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US Tour Blues: Sunderland & Leeds Seek First Win
31 Jul
Summary
- Both Sunderland and Leeds lost their opening US tour matches.
- The Premier League clubs are preparing for the 2026-27 season.
- The match is a friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey.
Sunderland and Leeds United are scheduled to meet in a preseason friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. Both Premier League clubs are currently seeking their first victory on their U.S. tour, having lost their opening matches. Sunderland was defeated 4-2 by Liverpool in Nashville, while Leeds United lost 3-2 to Wrexham in Florida.
The upcoming 2026-27 Premier League season is just weeks away, making this friendly a key opportunity for both teams to find their rhythm. Last season saw impressive returns to the top flight for both clubs, with Sunderland finishing seventh and Leeds securing 14th place. Their previous league encounters were closely fought.
Leeds United will be without Ilia Gruev due to injury, while Sunderland has no reported concerns. Fans may see new signings Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemović in action for Leeds. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Viewers in the USA can watch on ESPN2 or stream via ESPN Unlimited. UK audiences can tune into Premier Sports 2 or stream through SAFC Live and LUTV.
