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Sunderland injuries and suspensions
Sunderland have 2 players out and 2 doubtful in the Fantasy Premier League list last changed on 5 Oct 2026: Habib Diarra (injured), Romaine Mundle (injured), Daniel Ballard (doubtful, 75% chance) and Brian Brobbey (doubtful, 75% chance).
In our match model these absences lower Sunderland's expected goals by 4.7% and raise their opponents' expected goals by 4.9%, weighted by each player's share of league minutes this season.
Unavailable and doubtful players
| Player | Position | Status | League minutes | Latest news |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habib Diarra | Midfielder | Injured | 6% | Hamstring injury - Unknown return date |
| Romaine Mundle | Midfielder | Injured | 0% | Knee injury - Unknown return date |
| Daniel Ballard | Defender | Doubtful · 75% chance | 100% | Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing |
| Brian Brobbey | Forward | Doubtful · 75% chance | 89% | Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing |
League minutes is the player's share of Sunderland's Premier League minutes this season (5 matches). Chance of playing refers to the next gameweek.
Next match
Our model makes Brighton 40.7% favourites at Sunderland; the market has 41.0%. Our model and the bookmakers give Sunderland about the same chance.
The Sunderland vs Brighton prediction uses the list stored before kickoff.
Questions about Sunderland team news
Who is injured for Sunderland?
Sunderland have 2 players out and 2 doubtful in the Fantasy Premier League list last changed on 5 Oct 2026: Habib Diarra (injured), Romaine Mundle (injured), Daniel Ballard (doubtful, 75% chance) and Brian Brobbey (doubtful, 75% chance).
How do Sunderland's injuries change the prediction?
In our match model these absences lower Sunderland's expected goals by 4.7% and raise their opponents' expected goals by 4.9%, weighted by each player's share of league minutes this season.
Source: Fantasy Premier League player availability, checked every few hours; this list last changed 5 Oct 2026, 09:50 UTC. Confirmed lineups are not included. Player news text is as published by Fantasy Premier League.
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