Sunderland host Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, September 12, in a Premier League Matchweek 4 fixture. Arsenal arrive on Wearside with a perfect domestic record, while Sunderland will look to make home advantage count against one of the league’s early contenders. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. BST.
Follow live updates below for the latest score, goals, cards, substitutions, VAR decisions and other key moments from Sunderland vs Arsenal.
Sunderland Lineup
Sunderland have confirmed their starting XI for the Premier League meeting with Arsenal.
Sunderland Confirmed XI (4-2-3-1):
Robin Roefs; Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Kevin Danso, Reinildo Mandava; Granit Xhaka (c), Noah Sadiki; Nilson Angulo, Enzo Le Fée, Thomas Meunier; Brian Brobbey.
Sunderland’s lineup is unchanged from the side that drew 1-1 with Brentford. Habib Diarra remains out with a hamstring injury, while Romaine Mundle continues his recovery from a knee injury.
Arsenal Lineup
Arsenal have also named their starting XI for the trip to Sunderland.
Arsenal Confirmed XI (4-3-3):
David Raya; Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori; Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Ødegaard (c); Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz.
Mikel Arteta has made four changes from the team that beat Napoli 1-0 in the Champions League. Havertz returns to the central striking role, while Tzolis starts on the left wing. William Saliba remains unavailable with a back injury.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Match Details
Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 4
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kickoff: 8 p.m. BST
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Sunderland formation: 4-2-3-1
Arsenal formation: 4-3-3
Arsenal arrive with a 100% winning record in the Premier League, having scored six goals and conceded once across their opening three matches.
Sunderland have four points and will look to build on last season’s meeting between the sides at the Stadium of Light, when Brian Brobbey scored a 94th-minute equalizer in a 2-2 draw.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Live Score and Updates
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8:00 p.m. BST — Kickoff: Sunderland and Arsenal get their Premier League Matchweek 4 fixture underway at the Stadium of Light.
Live Updates
0′ The players emerge to a roaring atmosphere at the Stadium of Light as Arsenal chase a perfect fourth consecutive win.
0′ Arsenal set up with Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard looking to create early openings, while Sunderland rely on Granit Xhaka and Enzo Le Fée to control the tempo.
1′ KICK OFF! Referee John Brooks blows his whistle, and the match gets underway under the floodlights on Wearside.
7′ Riccardo Calafiori’s right-footed effort from 15 meters takes a deflection and goes off target after Martin Ødegaard’s setup.
7′ Sunderland win a free kick.
10′ Sunderland win another free kick.
13′ Arsenal fire a powerful effort on target from five meters in the center of the box, but Sunderland’s goalkeeper makes the save.
16′ Daniel Ballard misses a golden opportunity from 10 meters, firing his effort off target.
20′ Enzo Le Fée is flagged offside in the middle third, stopping Sunderland’s attack about 45 meters from goal.
23′ Gabriel Magalhães tries an ambitious strike from 25 meters centrally, but his effort drifts off target.
42′ Thomas Meunier’s left footed shot from 15 meters takes a deflection and spins wide of the right post after Enzo Le Fée’s setup.
45’+2′ Half time! Sunderland 0-0 Arsenal. Arsenal dominate possession at 66% and register two shots on target from five attempts, while Sunderland remain dangerous despite having only 34% of the ball.
47′ Thomas Meunier’s right footed strike from 10 meters takes a crucial deflection and goes wide.
48′ Noah Sadiki shoots high and left from 25 meters after receiving Daniel Ballard’s pass.
51′ Play is stopped as Gabriel Magalhães receives medical attention.
54′ PENALTY! John Brooks points to the spot after Daniel Ballard is fouled inside the penalty area, giving Sunderland a golden chance to take the lead.
56′ PENALTY MISSED! Enzo Le Fée’s effort from 10 meters is saved.
56′ Enzo Le Fée’s penalty is on target, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
58′ Bruno Guimarães tests the Sunderland goalkeeper with a shot on target.
58′ GOAL! Bruno Guimarães fires home from 20 meters after Declan Rice’s assist to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead.
66′ Daniel Ballard receives a yellow card for serious foul play.
69′ Granit Xhaka is shown a yellow card for Sunderland.
70′ Sunderland bring on Wilson Isidor for Nilson Angulo.
71′ Wilson Isidor is flagged offside as Sunderland push forward.
84′ Nordi Mukiele’s right foot shot from 5 meters is saved after meeting Granit Xhaka’s delivery.
86′ Mikel Merino replaces Martin Ødegaard for Arsenal.
90’+4′ Brian Brobbey’s header from 10 meters is saved after meeting Malick Fofana’s delivery.
90’+4′ Arsenal win a free kick.
90’+5′ Sunderland win a free kick.
90’+6′ PENALTY! Arsenal are awarded a spot kick after a foul inside the area.
90’+6′ RED CARD! Sunderland defender Reinildo Mandava is sent off.
90’+8′ PENALTY SCORED! Bukayo Saka converts from the spot for Arsenal.
90’+8′ Full time! Arsenal secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Result: Premier League Live Updates