Sunderland fixtures: key March–May Premier League and FA Cup dates

4 March 2026 Sports

Introduction: why Sunderland fixtures matter

Fixtures form the backbone of a club’s season, shaping training cycles, fan plans and broadcast schedules. For Sunderland supporters and neutral observers, the run of games from March to May 2026 contains high-profile Premier League ties and cup commitments that could be decisive for league position and cup progress. Accurate dates and kick-off times are important for planning travel, tickets and viewing arrangements.

Upcoming fixtures (March–May)

Official schedules from the provided sources list a series of Premier League matches for Sunderland in the closing months of the season. Key fixtures include:

  • Sun 22 Mar — Newcastle United v Sunderland — Premier League (kick-off shown as 8:00 AM in one schedule; other sources list 12:00). Times are subject to change.
  • Sat 11 Apr — Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur — Premier League — 10:00 AM.
  • Sat 18 Apr — Aston Villa v Sunderland — Premier League — 10:00 AM.
  • Sat 25 Apr — Sunderland v Nottingham Forest — Premier League — 10:00 AM.
  • Sat 2 May — Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sunderland — Premier League — 10:00 AM.
  • Sat 9 May — Sunderland v Manchester United — Premier League — 10:00 AM.
  • Sun 17 May — Everton v Sunderland — Premier League — 10:00 AM.
  • Sun 24 May — Sunderland v Chelsea — Premier League — 11:00 AM.

Sources note that all times are UK and subject to change; discrepancies in listed kick-off times underline the importance of checking official club and competition announcements before travelling.

Recent results and cup ties

Recent results in February include Sunderland 3 Burnley 0, Arsenal 3 Sunderland 0, Sunderland 0 Liverpool 1, and Oxford United 0 Sunderland 1 in the FA Cup fourth round. Additional schedules from BBC and other listings show cup ties in early March: United v Sunderland on Tuesday 3 Mar (kick-off 19:30) and an FA Cup fifth-round tie on Sunday 8 Mar listed as to be confirmed with a 13:30 kick-off on some sources.

Conclusion: what fans should expect

The period from late March to late May presents a challenging slate for Sunderland, featuring a north-east derby at Newcastle and matches against several top clubs. Fans should monitor official club communications for confirmed kick-off times and potential TV changes. From a sporting perspective, this run of fixtures will be important in determining Sunderland’s final league standing and any cup progress; planning ahead for tickets, travel and broadcasts will help supporters make the most of the closing stages of the season.