Round 38 ·
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Full Time
2 – 1
Half Time
1 – 0
Full Time
2 – 1
Goal Scorers
Corners
Fouls
Free Kicks
Throws In
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This fixture would arrive as a pressure test with momentum at stake, and the stakes would be clear from the outset: both sides would be asked to show character, tactical discipline and emotional control at the Stadium of Light. In a match like this, the fine margins around pressing, transitions and set pieces would likely shape the narrative long before the final whistle.
Sunderland, in a 4-2-3-1, would need to make Regis Le Bris’ pressing structure work without losing balance behind the ball. The key question would be whether they could press with purpose while keeping their rest-defense compact enough to handle Chelsea’s counter-attacking threat. If Sunderland’s first line were to jump too aggressively, the spaces between midfield and defence could become a major problem.
Chelsea, set up in a 3-4-3 under Calum McFarlane, would probably look to manage control phases through their wing-backs and front line rotations. Their shape would aim to stretch Sunderland horizontally, then accelerate through the channels once the gaps appeared. If they could slow the game at the right moments and keep their possession clean, they would likely force Sunderland into more reactive defending.
Without advanced metrics, the story would be read through momentum, chance quality and how each side handled pressure moments. Sunderland would need to turn home energy into territorial control, but they could not allow enthusiasm to break their defensive structure. Chelsea, by contrast, would be expected to trust their bench timing if the match remained level after the first hour, because Calum McFarlane’s substitutions could become decisive in a tight game.
For readers in Malta following Premier League action, this would be the kind of fixture where structure would matter as much as ambition, with both coaches under scrutiny for how they manage pressure. If either side lost control of the middle phases, the match could quickly swing on one decisive transition or dead-ball moment.
The first real opening could be the one that decides it.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wilson Isidor
Enzo Fernandez is penalised for pushing Enzo Le Fee
Nilson Angulo is leaving the field to be replaced by Habib Diarra in a tactical substitution.
Brian Brobbey is leaving the field to be replaced by Wilson Isidor in a tactical substitution.
Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Reinildo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Neto provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Cole Palmer from Chelsea beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
Good effort by Luke O'Nien as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Fofana from Chelsea trips Brian Brobbey
Yellow card for Wesley Fofana
Wesley Fofana is shown a yellow card by the referee
Jorrel Hato is leaving the field to be replaced by Reece James in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Chelsea
The referee shows Lutsharel Geertruida the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
Enzo Le Fee creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
OWN GOAL - Malo Gusto sends the ball into his own net!
G O O O A A A L - Malo Gusto holds his head in his hands as he puts the ball past his own goalkeeper!
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nilson Angulo is penalised for pushing Wesley Fofana
Oooh... that was a sitter! Brian Brobbey should have scored from that position
Good effort by Brian Brobbey as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Trai Hume creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The second half is underway
Goal kick for Chelsea
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Sunderland: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland trips Pedro Neto
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for Chelsea
Trai Hume fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Nilson Angulo
Nilson Angulo is shown a yellow card by the referee
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Malo Gusto
Goal kick for Sunderland
Brian Brobbey wins an air challenge against Levi Colwill
Ball possession: Sunderland: 53%, Chelsea: 47%.
The referee signals a free kick as Noah Sadiki from Sunderland trips Moises Caicedo
Goal kick for Sunderland
Oooh... that was a sitter! Joao Pedro should have scored from that position
The cross by Malo Gusto from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A chance presents itself to Joao Pedro from Chelsea but his header goes wide
Enzo Le Fee is penalised for pushing Pedro Neto
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Brian Brobbey
Ball possession: Sunderland: 55%, Chelsea: 45%.
A shot by Nilson Angulo is blocked
Malo Gusto successfully blocks the shot
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Enzo Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Enzo Le Fee from Sunderland swings in the corner from the left.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Fofana from Chelsea trips Brian Brobbey
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Chelsea
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland trips Joao Pedro
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Nilson Angulo wins an air challenge against Malo Gusto
Robin Roefs made the key pass for the goal!
G O O O A A A L - Trai Hume volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
Luke O'Nien creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ball possession: Sunderland: 59%, Chelsea: 41%.
Luke O'Nien provided the assist for the goal.
Luke O'Nien wins an air challenge against Levi Colwill
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez successfully blocks the shot
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
A shot by Brian Brobbey is blocked
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brian Brobbey hand-balls
Brian Brobbey controls the ball with his hand
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 61%, Chelsea: 39%.
Nilson Angulo shoots from outside the box, but Robert Sanchez has it under control
Nilson Angulo tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Robert Sanchez
Nilson Angulo is penalised for pushing Robert Sanchez
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
A shot by Luke O'Nien is blocked
Moises Caicedo successfully blocks the shot
Trai Hume creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Granit Xhaka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The cross by Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Malo Gusto from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sunderland are trying to create something here.
Enzo Fernandez is penalised for pushing Reinildo
A chance presents itself to Joao Pedro from Chelsea but his header goes wide
Ball possession: Sunderland: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
Luke O'Nien successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Moises Caicedo is blocked
The cross by Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Brian Brobbey from Sunderland trips Enzo Fernandez
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sunderland are in control of the ball.
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Enzo Fernandez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nordi Mukiele is blocked
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland swings in the corner from the right.
Trai Hume from Sunderland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Moises Caicedo
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Enzo Le Fee as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Nordi Mukiele is penalised for pushing Joao Pedro
Sunderland are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Granit Xhaka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
Good effort by Cole Palmer as he directs a shot on target, but Robin Roefs saves it
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Malo Gusto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
It's a really hot day and the sun is beating down on the players.
The referee starts the match
Premier League
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | |
| 7 |
Sunderland
Home
|
38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | |
| 10 |
Chelsea
Away
|
38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 |
Status
Finished
Minute
0'
Winner
Sunderland
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