How to watch Sunderland vs. Burnley in UK: Live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups for EFL Championship match

Sunderland and Burnley, two early contenders in the Championship, will face off at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Burnley, under the leadership of Scott Parker, has been particularly dominant. Their potent attack and solid defense have secured victories against Luton Town and Cardiff City, establishing them as strong contenders for the Championship title.

Sunderland, known for their defensive prowess, will face a challenging test against Burnley's formidable attacking lineup. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams with ambitions of returning to the Premier League.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Sunderland vs. Burnley live stream, TV channel in UK

Here's how to watch this EFL Championship match in UK:

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What time does Sunderland vs. Burnley kick off in UK?

This EFL Championship clash takes place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England and kicks off on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. local time (BST).

Sunderland vs. Burnley lineups, team news

Sunderland is expected to field the same starting XI that secured a resounding victory over Sheffield Wednesday in their previous match. The attacking quartet of players impressed in the 4-0 win, leaving players like Romaine Mundle and Nazariy Rusyn on the bench. 

Despite interest from other clubs, Jack Clarke is anticipated to feature in the match against Burnley. The Black Cats will be aiming to maintain their strong form and challenge for a promotion spot in the Championship.

Sunderland predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Patterson — Hume, O'Nien, Alese, Cirkin — Neil, Bellingham — Roberts, Rigg, Clarke — Mayenda.

Injured: N/A

Suspended: N/A

New signing Bashir Humphreys is in contention to replace Dara O'Shea, whose future remains uncertain amid interest from other clubs. Han-Noah Massengo, Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Zeki Amdouni all made appearances off the bench in the previous match but may have to settle for substitute roles again. 

While Sander Berge has departed for Fulham, his absence was not felt in the recent squad. Burnley will be looking to maintain their strong form and secure another victory in the Championship.

Burnley predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Hladky — Roberts, O'Shea, Esteve, Pires — Vitinho, Cullen, Brownhill, Koleosho — Rodriguez, Foster.

Injured: N/A

Suspended: N/A

Sunderland vs. Burnley prediction

The Stadium of Light will be filled with anticipation as Sunderland looks to make a statement against Burnley. However, Burnley's impressive form and strong squad give them the edge in this matchup. We predict a hard-earned victory for Scott Parker's team, solidifying their position as early title contenders in the Championship.

Prediction: Sunderland 2-1 Burnley