A match which could have ramifications for the EFL Championship race awaits as second-placed Sunderland and sixth-placed West Brom face one another in their next match on Tuesday.
Sunderland recorded their fourth consecutive draw in the Championship after being held to a 1-1 stalemate by Millwall in their previous match. The result saw them relinquish top spot to Leeds United, who moved ahead on goal difference.
Meanwhile, West Brom also drew their previous Championship match 2-2 against Norwich City and dropped to sixth in the league standings.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sunderland vs. West Brom live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Championship match in the US:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the English language in US. Streaming options are available on Paramount+.
What time does Sunderland vs. West Brom kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England, and kicks off on Tuesday, November 26 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Nov. 26 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Nov. 26 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Nov. 26 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Nov. 26 | 12:00 p.m. |
Sunderland vs. West Brom lineups, team news
Jobe Bellingham should start once again for Sunderland in midfield after finishing his three-match suspension in the draw against Millwall.
Sunderland come into this game with a ton of injuries, with the likes of Ahmed Abdullahi, Ian Poveda, Jenson Seelt, Niall Huggins, and Salis Abdul Ahmed all sidelined for this game.
Sunderland predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Patterson (GK) — O'Nien, Mepham, Ballard, Alese — Bellingham, Neil — Mayenda, Aleksic, Watson — Isidor.
Injured: Abdullahi, Poveda, Seelt, Huggins, Abdul Ahmed, Connolly (doubt)
Suspended: None
Darnell Furlong will miss out on the upcoming clash with Sunderland for West Brom as he has accumulated too many yellow cards over the campaign.
Kyle Bartley, Patrick McNair, Semi Ajayi, and Daryl Dike will also miss this game due to injuries.
Sunderland predicted XI (4-4-2 right to left): Palmer (GK) — Hall, Holgate, Heggem, Styles — Fellows, Molumby, Mowatt, Johnston — Maja, Grant.
Injured: Bartley, McNair, Ajayi, Dike
Suspended: Furlong
Sunderland vs. West Brom prediction
Sunderland have won their last three league matches against West Brom, which may give them the necessary boost to win this match.
Both teams have been in erratic form over the last few weeks, but with the importance this tie holds, they should both go all-out to win this game. Sunderland should narrowly edge out West Brom to emerge as victors.
Prediction: Sunderland 2-1 West Brom
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, November 26
- Hull City vs. Sheffield Wednesday (2:45 p.m.)
- Norwich City vs. Plymouth Argyle (2:45 p.m.)
- Sheffield United vs. Oxford United (2:45 p.m.)
- Stoke City vs. Preston North United (2:45 p.m.)
- Watford vs. Bristol City (2:45 p.m.)
- Burnley vs. Coventry City (2:45 p.m.)
- Sunderland vs. West Brom (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, November 27
- Leeds United vs. Luton Town (2:45 p.m.)
- Cardiff City vs. QPR (2:45 p.m.)
- Middlesborough vs. Blackburn Rovers (2:45 p.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Millwall (2:45 p.m.)
- Derby County vs. Swansea City (3:00 p.m.)
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