Huddersfield are hoping to claim three successive victories over Sunderland for the first time since the early-90s, with the Terriers winning four of the five previous EFL Cup ties between the pair, albeit the most-recent of those came 22 years ago.
Sunderland vs Huddersfield preview
After a mixed start to their Premier League return, will Sunderland progress though this Carabao Cup tie? Following eight seasons away, the Black Cats announced their return to the top-flight with a bang, demolishing West Ham 3-0 at the Stadium of Light. However, Régis Le Bris' side then rather had their bubble burst on Saturday, beaten 2-0 by fellow newly-promoted outfit Burnley at Turf Moor.
So, a dose of reality for Sunderland, but they'll still fancy their chances of beating Brentford this forthcoming weekend. Before then, the Black Cats will be hoping for a rare League Cup victory. In this competition, since being runners-up in 2014, they've won only 12 of 24 EFL Cup fixtures, falling at the first hurdle in each of the last three campaigns, hoping that streak is about to come to an end.
As for Huddersfield Town, they were in the Premier League themselves as recently as 2019, but are enduring a second successive season in EFL League One. Well, many are touting Lee Grant for promotion from the third-tier, and they've proven why so far. The Terriers beat Stevenage 1-0 at the Kirklees Stadium on Saturday, Alfie May the match-winner, meaning they've won four out of five.
In this competition meantime, Huddersfield caused a bit of an upset in round one, ousting Leicester City on penalties in West Yorkshire, following an entertaing 2-2 draw. The Terriers though have not gone further than this in the League Cup since 2017/18, when they were a Premier League club, so Sunderland have to be favourites to advance at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs Huddersfield head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 91.
- Sunderland Wins: 38. Draws: 27. Huddersfield Wins: 26.
Sunderland team news
Having made ten new signings this summer, with only three senior players departing, Régis Le Bris certainly has plenty of options, so expect him to make wholesale changes. Luke O'Nien, Aji Alese, Dennis Cirkin, Leo Hjelde, Nordi Mukiele, Niall Huggins and Romaine Mundle are injured, while Dan Ballard hobbled off after just nine minutes on Saturday, but there are plenty of players to pick from.
Last season's number one Anthony Patterson will make his first appearance of the season, while there will be a debut for Arthur Masuaku and a first start for Marc Guiu.
Sunderland predicted lineup vs Huddersfield Town: (4-3-3): Patterson; Hume, Seelt, Alderete, Masuaku; Neil, Le Fée, Rigg; Roberts, Guiu, Isidor.
Sunderland player to watch vs Huddersfield
Wilson Isidor has come off the bench during both Premier League fixtures so far, bagging the third goal against West Ham. Likely to start this time, having scored 13 EFL Championship goals last season, will the Frenchman be the danger man here?
Sunderland vs Huddersfield prediction
We are backing Sunderland to cruise through this tie. The Black Cats' huge squad, following a summer spending spree, should see a heavily-rotated side prevail: Sunderland 3-0 Huddersfield.
Sunderland vs Huddersfield FAQs - Carabao Cup
How to watch Sunderland vs Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup on TV channel?
Sunderland vs Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Sunderland vs Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup on live streaming?
Sunderland vs Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Sunderland vs Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup?
Sunderland vs Huddersfield Town takes place on Tuesday 26 August 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).