: The club was recently docked two points by the EFL for financial rule breaches.
The historic rivalry between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion reflects a legacy of high-stakes English football, with Sunderland boasting six league titles and West Brom historically holding the upper hand in their direct head-to-head encounters. Recent Encounters & Performance Sunderland - West Brom
: Both teams are missing critical players. Sunderland is without Brian Brobbey , Bertrand Traore , and Dan Ballard , while West Brom has dealt with injuries to Karlan Grant and Jayson Molumby . : The club was recently docked two points
: Trai Hume emerged as the match-winner in that fixture, scoring the only goal. Historical Head-to-Head Statistics Sunderland is without Brian Brobbey , Bertrand Traore
In their most recent clashes during the 2024–25 season, Sunderland managed to stay undefeated against the Baggies, securing a narrow at The Hawthorns in April 2025 following a 0–0 draw at the Stadium of Light.
: The "Black Cats" have faced a difficult run in the Premier League, recently suffering a heavy 5–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
As of late April 2026, both clubs are navigating challenging periods in their respective campaigns: