Wolves vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news

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Sunderland travel to Molineux on Saturday afternoon looking to secure a place in the top half of the Premier League table with a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.The Black Cats aim to complete their first league double over Wolves since the 1949-50 campaign. Meanwhile, Wolves are merely playing for pride after their relegation was confirmed earlier this month. They currently sit bottom of the table, three points behind managerless Burnley.The hosts have struggled significantly in front of goal during this difficult 2025-26 season. They have failed to find the net in a league-high eighteen different Premier League matches. That said, Wolves remain unbeaten in their last seven home league games against Sunderland. Rob Edwards insists his players are still giving their absolute all for the supporters.Wolves vs Sunderland – Match preview and team newsDate: Saturday, 2 May 2026Kick-off: 15:00 BSTVenue: Molineux StadiumReferee: Paul TierneyVAR: Matt DonohueLast Meeting: Sunderland 2–0 Wolves (18 October 2025, Premier League)Team newsWolvesRob Edwards will be without the injured duo of Sam Johnstone and Enso Gonzalez. Ladislav Krejci is progressing well, but the medical team will assess him before kick-off. Jose Sa is a slight doubt with an ankle issue. However, Yerson Mosquera is available for selection after serving a two-match suspension.SunderlandRegis Le Bris confirmed that Jocelin should be available to return this weekend. Late decisions will be made on Bertrand Traore and Nilson Angulo. Romaine Mundle remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Reinildo Mandava is an option to replace Trai Hume at left-back.FormWolvesWolves have lost twenty-three matches this season, matching their joint-most in a 38-game campaign. They have lost all four of their Premier League games against promoted sides this term. The Old Gold have won just once in eighteen league games in the month of May. They enter this contest following three successive defeats by an aggregate score of 8–0.SunderlandThe Black Cats have lost their last two matches, shipping nine goals in the process. Despite this, they remain in the hunt for European qualification. They sit just three points behind seventh-placed Bournemouth with four games remaining. Sunderland have kept a clean sheet in their last four league games against Wolves.Predicted lineupsWolves Predicted XI: Sa; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Toti; Lima, J. Gomes, Andre, H. Bueno; Mane, Bellegarde; ArmstrongSunderland Predicted XI: Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Diarra, Le Fee; BrobbeyHow to watch Wolves vs Sunderland?The match will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK. It is subject to the standard Saturday 3pm television blackout. Fans can follow live audio commentary via BBC Radio 5 Live. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more- Guardiola jokes about ‘disaster’ PSG and Bayern Munich gameSee Also- Howe confident of Newcastle future following ‘challenging’ PIF talksFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Wolves vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.