Sunderland U18 return to home soil to face Middlesbrough U18 at 12:00 PM Jan 24, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Premier League U18 campaign.

Sunderland U18 enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. Middlesbrough U18 have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, both teams are level with 4 wins each in 10 past encounters. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 1-1.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Sunderland U18 may hold the edge at the stadium, but Middlesbrough U18's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.