Sunderland beat Crystal Palace 2–1 in the Premier League on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the Stadium of Light. The Matchday 22 fixture kicked off at 15:00 UTC under referee Robert Jones, with the score level at 1–1 at half-time. The result gave Sunderland three vital points in their push for a strong second half of the season.

At Matchday 22, Sunderland were fighting to climb away from the relegation zone and build momentum after a difficult start to the campaign. The win over a mid-table Crys...