Sunderland fans were hoping for a big six side on the opening day, preferably on the Friday night eight o'clock slot; however, a home fixture against West Ham on Saturday, three o'clock on the 16th August, will begin Sunderland's tenure in the top flight.

The first meeting of the season between West Ham and Tottenham in a London derby will take place on September 13, before they do it all again on January 17, 2026. They meet Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal on October 4 and again in May 2026 for their penultimate home game of the campaign.

Following the release of the 2025-26 Premier League fixtures, we asked you to have your say on how the schedule has fallen and where Sunderland's might be after 10 games. Here are some of your comments: