sunderland make changes following their midweek European fixture.
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Daniel Farke says the Premier League table cannot be used to underestimate Sunderland. Leeds started the weekend with ten points from seven matches, while the hosts had collected four.
Farke expects Régis Le Bris’ team to be highly motivated at the Stadium of Light and singled out Brian Brobbey’s strength and ability to threaten behind defences. Leeds must work collectively to restrict him.
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Leeds head coach Daniel Farke has praised Harry Wilson’s attitude during his adaptation to the club following his summer arrival from Fulham. Farke highlighted the different tactical and pressing demands placed on the attacker and said the Wales international has been working well in training.
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Gabriel Gudmundsson says Leeds feel physically strong and are building on last season’s progress. The defender acknowledged the rising expectations around the club but warned that Premier League points are never straightforward.
Leeds are determined to put in a positive performance on Wearside.
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Daniel Farke has revealed injury concerns around Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach and Noah Okafor ahead of Leeds United’s trip to Sunderland. Calvert-Lewin has a bruised foot, Stach has a foot problem and Okafor has been dealing with an adductor issue.
Farke explained that late assessments would determine their availability. Joe Rodon remains out, while Daniel James has returned to full training and is available for selection.
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