Sunderland fixtures: Key matches and dates from March to May

Introduction

Sunderland fixtures matter to supporters, broadcasters and travel planners as the club navigates the closing months of the season across the Premier League and domestic cup competitions. This brief guide summarises published match dates and recent results so fans can follow upcoming opponents, plan attendance or viewings, and note that kick-off times may be subject to change.

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Confirmed schedule (March–May)

Published schedule entries for Sunderland’s remaining 2025–26 campaign include the following Premier League fixtures:

• Sun 22 Mar — Newcastle United v Sunderland — 8:00 AM — English Premier League
• Sat 11 Apr — Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur — 10:00 AM — English Premier League
• Sat 18 Apr — Aston Villa v Sunderland — 10:00 AM — English Premier League
• Sat 25 Apr — Sunderland v Nottingham Forest — 10:00 AM — English Premier League
• Sat 2 May — Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sunderland — 10:00 AM — English Premier League
• Sat 9 May — Sunderland v Manchester United — 10:00 AM — English Premier League
• Sun 17 May — Everton v Sunderland — 10:00 AM — English Premier League
• Sun 24 May — Sunderland v Chelsea — 11:00 AM — English Premier League

Separate fixture listings from broadcasters and sport pages also show additional match dates in March: United v Sunderland (kick‑off listed as 19:30 on Tuesday 3 Mar in one source), an FA Cup fifth‑round tie noted for Sunday 8 Mar with kick‑off shown as 13:30 (to be confirmed), and a Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday 14 Mar with a 15:00 kick‑off. A BBC listing advises that all times are UK and subject to change.

Recent form and cup progress

Context from earlier in the season includes Premier League results in February: Sunderland beat Burnley 3–0 on 2 Feb, lost 3–0 at Arsenal on 7 Feb, and were narrowly beaten 1–0 by Liverpool on 11 Feb. In the FA Cup, Sunderland progressed with a 1–0 win at Oxford United in the fourth round on 15 Feb. A fixture against Bournemouth was scheduled for 28 Feb with a 12:30 kick‑off in one public listing.

Conclusion

Fans should monitor official club and broadcaster channels for any adjustments to kick‑off times and venues. With a run of high‑profile Premier League matches through April and May — including ties against Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea and local rivals Newcastle United — the coming weeks are important for planning travel and viewing. The FA Cup schedule adds further interest. Supporters are advised to check ticket and broadcast arrangements as fixtures are finalised.