Tottenham face Sunderland in their first home game of 2026.
Spurs started the year with a 0-0 draw at Brentford on New Year’s Day and fans will be hoping for better fortunes at home after just four Premier League wins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last year.
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Sunderland are enjoying a brilliant first season back in the top flight and are just four points off Liverpool in fourth place.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Tottenham vs Sunderland is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
The match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Sunderland
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 2pm GMT ahead of a 3pm kick-off.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Sam Tabuteau at the ground.
Tottenham vs Sunderland team news
Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Destiny Udogie remain sidelined for Spurs. Dominic Solanke has returned to training, but this game is likely to come too soon for a return to action.
Xavi Simons serves the final game of his suspension and Lucas Bergvall is a doubt after missing the goalless draw against Brentord. Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are both away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Richarlison, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Pedro Porro and Rodrigo Bentancur all avoided yellow cards against the Bees, so are now free from the threat of an immediate ban.
For Sunderland, Regis Le Bris is missing six players due to AFCON.
However, star centre-back and talisman Dan Ballard could return after missing the draw with Man City on New Year’s Day.
Tottenham vs Sunderland prediction
After two difficult London derbies on the road, Thomas Frank’s side return to home comforts for their second game of 2026 and will be keen to put on a performance in front of their own supporters.
Sunderland put in a huge effort against Man City and that could work to Spurs’ favour.
Tottenham to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This will be the first Premier League meeting between these sides since 2017, which finished as a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light.
Tottenham wins: 48
Sunderland wins: 36
Draws: 31
Tottenham vs Sunderland match odds
Tottenham to win: 17/20
Sunderland to win: 7/2
Draw: 5/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
