On October 31, 2026, Sunderland faced Coventry City in a Premier League 2026/27 fixture at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Sunderland defender Omar Alderete received a second yellow card and was sent off by referee Simon Hooper during the match.
The incident was highlighted in a column by Philip West published on November 2, 2026, which examined the resonance of the club's "We Want More" motto following the defeat.
