BW Arabia Algérie - Sunderland vs Chelsea: Premier League Round 38
SVainqueur: Sunderland
CMi-temps 1 – 0
Sunderland
4-2-3-1
SMi-temps: 1 – 0
Vainqueur: Sunderland
CChelsea
3-4-2-1
Mis à jour :
Temps plein
2 – 1
Temps plein
2 – 1
Mi-temps
1 – 0
Buteurs
Joao Pedro
Away
Cole Palmer
Away
In: Chris Rigg
Out: Enzo Le Fee
Noah Sadiki
Home
In: Liam Delap
Out: Moises Caicedo
In: Josh Acheampong
Out: Malo Gusto
Habib Diarra
Home
Granit Xhaka
Home
Enzo Fernandez
Away
In: Trevoh Chalobah
Out: Pedro Neto
Wesley Fofana
Away
In: Wilson Isidor
Out: Brian Brobbey
In: Habib Diarra
Out: Nilson Angulo
Cole Palmer
Passe decisive : Pedro Neto
Wesley Fofana
Away
In: Reece James
Out: Jorrel Hato
Lutsharel Geertruida
Home
Malo Gusto (OG)
Nilson Angulo
Home
Trai Hume
Passe decisive : Luke O'Nien
Le plus recent a droite
Assists
BallPossession
Corners
CounterAttacks
Fouls
FreeKicks
GoalAttempts
GoalKicks
Goals
Offsides
RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
Treatments
YellowCards
Attacks
DangerousAttacks
TotalPasses
Sunderland
4-2-3-1
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Unknown
Chelsea
3-4-2-1
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Unknown
BW Arabia Algérie - Rapport de match Sunderland vs Chelsea : résultat et analyse tactique
Premier League, journée 38, au Stadium of Light à Sunderland, England.
Au Stadium of Light, Sunderland avait transformé cette rencontre face à Chelsea en véritable test de pression, et le succès 2-1 a eu une portée bien plus large que les trois points : il a relancé la dynamique des Black Cats et a fragilisé, au moins à court terme, la confiance des Blues. Dans un match où l’enjeu mental avait autant de poids que la qualité technique, Sunderland avait mieux géré les temps faibles, tandis que Chelsea avait laissé filer une rencontre pourtant abordée avec davantage de crédit sur le papier.
Le scénario avait confirmé cette lecture. Sunderland avait ouvert la marque par Trai Hume à la 25e minute, sur une passe décisive de Luke O’Nien, puis avait résisté jusqu’à la pause avec un avantage logique de 1-0. Le but contre son camp de Malo Gusto à la 50e minute avait ensuite accentué la pression sur Chelsea, avant que Cole Palmer ne réduise l’écart à la 56e minute, servi par Pedro Neto. Malgré cette réaction, les Londoniens n’avaient pas réussi à renverser la tendance, et l’écart d’un seul but avait rappelé combien les détails de finition et de gestion des moments-clés avaient pesé lourd.
Un match de transitions, de discipline et de sang-froid
Sur le plan tactique, Sunderland avait évolué dans un 4-2-3-1 assez compact, alors que Chelsea avait démarré en 3-4-2-1 avec l’idée de contrôler davantage la possession et d’installer un tempo plus stable. Pourtant, la réalité du terrain avait été plus nuancée. Les hommes de Régis Le Bris avaient mieux maîtrisé les transitions, en restant disciplinés dans l’axe et en exploitant les séquences où Chelsea perdait de la structure après la première relance. Cette lecture du match avait été essentielle, surtout dans une soirée où la pression avait pu faire dérailler des plans plus académiques.
Chelsea, attendu comme une équipe capable de dicter le rythme, avait parfois eu le ballon sans toujours convertir cette maîtrise en occasions franches durables. La marge de manœuvre s’était réduite après l’ouverture du score, puis encore davantage après le deuxième but inscrit par Sunderland. Le but de Cole Palmer avait redonné de l’élan aux Blues, mais il était intervenu dans un moment où Sunderland avait déjà trouvé des réponses collectives pour casser la continuité adverse.
Les chiffres qui ont illustré l’intensité
- Score final : Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea.
- Score à la mi-temps : 1-0 pour Sunderland.
- But de Trai Hume à la 25e minute, sur une passe de Luke O’Nien.
- But contre son camp de Malo Gusto à la 50e minute.
- Réduction du score par Cole Palmer à la 56e minute, assisté par Pedro Neto.
- 5 cartons jaunes pour Sunderland et 5 cartons jaunes pour Chelsea, signe d’un duel très engagé.
Le volume des avertissements avait confirmé la tension permanente autour de cette affiche. Avec 5 jaunes de chaque côté, le match avait souvent basculé dans des zones de contact, où la gestion émotionnelle avait compté autant que la vitesse d’exécution. Les six remplacements effectués avaient aussi pesé sur la dynamique de la seconde période, en modifiant les repères de pressing, les relations entre lignes et la qualité des transitions offensives des deux camps.
Régis Le Bris avait mérité une mention particulière pour sa gestion du match-state. Sunderland n’avait pas cherché à surjouer après avoir mené, mais avait plutôt gardé une forme de rigueur dans les couloirs et dans la protection de la surface. Cette approche avait donné de la cohérence à l’équipe, même lorsque Chelsea avait poussé pour revenir. À l’inverse, Calum McFarlane avait eu besoin d’ajustements plus nets au fil de la rencontre, car son équipe avait laissé passer l’occasion de convertir sa supériorité attendue en contrôle réel du score.
Dans le contexte de la Premier League en Angleterre, ce résultat avait envoyé un message clair : Sunderland avait su absorber la pression d’un adversaire mieux coté et transformer cette confrontation en levier de confiance. Pour les supporters en Algérie qui suivent la Premier League avec attention, ce type de match rappelait à quel point le mental et la gestion des détails restaient décisifs au plus haut niveau.
La suite avait demandé à Chelsea de corriger rapidement ses ajustements en cours de match, tandis que Sunderland pouvait s’appuyer sur cette victoire pour consolider sa dynamique.
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BW Arabia Algérie - Sunderland vs Chelsea : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
Premier League, journée 38, au Stadium of Light à Sunderland, England.
À l’issue de cette rencontre au Stadium of Light, Sunderland et Chelsea devraient surtout être jugés à l’aune de leur capacité à encaisser la pression, à garder leur discipline et à transformer un match tendu en signal fort pour la suite. Dans un contexte de Premier League où chaque détail comptera, ce duel pourrait prendre la forme d’un véritable test de caractère, avec un enjeu clair : montrer qui saura garder la tête froide lorsque le tempo montera et que les transitions deviendront plus dangereuses.
Un match de pression, de contrôle et de réponses mentales
Sur le papier, Chelsea arriverait avec une confiance de marché plus élevée, ce qui laisserait entrevoir un scénario davantage orienté vers la maîtrise, la gestion des temps faibles et la recherche de contrôle territorial. Sunderland, de son côté, devrait s’appuyer sur l’énergie du Stadium of Light et sur une approche intense pour tenter de casser les lignes adverses tôt dans la construction. Pour Regis Le Bris, l’enjeu principal ne serait pas seulement d’appuyer sur le pressing, mais de trouver le bon équilibre afin d’éviter de se désorganiser dans le dos du premier rideau.
Ce point sera central, car face à une équipe susceptible de monopoliser davantage la possession, la qualité de la rest-defense de Sunderland pourrait peser lourd. Si les distances entre les lignes restent trop grandes, Chelsea pourrait trouver des espaces dans les demi-espaces et avancer proprement sur les côtés. À l’inverse, si Sunderland parvient à fermer l’axe et à forcer des récupérations hautes, le match pourrait devenir plus haché, plus physique et plus favorable aux séquences de transition.
Les clés tactiques à surveiller
- Sunderland évoluerait en 4-2-3-1, un cadre qui devrait lui permettre de presser par vagues tout en gardant une structure assez lisible à la récupération.
- Chelsea serait attendu dans un 3-4-2-1, avec une base plus contrôlée pour ressortir sous pression et créer des décalages entre les couloirs et l’axe.
- Le duel entre pressing et sortie courte pourrait décider du rythme global : plus Sunderland récupérera haut, plus la rencontre deviendra ouverte.
- Les coups de pied arrêtés pourraient aussi compter, surtout si la première heure reste fermée et que chaque occasion devient précieuse.
- Le banc de Calum McFarlane pourrait prendre de l’importance si le score restait équilibré après l’heure de jeu, car les ajustements tardifs changeraient le rapport de force.
Dans cette logique, Chelsea devrait chercher à imposer une circulation patiente, sans se précipiter dans des passes verticales risquées si Sunderland ferme bien les intervalles. L’équipe londonienne pourrait préférer faire courir l’adversaire, puis accélérer au bon moment dans les transitions offensives. L’idée serait moins de forcer le jeu que de le maîtriser, avec une attention particulière sur la gestion des pertes de balle, souvent décisives dans ce type de déplacement.
Pour Sunderland, la réponse passera probablement par la capacité à rester compact après perte, à protéger sa zone de sécurité et à ne pas offrir de contre-attaques trop directes. Le pressing ne devra pas être confondu avec l’impatience : s’il est trop agressif, Chelsea pourrait trouver des sorties propres et installer durablement son bloc dans le camp adverse. C’est là que la discipline tactique prendra toute sa valeur, car une rencontre de ce niveau se gagnera souvent sur la cohérence des efforts plus que sur des séquences isolées.
Un test de maturité avec conséquence immédiate
- Si Sunderland parvient à tenir le premier quart d’heure, la pression du public pourrait nourrir son intensité et renforcer sa confiance.
- Si Chelsea prend rapidement le contrôle du ballon, le match pourrait basculer vers un scénario de patience et de gestion.
- Le rôle des milieux centraux sera essentiel pour protéger l’axe et accompagner les transitions défensives.
- Les espaces dans le dos des latéraux ou des pistons pourraient devenir des zones de rupture si les lignes s’étirent.
- Dans un duel aussi serré, la première erreur importante pourrait avoir une conséquence tactique immédiate sur le reste de la rencontre.
Pour le public en Algérie, ce Sunderland vs Chelsea offrira un rendez-vous lisible et intense, avec un contexte anglais toujours exigeant et une vraie lecture tactique à suivre. Le facteur pression restera le fil conducteur : Sunderland cherchera à imposer le combat et le rythme, tandis que Chelsea voudra probablement faire parler sa structure, sa gestion des temps de possession et la profondeur de son banc si le score ne se débride pas rapidement.
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À quelle heure commence Sunderland vs Chelsea en Algérie ?
Le coup d’envoi est prévu à 15:00 UTC le Sunday 24 May 2026 en Algérie.
Où regarder Sunderland vs Chelsea en Algérie ?
Local broadcast partners for Algeria have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Algeria broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Quelles sont les absences pour Sunderland et Chelsea ?
Aucune blessure ni suspension n’est indiquée pour Sunderland ou Chelsea dans les données fournies.
Quel est le bilan des confrontations directes entre Sunderland et Chelsea ?
Sur les 8 derniers duels, Sunderland compte 2 victoires, Chelsea 0 victoire et 0 nul.
Quelle compétition et quelle journée ?
Il s’agit de la Premier League, journée 38, au Stadium of Light, à Sunderland, en England.
Home · But
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Home · But
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In: Reece James
Out: Jorrel Hato
Chelsea · Remplacement
Away · Carton jaune
Away · But
In: Wilson Isidor
Out: Brian Brobbey
Sunderland · Remplacement
In: Habib Diarra
Out: Nilson Angulo
Sunderland · Remplacement
Away · Carton jaune
In: Trevoh Chalobah
Out: Pedro Neto
Chelsea · Remplacement
Away · Carton jaune
Home · Carton jaune
Home · Carton jaune
In: Liam Delap
Out: Moises Caicedo
Chelsea · Remplacement
In: Josh Acheampong
Out: Malo Gusto
Chelsea · Remplacement
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Away · Carton jaune
Away · Carton jaune
In: Chris Rigg
Out: Enzo Le Fee
Sunderland · Remplacement
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Sunderland: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland takes a short corner kick from the right.
Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
The referee shows Cole Palmer the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Noah Sadiki
Ball possession: Sunderland: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
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
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Enzo Le Fee is leaving the field to be replaced by Chris Rigg in a tactical substitution.
Yellow card for Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Robin Roefs
The match resumes with a drop ball
Nordi Mukiele is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Levi Colwill is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
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Reinildo from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Enzo Le Fee successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Josh Acheampong is blocked
Habib Diarra from Sunderland is ruled offside
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
The fourth official shows there are 10 minute(s) of time to be added
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
Liam Delap from Chelsea is ruled offside
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee shows Noah Sadiki the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Le Fee from Sunderland trips Cole Palmer
Noah Sadiki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Trevoh Chalobah successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Wilson Isidor is blocked
Nordi Mukiele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luke O'Nien relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Reece James shoots from outside the box, but Robin Roefs has it under control
Reece James tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Robin Roefs
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Reece James swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 46%, Chelsea: 54%.
Malo Gusto is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Josh Acheampong.
Moises Caicedo is leaving the field to be replaced by Liam Delap in a tactical substitution.
Levi Colwill is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Yellow card for Habib Diarra
Habib Diarra is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Habib Diarra from Sunderland trips Levi Colwill
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 46%, Chelsea: 54%.
Goal kick for Chelsea
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Wilson Isidor goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Wilson Isidor but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Wilson Isidor finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Sunderland
Cole Palmer goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Chelsea
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Noah Sadiki
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Yellow card for Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Granit Xhaka from Sunderland trips Reece James
Good effort by Enzo Le Fee as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lutsharel Geertruida
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Noah Sadiki
Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Trevoh Chalobah successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nordi Mukiele is blocked
Levi Colwill successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Habib Diarra is blocked
Reinildo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Moises Caicedo is penalised for pushing Noah Sadiki
Yellow card for Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez is shown a yellow card by the referee
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Habib Diarra
The referee signals a free kick as Reinildo from Sunderland trips Cole Palmer
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Habib Diarra fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Sunderland are in control of the ball.
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland is ruled offside
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland takes a short corner kick from the right.
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Pedro Neto is leaving the field to be replaced by Trevoh Chalobah in a tactical substitution.
Joao Pedro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Habib Diarra creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Granit Xhaka from Sunderland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
RED CARD! - Wesley Fofana receives his second yellow card and is sent off!
SECOND YELLOW! - Wesley Fofana makes his second bookable offence and is sent off!
Wesley Fofana gets his 2nd yellow card and is sent off
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wilson Isidor
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.
Enzo Fernandez is penalised for pushing Enzo Le Fee
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Nilson Angulo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nilson Angulo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nilson Angulo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
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%.
Yellow card for Wesley Fofana
Wesley Fofana is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Fofana from Chelsea trips Brian Brobbey
Goal kick for Chelsea
Jorrel Hato is leaving the field to be replaced by Reece James in a tactical substitution.
The referee shows Lutsharel Geertruida the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Nilson Angulo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nilson Angulo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nilson Angulo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Ball possession: Sunderland: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
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!
Brian Brobbey from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Brian Brobbey goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Brian Brobbey but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Brian Brobbey finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Enzo Le Fee creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
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
Goal kick for Chelsea
The second half is underway
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.
The referee signals a free kick as Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland trips Pedro Neto
Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
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
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Noah Sadiki 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
Brian Brobbey wins an air challenge against Levi Colwill
Goal kick for Sunderland
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
A chance presents itself to Joao Pedro from Chelsea but his header goes wide
The cross by Malo Gusto from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Enzo Le Fee is penalised for pushing Pedro Neto
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Brian Brobbey
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 55%, Chelsea: 45%.
Malo Gusto successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nilson Angulo is blocked
Chelsea 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
Enzo Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Enzo Le Fee from Sunderland swings in the corner from the left.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Fofana from Chelsea trips Brian Brobbey
Goal kick for Chelsea
Brian Brobbey from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Brian Brobbey goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Brian Brobbey but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Brian Brobbey finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
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!
Luke O'Nien provided the assist 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 wins an air challenge against Levi Colwill
Luke O'Nien creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: Sunderland: 59%, Chelsea: 41%.
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Enzo Fernandez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Brian Brobbey is blocked
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Brian Brobbey hand-balls
Brian Brobbey controls the ball with his hand
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
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
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Nilson Angulo is penalised for pushing Robert Sanchez
Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Nordi Mukiele goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nordi Mukiele but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nordi Mukiele finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Moises Caicedo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luke O'Nien is blocked
Trai Hume creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
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.
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
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.
Sunderland are trying to create something here.
Malo Gusto from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez is penalised for pushing Reinildo
Luke O'Nien successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Moises Caicedo is blocked
A chance presents itself to Joao Pedro from Chelsea but his header goes wide
The cross by Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
The referee signals a free kick as Brian Brobbey from Sunderland trips Enzo Fernandez
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sunderland are in control of the ball.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
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.
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Trai Hume from Sunderland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Moises Caicedo
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland swings in the corner from the right.
Good effort by Enzo Le Fee as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Nordi Mukiele is penalised for pushing Joao Pedro
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Sunderland are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Cole Palmer as he directs a shot on target, but Robin Roefs saves it
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
Granit Xhaka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
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
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Stadium of Light, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Stadium of Light where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Stadium of Light where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Stadium of Light, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Stadium of Light, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Stadium of Light. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Vainqueur
Sunderland