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Cameron Smith

Sat 16 May 2026 7:10, UK

Everton will be desperate to return to winning ways on Sunday when they welcome Sunderland to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Toffees are without a win in five matches since the international break, drawing three and losing two.

During that run, David Moyes’ side have suffered late heartbreak on four occasions, conceding in the closing stages against Liverpool, West Ham, Manchester City and Crystal Palace.

As a result, their European hopes have taken a significant hit, and the Blues are no longer in control of their own destiny.

However, they remain firmly in the race, and a win over Sunderland could put them right back in the mix.

How to watch Everton vs Sunderland

With the FA Cup final taking place between Manchester City and Chelsea on Saturday, the majority of the league action has been scheduled for Sunday.

With this in mind, the Toffees are set to play out their final home match of the term in front of the nation.

Fans unable to make it to Hill Dickinson Stadium for one final time this season can tune in via Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting an hour before kick-off.

An option for those on the move is the Sky Go app, which is available to subscribers in the UK.

At the same time, Leeds’ clash with Brighton will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event, alongside Brentford vs Crystal Palace and Wolves vs Fulham on Sky Sports Football and F1, respectively.

Everton must beat Sunderland to have one last shot at Europe

Overall, the season has been largely positive for Everton, who have put the relegation concerns of previous years firmly behind them.

Continental football was never the expectation heading into the campaign, but it would still be a major disappointment if the season were to fizzle out entirely.

Following their winless run, the Blues have surrendered control of the race for Europe, although a slim chance remains.

For that possibility to become reality, however, Moyes’ side simply must beat Sunderland before facing Tottenham on the final day.

Draws against Manchester City and Crystal Palace have highlighted signs of progress in recent weeks, though the Toffees have still struggled to get over the line.

If they are to keep their continental hopes alive, they must beat Sunderland and finally find a way to get the job done, whatever it takes.