Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the Everton vs Sunderland EPL match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Just one point separates the two sides heading into this game, and both have an outside chance of qualifying for Europe. However, if they are to have that chance, no matter how slim, a win is a must. Neither are in great form, with the Toffees collecting just three points from a possible 15 and the Black Cats two points from their last four matches.
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Everton vs Sunderland: Latest Team News and Predicted Lineups
Date: Saturday 17th May 2026
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Last meeting: Everton 1-1 (0-3 pens) Sunderland (10 January 2025, FA Cup)
Referee: John Brooks
Current odds: Everton 4/5 Sunderland 16/5 (Sky Bet)
Everton Team News
Idrissa Gueye will once again be unavailable for the Toffees, having missed the last two games through injury. Jack Grelish and Jarrod Braithwaite are also out and won’t feature again this season.
This game will also be Seamus Coleman’s last for Everton at home after 17 years. However, it is unlikely that he will be given a start, but a cameo to mark the occasion is almost a certainty.
Ahead of the game, Coleman said, “After more than 17 years at this great football club, I’ve decided this season will be my last as a player here.
“I want to thank the fans for their unbelievable support. You’ve helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I’ve always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first, and you all mean the world to me. I live in the city – I see you all daily – and I’ve taken your love of the Football Club back into the dressing room to explain to the lads how much Everton means to the people.”
Sunderland Team News
Manager of the season nominee Regis Le Bris will be without the following players for the trip to Merseyside. Simon Moore and Romaine Mundle remain on the sidelines through injury, while Dan Ballard is out due to suspension.
Bertrand Traore is expected to travel, having recovered from injury and taken part in full training over the past couple of weeks. Fellow wingers Nilson Angulo and Jocelin Ta Bi are also expected to be a part of the squad and could feature.
In his pre-match press conference, Regis Le Bris spoke about being nominated for the manager of the season award. He said: “It’s a collective achievement. No matter the result, it highlights the quality of the group and the season overall. The Premier League is a rollercoaster with highs and lows, but at the end of the season, I think this kind of recognition is very important for us.”
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Everton Predicted Lineup
Pickford
O’Brien
Keane
Tarkowski
Mykolenko
Garner
Iroegbunam
Rohl
Dewsbury-Hall
Ndiaye
Beto
Sunderland Predicted Lineup
Roefs
Geertruida
Mukiele
Alderete
Reinildo
Xhaka
Sadiki
Hume
Le Fee
Talbi
Brobbey
Featured image courtesy of Imago/News Images
