Sunderland head to Molineux this Saturday with their sights set on climbing into the Premier League's top half—and completing a historic first league double over Wolves since the 1949-50 season. For the Black Cats, this isn't just another fixture; it's a chance to build momentum in their push for European contention.
Wolves, meanwhile, are playing for pride after relegation was confirmed earlier this month. Sitting bottom of the table, three points behind managerless Burnley, they've endured a brutal 2025-26 campaign. Perhaps their biggest struggle? Scoring. Wolves have failed to find the net in a league-high 18 different Premier League matches this season—a stat that underscores just how tough it's been at Molineux.
That said, history favors the hosts: Wolves are unbeaten in their last seven home league games against Sunderland. Manager Rob Edwards insists his squad is still giving everything for the fans, even as the season winds down.
Team News
Edwards will be without injured duo Sam Johnstone and Enso Gonzalez. Ladislav Krejci is progressing well but faces a late fitness test. Goalkeeper Jose Sa is a slight doubt with an ankle issue, but there's good news: Yerson Mosquera is available again after serving a two-match suspension.
For Sunderland, Regis Le Bris confirmed that Jocelin should be back in contention this weekend. Late decisions will be made on Bertrand Traore and Nilson Angulo, while Romaine Mundle remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Reinildo Mandava could step in for Trai Hume at left-back.
Form Guide
Wolves have lost 23 matches this season—matching their joint-most in a 38-game campaign—and have lost all four Premier League games against promoted sides this term. The Old Gold have won just once in 18 league games in May and enter this match on the back of three straight defeats, outscored 8-0 in the process.
Sunderland have also lost their last two matches, shipping nine goals in that stretch. But despite the wobble, they sit just three points behind seventh-placed Bournemouth, keeping their European dreams alive.
With both teams desperate for different reasons—Sunderland for a top-half finish, Wolves for a parting shot of pride—this Saturday's clash promises plenty of drama under the Molineux lights.