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Sunderland vs Brighton: Injury News and Predicted Lineups

Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the Sunderland vs Brighton Premier League clash on Saturday. After a three week internaional break, players, staff, and especially fans will be eager to get…

By Barry Dixon · Last Word on Sports

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:43 PM

Key Things to Know

Sunderland and Brighton have released injury news and predicted lineups ahead of their Premier League clash.
Sunderland's Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard are ruled out with hamstring injuries suffered on international duty.
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk returns to availability alongside midfielder Jack Hinshelwood.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sunderland faces Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League fixture on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris faces injury setbacks from the international break, with striker Brian Brobbey and defender Dan Ballard both ruled out due to hamstring issues. Midfielder Habib Diarra remains sidelined, though fullback Reinildo returns from suspension.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler confirmed that Lewis Dunk and Jack Hinshelwood are available for selection. However, the Seagulls will remain without Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer, Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas, and Evan Ferguson, while Yasin Ayari is fit to play.

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