Mark your calendars: Sunderland vs Hull City goes live on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 20:45 in what promises to be a thrilling England. League Cup. Third round encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Felix Brych has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Overcast, 15°C. Key absences could shape this game — Hoffmann is a concern for Sunderland, while Koch may miss out for Hull City. These two sides have a rich history: Hull City 0 - 0 Sunderland (2024). Hull City 3 - 4 Sunderland (2023). Hull City 3 - 1 Sunderland (2022). Hull City 0 - 1 Sunderland (2025). Hull City 1 - 2 Sunderland (2023). We're going with 0:2 as our predicted scoreline.