Sunderland will clash heads with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium this Saturday as they look to earn maximum points on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats secured a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham recently, which should keep them in high spirits ahead of this game.
Regis Le Bris will stick with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first team for this clash. Wilson Isidor could get a chance to lead the line for the Wearside club up top.
Robin Roefs will function in goal for the Black Cats after keeping a clean sheet in his last league appearance. Nordi Mukiele will operate alongside Dan Ballard at the heart of Le Bris' defence as they look to keep a good shape when defending inside their half.
Thomas Meunier will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Reinildo Mandava hopes to prove his value on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.
Omar Alderete will offer cover for the centre-back positions on the bench.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Robin Roefs of Sunderland looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Sunderland and Fulham at Stadium of Light on August 30, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Noah Sadiki and Granit Xhaka will operate as the holding midfielders for the Wearside outfit as they look to win the 50-50 battles at the centre of the park and orchestrate some inviting chances in the final third.
The talented trio of Nilson Angulo, Enzo Le Fee and Trai Hume will play just ahead of them as part of the Sunderland attack. All three of them need to combine well if they are to cause some problems for the Brentford defenders this weekend.
Chemsdine Talbi and Chris Rigg will have to be content with a spot on the bench as they wait for their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if required.
Wilson Isidor will spearhead Le Bris' attack up top. He has to find a way to be a constant menace on the offensive end of the field.
Brian Brobbey will be named on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the final quarter if the Black Cats are in need of a goal by then.
