What TV channel is Sunderland vs Fulham on and can Premier League match be live streamed?

SUNDERLAND and Fulham face off in a Premier League battle this afternoon. SunSport brings you all the details you need on how to watch the huge clash at the Stadium of Light. Gonzalo Garcia has hit the ground running for Fulham Credit: Getty Sunderland lost their opening Premier League encounter Credit: Getty What TV channel is Sunderland vs Fulham on and can it be live streamed? Sunderland host Fulham at the Stadium of Light in their first home game of the Premier League season. Both sides are looking to bounce back after suffering defeats on the opening weekend of the campaign. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The match is scheduled to kick off at 2pm BST. For fans in the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+. Coverage will begin shortly before kick-off, allowing supporters to follow all the pre-match build-up from Wearside. Those who want to stream the game live can do so via the Sky Go app, which is available on mobile devices, tablets and laptops. Alternatively, fans can purchase a NOW Sports Membership to stream the match live without a long-term contract. What is the team news? Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has several selection decisions to make ahead of the clash. The Black Cats remain without winger Simon Adingra, who is still recovering from an ankle injury picked up during pre-season. Most read in Sport New signing Dayann Methalie is also unavailable as he serves a suspension carried over from his time in France with Toulouse. However, fellow new signing Jules Akoha, 20, is available for selection after completing his transfer from Belgian side Royal Antwerp. Defender Nordi Mukiele could return to the starting lineup after only being fit enough for the bench in the opening-day defeat against Ipswich Town. Paraguayan defender Omar Alderete is also pushing for a starting spot after returning from his summer exploits. Midfielder Granit Xhaka, 33, is expected to start in the double pivot alongside Noah Sadiki to help dictate the tempo for the home side. Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has some positive news as defender Joachim Andersen is available after serving a suspension. However, club captain Tom Cairney, 35, is sidelined with a knee injury and is not expected to return until October. Defender Luc De Fougerolles is a major doubt for the trip to the Stadium of Light after picking up an injury during the midweek Carabao Cup win against AFC Wimbledon. Midfielder Shea Charles is pushing for a starting spot in the Premier League after impressing in that cup fixture. New signing Gonzalo Garcia, 22, who joined from Real Madrid in a deal worth 40million, is expected to feature after scoring on his debut against Chelsea. Youngster Josh King is also set to play a key role in attack after his impressive performance on the opening weekend. The West London side will be wearing their new third kit for the first time during this fixture, with around 1,000 travelling fans expected in the away end. Comment now