THE BIG PREVIEW: Sunderland v Fulham
29.08.26, 22:33 Updated 29.08.26, 22:33 5 Minute Read
Keith Chapman
Régis Le Bris’ side controlled large periods of the game in Suffolk and will be determined to turn that possession into points when they make their home bow.
Fulham, meanwhile, arrive on Wearside under new Head Coach Álvaro Arbeloa and will also be looking for their first Premier League points of the campaign after a 3-2 defeat to Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday.
The Cottagers did, however, record their first competitive victory under Arbeloa in midweek, beating AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.
With both sides looking to open their league account, Sunderland will be hoping the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light can help inspire a first victory of the new campaign.
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Keith Chapman contributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.