Tottenham Hotspur take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in a huge Premier League game on Sunday afternoon.
Tottenham Hotspur resume their Premier League duties on Sunday afternoon when they travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland.
During the March international break, Spurs sacked their beleaguered interim boss, Igor Tudor, and replaced him with Roberto de Zerbi. The club’s third head coach of the campaign, De Zerbi, has to hit the ground running in North London and turn their fortunes around. The Italian must secure as many victories as possible in the final seven games to help the Lilywhites avoid the drop.
Should Spurs lose, they could find themselves in the relegation zone for the first time this season if West Ham United beats Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday evening. So, the clash against Sunderland comes at a crucial moment, giving Tottenham the chance to claim their first league win of 2026.
When and where will Sunderland vs. Tottenham take place?
Tottenham will make the trip to Stadium of Light to face Sunderland on Sunday, 12 April 2026, with kick-off at 13:00 pm (UK time).
How to watch Sunderland vs. Tottenham in the Premier League?
Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Sunderland vs. Tottenham live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Team News for Sunderland vs. Tottenham
Sunderland have received a big injury boost ahead of the game, as Nilson Angulo was pictured back in training on Wednesday. The Ecuadorian attacker has missed the last few games with a muscle tear, but Sunderland fans will be delighted to see him step up his recovery at the Academy of Light.
Dan Ballard and Robin Roefs are doubtful with hamstring injuries, while Bertrand Traore is out with a knee injury. Also, Romaine Mundle is out with a hamstring issue, and Jocelin Ta Bi is dealing with a knock.
As for Tottenham, Guglielmo Vicario underwent hernia surgery after the Nottingham Forest defeat and will miss the Sunderland game. But Mathys Tel, who withdrew from France’s Under-21 squad with a groin injury, returned to training last week. Mohammed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur have also stepped up their recovery from respective injuries, but whether the duo will be included in the travelling squad remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, Pape Matar Sarr remains in doubt after suffering a shoulder injury during international duty. Yves Bissouma is out with a muscle injury and appears likely to miss out.
TTLB prediction for Sunderland vs. Tottenham
After the doom and gloom that surrounded Igor Tudor’s wretched 44-day spell in charge, De Zerbi can emerge as a beacon of hope for Spurs. Still searching for their first league win this calendar year, the onus is on the Italian to break the duck and change the club’s fortunes. Hopefully, our team gets a new manager bounce under him, unlike during Tudor’s reign.
Sunderland, on the other hand, have enjoyed an excellent return to the top flight, bagging 43 points from 31 games. The Black Cats claimed a superb 2-1 comeback win over bitter rivals Newcastle United at St James’ Park before the March international break, completing a Premier League double.
Regis Le Bris’ side have been formidable at home and are set to pose a massive challenge to Tottenham. A mouthwatering clash in Wearside is on the cards!
Score prediction: Sunderland 2-2 Tottenham