Can Regis Le Bris make up for the disappointing defeat to Leeds United with a win this weekend? Here’s how to watch Sunderland vs Hull so you can see the action unfold live.
Last time out for Sunderland, it was last-minute heartbreak as Leeds United grabbed all three points with an injury-time winner at Elland Road.
Fans blamed Regis Le Bris for that defeat, namely his tactics in the second half as the Black Cats tried to hold onto their slim advantage.
Now, Sunderland need to bounce back with a win against Championship strugglers Hull City, and they’ll have the home crowd at the Stadium of Light behind them.
Is Sunderland’s unbeaten home run at risk, or will they get back to winning ways on Saturday? We’ve got all the details for how to watch Sunderland vs Hull, as well as team news, predictions, and more.
Sunderland vs Hull City kick-off time
Sunderland and Hull’s game is scheduled for a 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday 22nd February 2025.
How to watch Sunderland vs Hull City
You can watch Sunderland vs Hull with a Sky Sports package, with the game being the top feature on Saturday lunchtime.
It’s showing on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 11am. That means there’s a load of pre-match discussion and analysis beforehand.
You can also catch the game on the SkyGo app if you’re on the move.
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Sunderland team news ahead of Hull City clash
The Sunderland squad is getting stronger all the time, with hardly any lingering injury issues still remaining now.
Both Romaine Mundle and Alan Browne were back in the matchday squad for Monday’s game against Leeds United, though neither made it onto the pitch. Still, there’s every chance they will now be involved at the weekend after months on the sideline.
Meanwhile, Jayden Danns arrived with an injury when he signed on deadline day, but should be a matter of days rather than weeks away from returning to full fitness.
Likewise, Tommy Watson was scheduled to be back in training this week. The Hull game may come a little too soon for him, but there’s a small chance he will make the bench.
Aji Alese is now the only long-term injury, with the defender missing the rest of the season.
Sunderland vs Hull City head-to-head record
Throughout the years, Sunderland have a pretty healthy record against Hull City, with 24 wins for the Black Cats compared to just 16 for Hull, and 11 draws in between.
Sunderland have lost just one of their last seven meetings with Hull, both home and away. That said, four of those games were draws, including a thrilling 4-4 deadlock back in 2023.
| Date | Score |
| 20th Oct 2024 | Hull 0-1 Sunderland |
| 19th Jan 2024 | Sunderland 0-1 Hull |
| 26th Dec 2023 | Hull 0-1 Sunderland |
| 7th Apr 2023 | Sunderland 4-4 Hull |
| 17th Dec 2022 | Hull 1-1 Sunderland |
| 20th Apr 2021 | Hull 2-2 Sunderland |
| 9th Jan 2021 | Sunderland 1-1 Hull |
The Mackems fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Hull in January of last year. But, Regis Le Bris oversaw a 1-0 win away at Hull back in October of this season, with Wilson Isidor scoring the winning goal on the day.
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Sunderland predicted to beat Hull City
Sunderland are widely expected to win this weekend against Hull, but it won’t be easy — no game in the Championship ever is.
The Black Cats have found that out the hard way, when they dropped points to Plymouth Argyle at home just a couple of weeks ago despite their opponents being at the bottom of the Championship table.
Pundits believe Sunderland will deliver a ‘resounding’ response and get the victory they need to keep their promotion hopes alive.
We back the Mackems to get the job done, too. It will be a close game, with Hull giving it everything they’ve got as they fight to keep their head above water in the relegation battle. Sunderland should come out on top with a gritty 2-1 win.