Team News: Sunderland unchanged against Chelsea
Sam Allardyce fields an unchanged lineup as Sunderland host Chelsea in the Premier League.
May 7, 14:04
Live Commentary: Sunderland 3-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Chelsea at the Stadium of Light.
May 7, 14:00
Preview: Sunderland vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to struggling Sunderland's home encounter against recently-dethroned champions Chelsea.
May 5, 18:43
Bournemouth to move for Jermain Defoe?
Jermain Defoe is reportedly a major summer transfer target of Bournemouth, particularly if Sunderland are relegated to the Championship.
May 4, 09:41
Sam Allardyce hails Jermain Defoe contribution
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce praises striker Jermain Defoe for keeping his side in with a chance of Premier League survival with his 14 goals this season.
May 1, 22:16
Sam Allardyce concerned by Sunderland nerves
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce admits that he is concerned by the nerves his side showed during their 1-1 draw with Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
May 1, 21:01
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'Decisions went against us'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says that refereeing decisions prevented his team from winning, but is pleased with the late equaliser against Stoke City.
Apr 30, 17:59
Jerman Defoe's last-gasp penalty keeps Sunderland's survival hopes alive
Jermain Defoe scores a last-gasp penalty to draw 1-1 with Stoke City and keep Sunderland's hopes of Premier League survival alive.
Apr 30, 17:08
Team News: Sunderland unchanged against Stoke City
Sam Allardyce opts against making any changes for the trip to Stoke City in the Premier League.
Apr 30, 14:18
Preview: Stoke City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and relegation-threatened Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 29, 13:47
Sam Allardyce unhappy with penalty call in Arsenal draw
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce questions referee Mike Dean's decision to not award his side a penalty for handball in the 0-0 draw with Arsenal.
Apr 24, 17:34
Chances missed as Sunderland, Arsenal share a point
Sunderland and Arsenal play out a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light after both sides miss chances to nab a winner.
Apr 24, 15:56
Team News: Sunderland, Arsenal unchanged for Stadium of Light clash
Sunderland remain unchanged for this afternoon's visit of Arsenal, while the Gunners welcome Jack Wilshere back to their squad.
Apr 24, 13:08
Sam Allardyce "brainwashed" into doubting Jermain Defoe
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce hails the goalscoring success of Jermain Defoe this season, which he admits could have been a different story.
Apr 22, 18:52
Preview: Sunderland vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter at the Stadium of Light between Sunderland and Arsenal.
Apr 22, 16:50
Alex Neil: 'Big decisions went against us'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil insists that Sunderland's first two goals should not have counted after his side lost their relegation six-pointer.
Apr 16, 18:39
Sunderland win at Norwich City to throw relegation scrap wide open
Sunderland end their six-game winless streak and earn a massive three points at relegation rivals Norwich City to close within a point of the Canaries.
Apr 16, 14:39
Live Commentary: Norwich City 0-3 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how the Premier League basement battle between Norwich City and Sunderland unfolded with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Apr 16, 11:46
Preview: Norwich City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday lunchtime's huge Premier League basement battle between Norwich City and Sunderland.
Apr 15, 16:54
Team News: Sunderland, Leicester City both unchanged
Sunderland and Leicester City are both unchanged for this afternoon's Premier League contest at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 10, 12:32
Preview: Sunderland vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Leicester City at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 8, 01:22
Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion play out goalless draw
Sunderland remain in the bottom three of the Premier League table after playing out a 0-0 draw against West Bromwich Albion.
Apr 2, 16:53
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the goalless draw between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion.
Apr 2, 14:00
Preview: Sunderland vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League match between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 1, 20:08
Newcastle United stop Tyne-Wear derby rot
Aleksandar Mitrovic scores seven minutes from time to rescue a point for Newcastle United from their home clash against local rivals Sunderland.
Mar 20, 15:22
Team News: Jermain Defoe returns for Sunderland at Newcastle United
Jermain Defoe returns to the Sunderland starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's Tyne-Wear derby against fellow Premier League strugglers Newcastle United.
Mar 20, 12:40
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Find out how Newcastle United secured a 1-1 draw against Sunderland at St James' Park with Sports Mole's text updates.
Mar 20, 12:30
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park.
Mar 18, 18:58
Jermain Defoe: 'Time running out for Sunderland heading into derby clash'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe says that his side must simply do whatever it takes to beat Newcastle United next weekend and keep their hopes of survival alive.
Mar 16, 22:27
Emmanuel Eboue delighted with 'dream' Premier League return
New Sunderland signing Emmanuel Eboue says that it is a 'dream' to be back in the Premier League and hopes to help the Black Cats remain in the top flight this season.
Mar 9, 13:58
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'We feel dejected after Southampton draw'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce claims that he and his players feel 'dejected' after conceding a late equaliser from Southampton at St Mary's.
Mar 5, 17:39
Virgil van Dijk denies Sunderland win in stoppage time
Virgil van Dijk snatches a stoppage-time equaliser for 10-man Southampton to deny struggling Sunderland a huge Premier League win at St Mary's.
Mar 5, 17:07
Late Fabio Borini strike rescues Sunderland after Connor Wickham double
Fabio Borini strikes late on to earn Sunderland a battling 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 1, 21:37
Team News: Yannick Bolasie replaces Emmanuel Adebayor for Sunderland test
Yannick Bolasie returns to Crystal Palace's first XI for the trip to Sunderland.
Mar 1, 18:49
Preview: Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's Premier League clash between out-of-form duo Sunderland and Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light.
Feb 29, 20:28
Michail Antonio's goal enough as West Ham United sneak past Sunderland
Michail Antonio's first-half goal is enough for West Ham United to edge out lowly Sunderland in Saturday lunchtime's Premier League match at the Boleyn Ground.
Feb 27, 14:35
Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive West Ham United's narrow win over Sunderland in the Premier League with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Feb 27, 11:45
Rob Lee 'not worried' about Newcastle United survival
Former Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee admits that the Magpies have been "awful" this season, but still expects them to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Feb 16, 13:19
Sunderland pile more misery on Louis van Gaal's Manchester United
Sunderland give their hopes of avoiding relegation a huge boost by defeating Manchester United 2-1 for their first win in five games.
Feb 13, 14:38
Sam Allardyce: 'Jermain Defoe key to survival bid'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce claims that his team's ability to "provide chances" for Jermain Defoe will play a key role in their battle against relegation this season.
Feb 11, 15:55
