Sunderland vs Liverpool Highlights and Post-Match Analysis

Premier League

8:15 PMFebruary 11, 2026

Regular Season - 26

Sunderland

Show Score

0 - 1

HT:(0 - 0)

Liverpool

Stadium of Light

Referee: Chris Kavanagh, England

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Sunderland

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Liverpool

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Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

43%

57%

0.66

Expected goals (xG)

1.84

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

11

Total shots

23

2

Shots on target

3

5

Shots off target

7

4

Blocked shots

13

8

Shots inside box

16

3

Shots outside box

7

3

Corner kicks

11

2

Offsides

1

Passing

369

Total passes

492

308 (83%)

Accurate passes

423 (86%)

Discipline

7

Fouls

9

1

Yellow cards

0

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

2

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Lineup

Sunderland

4-2-3-1

22 G Robin Roefs 7.2

17 D Reinildo Mandava 24' Delay of game 7.2

15 D Omar Alderete 6.2

5 D Daniel Ballard 6.7

20 D Nordi Mukiele 6.9

28 M Enzo Le Fée 7.2

27 M Noah Sadiki 7.2

10 M Nilson Angulo 6.6

19 M Habib Diarra 6.9

32 M Trai Hume (C) 6.7

9 F Brian Brobbey 5.9

Substitutes

6 D Lutsharel Geertruida 80' Replaced by O. Alderete 7.5

7 F Chemsdine Talbi 80' Replaced by N. Angulo 6.3

14 F Romaine Mundle 80' Replaced by T. Hume 6.5

18 F Wilson Isidor 90+2' Replaced by H. Diarra

31 G Melker Ellborg

3 D Dennis Cirkin

13 M Luke O'Nien

11 M Chris Rigg

12 F Eliezer Mayenda

Liverpool

4-2-3-1

1 G Alisson 7.3

26 D Andrew Robertson 6.9

4 D Virgil van Dijk (C) 61' 8.5

5 D Ibrahima Konaté 7.9

3 D Wataru Endo 6.9

10 M Alexis Mac Allister 7.5

38 M Ryan Gravenberch 6.9

18 M Cody Gakpo 7.3

7 M Florian Wirtz 6.7

11 M Mohamed Salah 61' 6.5

22 F Hugo Ekitiké 6.6

Substitutes

2 D Joe Gomez 69' Replaced by W. Endo 6.9

17 M Curtis Jones 75' Replaced by C. Gakpo 6.7

14 F Federico Chiesa 88' Replaced by H. Ekitike 6.5

25 G Giorgi Mamardashvili

6 D Miloš Kerkez

47 D Calvin Ramsay

42 M Trey Nyoni

68 M Kieran Morrison

73 F Rio Ngumoha

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	29	19	7	3	58-22	36	64	W No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found W 01 March: Arsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea W 04 March: Brighton 0 - 1 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	28	18	5	5	57-25	32	59	D No match found W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City W No match found
3	Manchester United	28	14	9	5	50-38	12	51	W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham W No match found D No match found W 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace W No match found
4	Aston Villa	28	15	6	7	38-30	8	51	L No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found L 04 March: Aston Villa 1 - 4 Chelsea
5	Liverpool	28	14	6	8	47-37	10	48	W No match found L No match found W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool W 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham W No match found
6	Chelsea	28	12	9	7	49-33	16	45	W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea W No match found D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley D No match found L No match found
7	Brentford	28	13	4	11	44-40	4	43	W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found
8	Everton	28	11	7	10	32-33	-1	40	D No match found W No match found L 23 February: Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United L No match found W 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley
9	Fulham	28	12	4	12	40-42	-2	40	L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham L No match found W 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham W No match found
10	Bournemouth	28	9	12	7	44-46	-2	39	W No match found D No match found W No match found D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland D 03 March: Bournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford
11	Brighton	28	9	10	9	38-35	3	37	D No match found L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton L No match found W 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest W No match found
12	Sunderland	28	9	10	9	29-34	-5	37	W No match found L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham L No match found D No match found
13	Newcastle	28	10	6	12	40-42	-2	36	L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford L No match found W No match found L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton L No match found
14	Crystal Palace	28	9	8	11	30-34	-4	35	D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace W 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley W 22 February: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves L 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace
15	Leeds	28	7	10	11	37-47	-10	31	L No match found W No match found D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds D No match found L 03 March: Leeds 0 - 1 Sunderland
16	Tottenham	28	7	8	13	38-43	-5	29	D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City L 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal L 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham
17	Nottingham Forest	28	7	6	15	26-41	-15	27	D No match found L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest L No match found
18	West Ham	28	6	7	15	34-54	-20	25	L No match found W No match found D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D No match found L No match found
19	Burnley	28	4	7	17	32-56	-24	19	L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham L No match found W No match found D No match found L 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley
20	Wolves	29	2	7	20	20-51	-31	13	L No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found L No match found W 03 March: Wolves 2 - 1 Liverpool

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 away victory over Sunderland, with Virgil van Dijk’s decisive second-half header proving the difference at the Stadium of Light.

Liverpool travelled to Wearside on February 11, 2026, aiming to solidify their Premier League position. Ranked 6th with an inconsistent recent form of two wins, one draw, and two losses, they faced a Sunderland side sitting 9th, hoping to upset the odds. Pre-match predictions heavily favored the visitors.

The first half began with Liverpool dominating possession. They controlled the midfield, pressing Sunderland deep into their own half. The Reds registered 10 shots in the opening 45 minutes, but many missed the target.

Sunderland defended with discipline, frustrating Liverpool’s attacking efforts. Their resolve was evident as they limited clear-cut opportunities for the visitors. Goalkeeper Robin Roefs was called into action but largely handled what came his way.

The only notable incident of the first half came in the 24th minute. Sunderland’s Reinildo Mandava received a yellow card for delaying the game. The half concluded goalless, leaving both teams with work to do.

After the break, Liverpool intensified their attack, searching for the breakthrough. Sunderland continued to absorb pressure, looking for moments to counter. The match remained a tight contest, with both sides battling for control.

The deadlock finally broke in the 61st minute. Mohamed Salah delivered an inch-perfect assist from a set-piece. Virgil van Dijk rose highest, powerfully heading the ball into the net. This put Liverpool 1-0 ahead, changing the complexion of the game.

Following the goal, both managers made tactical changes. Liverpool brought on Wataru Endo in the 69th minute, followed by Cody Gakpo in the 75th. Sunderland responded with a triple substitution in the 80th minute, introducing N. Angulo, T. Hume, and O. Alderete to inject fresh energy.

Liverpool pushed for a second goal to seal the win, creating more opportunities. Sunderland bravely sought an equalizer in the dying minutes, making a final substitution for Habib Diarra in added time. Despite their efforts, they could not find a way past Alisson Becker.

The statistics highlighted Liverpool’s control. They finished with 57% possession, 23 total shots, and an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.84. Sunderland managed 11 shots and an xG of 0.66. Both Alisson and Roefs made 2 saves.

This narrow victory boosts Liverpool’s challenge for a higher league position. Sunderland, despite the defeat, showcased their resilience against one of the Premier League’s top teams.