SUNDERLAND, England (Interstat) — Sunderland and Fulham will meet Sunday at the Stadium of Light in a Premier League fixture with both sides seeking to reverse recent struggles.

The match, scheduled for Feb. 22, 2026, comes as Fulham sits 10th in the table and Sunderland is 16th. The visitors hold a slight psychological edge, having won the season’s earlier meeting 1-0 at Craven Cottage on Nov. 22, 2025.

Fulham arrives after a difficult 3-0 loss at Manchester City on Feb. 11. Their form has been inconsistent, with just two wins in their last seven league matches. However, those victories included notable results against Chelsea and Brighton. Their attack has shown potency, but defensive frailties have led to recent high-scoring defeats.

Sunderland is also looking to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool on Feb. 11. Their season has been defined by resilience at home, including a creditable draw with Manchester City on New Year’s Day, but a lack of consistent scoring. A 3-0 win at Burnley on Feb. 2 shows their capability, but heavy losses to Arsenal and Brentford this month highlight their volatility.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

For Fulham, midfielder Andreas Pereira remains a key creative force, while Sunderland will rely on the defensive organization that has earned them several clean sheets at home this campaign.

The fixture precedes a demanding schedule for both clubs. Fulham faces a London derby against Tottenham on March 1. Sunderland’s next match is a trip to Bournemouth on Feb. 28, followed by a quick turnaround at Leeds United on March 3.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. local time at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.