Sunderland vs Hull City Prediction, Preview & Lineups

EFL Cup action continues on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 as Sunderland go head-to-head with Hull City. Kick-off: 18:45 GMT.

Sunderland go into this EFL Cup encounter looking to make home advantage count, while Hull City will be determined to leave with something. It shapes up as a hard-fought affair.

Sunderland vs Hull City Prediction

Predicting the outcome of EFL Cup fixtures is never straightforward, but Sunderland hold the slight advantage on home soil, and Hull City will arrive with genuine belief they can get a result. Expect an open game - both Sunderland and Hull City are capable of scoring, which makes the goalscorer market particularly appealing.

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Lineups

The official starting lineups for this EFL Cup fixture will be announced around an hour before kick-off. Both managers will be assessing their squads ahead of the Tuesday, 8 September 2026 encounter.

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