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Storm clouds over the CBS arena during the Premier League match between Coventry City and Fulham at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, UK on 24 October 2026.

THE BIG PREVIEW: Coventry City v Sunderland

Sunderland return to Premier League action this afternoon as the Black Cats travel to the Coventry Building Society Arena to face Coventry City (3pm).

31.10.26, 09:06 3 Minute Read

Régis Le Bris' side head into the fixture in positive mood after booking their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brentford, and will be looking to carry that momentum back into the Premier League.

Having brought their run of Premier League defeats to an end against Leeds United, the Lads will be determined to build on that result and return to winning ways on the road.

Opposition: Coventry City

Coventry currently sit 19th in the Premier League, just one point above Sunderland, following consecutive defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham.

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Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman

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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.

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