Sunderland and Burnley, two early contenders in the Championship, will square off at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Both sides have made strong starts to the season, with Sunderland maintaining a clean sheet and Burnley showcasing a potent attack.
Scott Parker's Burnley has been particularly impressive, securing victories against Luton Town and Cardiff City. The Clarets' goal-scoring prowess and defensive solidity have positioned them as serious title contenders.
While Sunderland's defensive record has been commendable, they will face a stern test against Burnley's attacking firepower.
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
Here's how to watch this EFL Championship match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
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What time does Sunderland vs. Burnley kick off?
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.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 4:30 p.m. |
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
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