Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview: April 2026

Match Context

Sunderland host Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light on 24 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34. Sunderland sit 11th on 46 points (goal difference -4), while Nottingham Forest are 16th with 36 points (goal difference -9).

Sunderland Availability

Sunderland face several concerns. J. T. Bi (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. B. Traoré (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, O. Alderete (Injury) is doubtful, and N. Angulo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Creative hub E. Le Fée, a leading provider with 5 league assists and 4 goals, is available, as is midfield controller G. Xhaka, who also has 5 assists.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Nottingham Forest are also depleted. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined. John Victor (Knee Injury) is sidelined. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. D. Ndoye (Injury) is doubtful. Key attacking midfielder M. Gibbs-White, Forest’s standout scorer with 12 league goals and 2 assists, is available.

Impact Summary

Both sides lose depth, particularly in wide and defensive areas, but retain their primary creators. Sunderland’s main chance-makers Le Fée and Xhaka remain central to their attacking output, while Forest’s attacking threat is heavily carried by Gibbs-White, whose availability offsets the absence of Hudson-Odoi.