Wolves vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news
Wolves vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news 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 news Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026 Kick-off: 15:00 BST Venue: Molineux Stadium Referee: Paul Tierney VAR: Matt Donohue Last Meeting: Sunderland 2–0 Wolves (18 October 2025, Premier League) Team news Wolves Rob 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.
Sunderland Regis 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.