Analysis: Sunderland second-best in Suffolk

Josef Rindl - BBC Sport JournalistSat, August 22, 2026 at 4:19 PM UTC

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Sunderland have had a quieter transfer window, holding on to their best players and only signing left-back Dayann Methalie and right-back Thomas Meunier who started on Saturday.

Last season, Regis Le Bris' side shocked the Premier League with a 3-0 opening-day win over West Ham on their way to an impressive seventh-placed finish.

On paper, the Black Cats were the stronger team on Saturday - and they had more of the possession, but created few clear-cut chances.

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Other than the goal, their best chance came early in the second half at 1-1, but Brian Brobbey's close-range shot on the turn was blocked by Marcelino Nunez.

Sunderland's next match is at home to Fulham on Sunday, 30 August (14:00 BST).

They will also learn their league phase opponents in the Europa League in Friday's draw.

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