EFL Cup · Wed 28 Oct 2026 · Stadium of Light
Key storylines
- Both sides missing players: 3 for Sunderland, 5 for Brentford
Match info
- Competition
- EFL Cup
- Matchday
- 1
- Date
- Wed 28 Oct 2026
- Kick-off
- 19:45 (UK time)
- Venue
- Stadium of Light
- Season
- 2026-27
Recent form
Sunderland
Brentford
Head to head
1Sunderland wins1Draws1Brentford wins
The numbers per game
| Sunderland | Measure | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| 1.52 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.74 |
| 2.05 | xG against | 1.48 |
| Brobbey 2.9 | Top xG | Thiago 3.7 |
| Diarra | Penalty taker | Thiago |
Team news
Sunderland
- BrobbeyDoubtful (75%)Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing
- IsidorDoubtful (50%)Knock - 50% chance of playing
- MeunierDoubtful (75%)Groin injury - 75% chance of playing
- BallardInjuredHamstring injury - Unknown return date
- DansoSuspendedSuspended until 31 Oct
- MundleInjuredKnee injury - Unknown return date
Brentford
- JaneltSuspendedSuspended until 31 Oct
- YarmoliukSuspendedSuspended until 8 Nov
- SchusterDoubtful (75%)Ankle injury - 75% chance of playing
- FuroInjuredUnspecified injury - Unknown return date
- MilamboInjuredKnee injury - Unknown return date
- DasilvaInjuredHamstring injury - Unknown return date