Tottenham vs Sunderland Premier League preview, team news, and head-to-head record
Tottenham Hotspur return home for the first time in 2026 as they host newly promoted Sunderland on Sunday, looking to rediscover some attacking rhythm after another frustrating outing.
Thomas Frank once again missed a good chance of regaining any support from the Tottenham fanbase on Thursday evening, as his side fell to a flat 0-0 draw away at Brentford in a game that summed up many of their recent issues.
Sitting 12th in the Premier League table with 26 points from 19 matches, and with as many defeats as wins, Spurs have now won just one of their last four league games, managing only 2 goals in that spell.
On the other hand, Sunderland arrive in north London on the back of three consecutive draws against Brighton, Leeds and most recently Manchester City on Thursday.
7th in the table and just a point off the Champions League places, Regis Le Bris’ side are showing none of the struggles you would typically associate with a newly promoted team.
What time does Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland kick off?
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Date: Sunday, 6 December 2025
- Kick-off time: 3 pm BST
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland: Head-to-head record
These two sides last met in February 2017, playing out a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light in a match well remembered for Mousa Dembele’s masterclass.
Historically, Spurs have had the upper hand in this fixture, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 Premier League meetings since April 2010, although with both clubs in very different places now, those numbers are unlikely to have much bearing on Sunday’s contest.
Tottenham team news
Lucas Bergvall was left out of the squad against Brentford with an adductor issue, and Thomas Frank has confirmed the midfielder remains a doubt for this weekend, while also declining to put any timeline on Dominic Solanke’s return.
Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski remain sidelined through injury, while Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma are away on AFCON duty. Xavi Simons will miss out as well, serving the third and final game of his suspension following his red card against Liverpool.
January has already brought two exits rather than reinforcements, with Kota Takai heading to Borussia Monchengladbach on a six-month loan and Europa League hero Brennan Johnson completing a move to Crystal Palace, leaving Spurs short of options on the right flank.
Sunderland team news
Daniel Ballard remains a doubt after missing Sunderland’s previous two matches with an ankle problem.
The visitors are also without a cluster of players due to AFCON, including Reinildo, Arthur Masuaku, Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Chemsdine Talbi and Bertrand Traore.
Predicted line-ups
TOTTENHAM: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Odobert, Gray; Kudus, Richarlison, Tel
SUNDERLAND: Roefs; Geertruida, Mukiele, Alderete, Cirkin, Hume; Xhaka, Le Fee; Adingra, Brobbey, Rigg
Our prediction
After the display against Brentford, it is difficult to imagine Tottenham getting much worse, yet recent evidence also makes it hard to picture a sudden attacking revival.
Spurs have shown little improvement in the final third for a worrying length of time, and expecting it all to click against a Sunderland defence that shut down the likes of Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku midweek feels unrealistic.
That said, there is at least a potential solution in personnel. If Mathys Tel is trusted from the start on the left, with Wilson Odobert operating centrally, their familiarity and movement could give Tottenham some fluidity, something they have lacked lately. It may not fix everything, but it could be enough to tilt a tight game Spurs’ way.
Predicted score: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Sunderland.
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