Sunderland host West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light

Is Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion on TV, channel, kick-off time, and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of tomorrow's Championship game between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light

by · ChronicleLive

Managerless Sunderland take on West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light this weekend with the Black Cats looking to end their three-game winless run. Sunderland have picked up just one point from three games since the international break, having suffered back-to-back defeat at Plymouth Argyle and at home to Huddersfield Town, before earning a point in a 1-1 draw at Millwall last weekend.

Despite that run, Sunderland are ninth in the table and just three points outside the play-off places and a win tomorrow lunchtime could see them go sixth in the table - at least until the rest of the Championship action takes place later in the afternoon - which makes the club's decision to sack head coach Tony Mowbray on Monday night all the more perplexing. Carlos Corberan's West Brom lost at home to league leaders Leicester City on Saturday but still sit fifth in the table going into tomorrow's game.

Last time these sides met on Wearside, in December last year, the Baggies staged a second half comeback to win 2-1, extending their winning run to four games and in the process scrambling out of the relegation zone. On-loan Manchester United man Amad put Sunderland ahead from the penalty spot inside 20 minutes, after he had been brought down by Conor Townsend, but sub Tom Rogic levelled things up 20 minutes from time and another sub, Daryl Dike, headed the winner eight minutes from the end.

When is Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion?

Kick-off at the Stadium of Light is at 12.30pm tomorrow, Saturday December 9.

Is Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion on TV?

Yes. The game has been picked for live TV broadcast and will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with build-up starting at 12noon.

How can I follow Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion?

As always, our Sunderland AFC writer James Hunter will be live blogging the game here on ChronicleLive, providing in-game updates, analysis, and post-match ratings and reaction.

BBC Radio Newcastle will be covering the game live, with commentator Nick Barnes alongside Sunderland legend Gary Bennett.

Can I stream Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion?

No. The game will not be available to stream in the UK because it has been chosen for live coverage by Sky Sports.

Where can I watch the highlights of Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion?

Highlights of all the weekend's Championship games, including the Black Cats' match against the Baggies, will be on the EFL Highlights show screened on ITV4 at 9pm on Saturday night, and repeated on the same channel at 9am on Sunday.

The programme will also be broadcast on ITV1 at 11.50pm on Saturday night, and repeated on the same channel at 11.55pm on Sunday.

This weekend's Championship fixtures

Today

  • Coventry City vs Birmingham City (8pm)

Tomorrow (all 3pm unless stated)

  • Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United (12.30pm)
  • Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion (12.30pm)
  • Cardiff City vs Millwall
  • Huddersfield Town vs Bristol City
  • Leicester City vs Plymouth Argyle
  • Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town
  • Norwich City vs Preston North End
  • QPR vs Hull City
  • Rotherham United vs Swansea City
  • Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday
  • Watford vs Southampton

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