Sunderland aims to break their Friday night hoodoo in front of a home crowd against Nottingham Forest. This match at the Stadium of Light carries significant weight—especially for both teams’ ambitions this season.
Nottingham Forest stands just one win away from securing their place in next season’s Premier League. A victory would ease their relegation worries, while Sunderland, currently positioned 11th with 46 points, seeks to inch closer to the top half of the table.
Interestingly, Sunderland has never won a Premier League game on a Friday. They’ve managed two draws and one defeat across three attempts—a statistic that looms large as they prepare for this encounter.
In recent form, Sunderland remains unbeaten in their last five matches, with two wins and three draws. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest has recorded three wins and two losses in their last five outings. The stakes are high; Sunderland could remarkably be just one point off sixth place if they beat the relegation-threatened visitors.
Chris Rigg, among others, is expected to play a pivotal role for Sunderland, who have won six of their last seven matches against Nottingham Forest. Their predicted lineup includes Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Hume, Xhaka, Sadiki, Diarra, Rigg, Le Fee, and Brobbey.
Nottingham Forest will miss winger Callum Hudson-Odoi for the rest of the season—a significant blow as they struggle to create scoring chances. Their predicted lineup features Sels, Williams, Cunha, Milenkovic, Aina, Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson, Igor Jesus, and Wood.
The kick-off time is set for 3 PM ET on April 24, 2026. Fans will be eager to see if Sunderland can finally conquer their Friday night demons and secure a vital three points.
Yet uncertainties linger. Will Sunderland’s historical struggles on Fridays resurface? Or will they rise to the occasion and prove that they are indeed a nightmare to play against—especially at home?
