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Wolves vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news
TL;DR
Sunderland visits Wolves aiming for a top-half Premier League finish, while Wolves seek pride after confirmed relegation. Sunderland looks to achieve their first league double over Wolves since 1949-50.
Key points
- Sunderland aims for a top-half Premier League finish
- Wolves confirmed relegation earlier this month
- Sunderland seeks first league double over Wolves since 1949-50
- Wolves have struggled to score in 18 league matches
- Wolves unbeaten at home against Sunderland for seven games
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Wolves vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news
Sunderland travel to Molineux on Saturday afternoon looking to secure a place in the top half of the Premier League table with a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Black Cats aim to complete their first league double over Wolves since the 1949-50 campaign. Meanwhile, Wolves are merely playing for pride after their relegation was confirmed earlier this month. They currently sit bottom of the table, three points behind managerless Burnley.
The hosts have struggled significantly in front of goal during this difficult 2025-26 season. They have failed to find the net in a league-high eighteen different Premier League matches. That said, Wolves remain unbeaten in their last seven home league games against Sunderland. Rob Edwards insists his players are still giving their absolute all for the supporters.
Wolves vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: Molineux Stadium
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Matt Donohue
- Last Meeting: Sunderland 2–0 Wolves (18 October 2025, Premier League)
Team news
Wolves
Rob Edwards will be without the injured duo of Sam Johnstone and Enso Gonzalez. Ladislav Krejci is progressing well, but the medical team will assess him before kick-off. Jose Sa is a slight doubt with an ankle issue. However, is available for selection after serving a two-match suspension.
Q&A
What is the significance of the Wolves vs Sunderland match for Sunderland?
Sunderland aims to secure a place in the top half of the Premier League table with a victory over Wolves.
When was the last time Sunderland completed a league double over Wolves?
Sunderland last completed a league double over Wolves in the 1949-50 season.
How have Wolves performed at home against Sunderland recently?
Wolves remain unbeaten in their last seven home league games against Sunderland.
