Reviewed 23 July 2026

Sunderland fantasy guide.

Opening fixtures, planning-pool players and the pre-season questions worth checking. Advice and data—not an official fantasy game.

Opening run · Demanding

Gameweeks 1–6

3.7average difficulty / 5
GW1IPS (A)2/5
GW2FUL (H)3/5
GW3BRE (A)3/5
GW4ARS (H)5/5
GW5MCI (A)5/5
GW6BHA (H)4/5

Last Season difficulty uses previous finishing strength plus venue. It is deliberately transparent and will change when stronger current-season evidence exists. Published fixture source ↗

Reviewed pool

What to monitor

The pool is selective, not a complete squad list. Planning prices are Last Season comparison credits, not official game prices.

No player has cleared the reviewed shortlist yet

That is a signal to wait, not to ignore Sunderland. Pre-season roles, official prices and secure minutes can quickly create useful options.

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Check before buyingMinutes

Who started the final friendlies, who returned late and which roles are genuinely secure?

Check before buyingSet pieces

Penalties, corners and direct free-kicks are valuable only when the taker is on the pitch.

Check before buyingPosition and price

Official classification can change the appeal of an attacking player considerably.

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