Sunderland vs Leeds United: Match preview, weather forecast, travel and all you need to know
Leeds United travel to the Stadium of Light on Sunday to face Sunderland in the Premier League.
Daniel Farke’s side go into the contest in superb form, unbeaten in their last four games and six points clear of the relegation zone.
The Whites are reaping the rewards of a change in system at the start of December, and now look as if they have a great chance of avoiding an immediate return to the Championship.
Ahead of the contest between Leeds and Sunderland, MOT Leeds News details everything you need to know for the final time in 2025.
Match preview
Both Leeds and Sunderland were promoted from the Championship last season, with the former winning the title and the latter enjoying play-off glory.
However, it is Regis Le Bris’ side that has been the success story of the Premier League this term, currently sitting sixth in the table.
Leeds beat Crystal Palace 4-1 last Saturday, and have finally found some form under Farke in recent weeks.
Wins over Palace and Chelsea have been supplemented by draws with Liverpool and Brentford, meaning that the Whites will travel to Wearside with a spring in their step.
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Weather forecast for Wearside ahead of Sunderland vs Leeds
Leeds will make the trip to Sunderland on 28 December, and will be greeted with cold but dry conditions.
As of 26 December, the temperature around the Stadium of Light this Sunday is expected to be 7°C with 6mph winds.
| Time | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm |
| Temperature | 7°C | 7°C | 6°C | 6°C | 6°C |
| Chance of precipitation | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
| Wind speed | 6mph | 6mph | 5mph | 5mph | 5mph |
There is no threat of rain, with less than a five per cent chance of precipitation at 2 pm, when the game is scheduled to kick off.
Travel information for Leeds fans ahead of Stadium of Light trip
If travelling by car from Leeds, the stadium can be accessed via the A19 or A1. The postcode for the Stadium of Light is SR5 1SU, which will take you to the main entrance of the ground.
For supporters choosing to travel by train, the nearest mainline station is Sunderland, situated in the city centre, around a ten-minute walk from the stadium.
There is also a metro service in place, with St Peter’s metro station just a three-minute walk from the Stadium of Light.
Buses to the ground are frequent and numbers E2, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 23, 24 and 56 all stop nearby.
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