Lucas strike condemns Sunderland to defeat
Sunderland slip to a 1-0 reverse at the hands of Nacional.
Jul 30, 22:26
Three players Sunderland should sign
Sports Mole picks out three transfer targets to improve Gus Poyet's Sunderland squad.
Jul 22, 11:54
Steven Fletcher revels in comeback brace
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher says that he is pleased with his brace after marking his return from long-term injury by scoring twice against Darlington.
Jul 19, 23:31
Sunderland see off Darlington at Heritage Park
Sunderland thrash Darlington 5-1 at Heritage Park in their pre-season friendly.
Jul 19, 18:18
Gus Poyet: 'Steven Fletcher ready for pre-season'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet reveals that striker Steven Fletcher has returned to fitness ahead of his side's pre-season campaign.
Jul 6, 03:33
Steven Fletcher to delay summer break in attempt to reach full fitness
Gus Poyet confirms that Steven Fletcher will delay his summer break to make sure he is fit enough for pre-season with Sunderland.
May 16, 04:27
Preview: Sunderland vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea at the Stadium of Light, with the hosts having already secured a "miraculous" escape.
May 9, 17:51
Preview: Manchester United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Man United and Sunderland at Old Trafford as Ryan Giggs continues his interim reign as Red Devils manager.
May 1, 18:50
Preview: Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between title-chasing Chelsea and bottom-of-the-table Sunderland, who are managed by former Blue Gus Poyet.
Apr 17, 17:50
Preview: Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 14, 12:56
Team News: Adam Johnson starts for Sunderland
Adam Johnson starts for Sunderland as they host Everton in the Premier League.
Apr 12, 14:29
Gus Poyet: 'Steven Fletcher struggling to make full recovery'
Sunderland Gus Poyet admits that Steven Fletcher will struggle to return to action before the end of the season.
Apr 11, 04:11
Preview: Sunderland vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between relegation-threatened Sunderland and Champions League-chasing Everton.
Apr 10, 16:05
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how Tottenham come from behind to thrash bottom-of-the-table Sunderland at White Hart Lane, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text coverage.
Apr 7, 19:06
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday night's Premier League encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at White Hart Lane.
Apr 5, 11:03
Preview: Sunderland vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday evening's Premier League clash between Sunderland and West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 29, 10:13
Preview: Liverpool vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to tonight's Premier League encounter between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield.
Mar 26, 12:33
Team News: Norwich City make five changes
Norwich City make five changes to their starting lineup for this afternoon's Premier League match against Sunderland.
Mar 22, 14:43
Gus Poyet waiting for updates on Steven Fletcher fitness
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is hopeful that Steven Fletcher will not miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
Mar 20, 23:03
Preview: Norwich City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Norwich City and Sunderland at Carrow Road, as both sides look for crucial points in their battle against the drop.
Mar 20, 21:45
Steven Fletcher: 'Eddie Howe could coach England'
Former Bournemouth striker Steven Fletcher believes that manager Eddie Howe could be a future England coach.
Mar 18, 19:59
Sunderland, Crystal Palace play out goalless draw
It finishes goalless in the Premier League match between Sunderland and Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 15, 17:00
Half-Time Report: Sunderland, Crystal Palace level
Sunderland and Crystal Palace are playing out a goalless draw at half time.
Mar 15, 15:57
Team News: Changes for Sunderland, Crystal Palace
Sunderland and Crystal Palace make changes to their teams for the Premier League match this afternoon.
Mar 15, 14:45
Steven Fletcher hopeful of goalscoring improvement
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher reveals that he is eager to rediscover his goalscoring form following a spell on the sidelines through injury.
Mar 10, 13:54
Match Analysis: Hull City 3-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole looks back over the 3-0 win that saw Hull City book their place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup at the expense of Sunderland.
Mar 9, 16:27
Preview: Hull City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup quarter-final between Hull City and Sunderland.
Mar 7, 16:35
Team News: Ross McCormack starts for Scotland against Poland
Ross McCormack starts for Scotland against Poland, as do Barry Bannan and Steven Fletcher.
Mar 5, 19:40
Match Analysis: Manchester City 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole casts an analytical eye over the 3-1 victory that saw Manchester City lift the League Cup trophy at the expense of Sunderland at Wembley.
Mar 2, 16:39
Manchester City edge past Sunderland to win League Cup
Manchester City win the Capital One Cup by coming from behind to defeat Sunderland 3-1 in the final at Wembley.
Mar 2, 15:53
Team News: Sergio Aguero returns for Manchester City
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero returns from a hamstring injury to start in this afternoon's Capital One Cup final against Sunderland.
Mar 2, 13:20
Gus Poyet: 'Steven Fletcher is not ready to play 90 minutes'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet insists that he is not ready to hand Steven Fletcher a place in the starting lineup.
Feb 21, 03:42
Preview: Arsenal vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Arsenal's Premier League match against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 20, 12:32
Gus Poyet hopeful over Steven Fletcher return
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet reveals that Steven Fletcher could return from injury against Arsenal this weekend.
Feb 18, 13:25
Connor Wickham keen to impress Gus Poyet
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham reveals that he is keen to impress manager Gus Poyet following his return to the club.
Feb 18, 11:17
FA Cup: Key battles this Saturday
Sports Mole takes a look at three key battles that could decide the outcome of Saturday's FA Cup clashes.
Feb 14, 11:02
Preview: Sunderland vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup fifth-round clash between Capital One Cup finalists Sunderland and in-form Southampton at the Stadium of Light.
Feb 13, 21:15
Preview: Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's home clash with Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League.
Feb 11, 16:04
Preview: Sunderland vs. Hull City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between improving Sunderland and out-of-form Hull City as Tigers boss Steve Bruce returns to the Stadium of Light.
Feb 6, 21:05
Stuart Gray open to Connor Wickham return
Stuart Gray hopes that former Sheffield Wednesday loanee Connor Wickham will return to the club this season.
Feb 6, 17:14
