Spurs vs Sunderland | How to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Sat 03 January 2026, 20:00|
Tottenham Hotspur
It’s our first home match of 2026 on Sunday afternoon as we take on Sunderland in the Premier League.
Here’s everything you need to know...
What time does the match start?
It’s an unusual start time for a Sunday match this weekend – kick-off is at 3pm UK time.
How can I watch the game?
The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football. Supporters based overseas should check our Spurs on TV page to see if the game is live in your area.
As always, our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app will bring you full live text and audio commentary throughout the game.
Video highlights will be available across club channels from two hours after the full-time whistle, with a full match replay available on SPURSPLAY from midnight.
What is the team news?
Lucas Bergvall is a doubt for the game, having missed the New Year’s Day draw at Brentford after being forced off against Crystal Palace on 28 December.
Xavi Simons serves the last match of his suspension following his sending-off against Liverpool just before Christmas, while left-back Destiny Udogie is getting closer to a return after missing the last month through injury.
Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke remain sidelined.
Visitors Sunderland have six players absent due to their participation in the aforementioned showpiece international tournament – Reinildo Mandava, Chemsdine Talbi, Arthur Masuaku, Noah Sadiki, Bertrand Traore and Habib Diarra.
Defender Dan Ballard, meanwhile, is a doubt over an ankle issue.
Who is the referee?
Stuart Attwell will take charge of Sunday’s game, assisted by Constantine Hatzidakis and Marc Perry.
The fourth official will be Tim Robinson, with Michael Salisbury and assistant Natalie Aspinall on VAR duties.
Which kit colours will the teams be wearing?
We’ll be back in our home kit on Sunday, featuring the usual Lilywhite shirts, navy blue shorts and white socks.
Sunderland will wear blue shirts, white shorts and blue socks.
Our goalkeeper will be in pink, with theirs in orange.
How can I get the matchday programme?
Another jam-packed issue of our official matchday programme will be on sale at the game on Sunday.
Priced at the usual £4, it’ll be on sale from various points around the stadium, while copies can also be ordered online here for delivery direct to your door.
What will the weather be like?
It’ll be dry and bright but will remain bitterly cold on Sunday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be around two degrees.
What is the travel information?
If you’re coming to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch the match live in person, the latest travel information can be found here.
