- West Brom — Sunderland

The historic rivalry between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion reflects a legacy of high-stakes English football, with Sunderland boasting six league titles and West Brom historically holding the upper hand in their direct head-to-head encounters. Recent Encounters & Performance

: The "Black Cats" have faced a difficult run in the Premier League, recently suffering a heavy 5–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Sunderland - West Brom

As of late April 2026, both clubs are navigating challenging periods in their respective campaigns: The historic rivalry between Sunderland and West Bromwich

: The club was recently docked two points by the EFL for financial rule breaches. Sunderland - West Brom