BW Arabia Maroc - 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 Maroc - Rapport de match Sunderland vs Chelsea : résultat et analyse tactique
Premier League, journée 38, au Stadium of Light à Sunderland, en Angleterre.
Au Stadium of Light, Sunderland avait transformé cette réception de Chelsea en véritable test de pression, et le résultat a pesé lourd dans la dynamique immédiate des deux équipes : Sunderland a gagné 2-1 et a renforcé sa confiance, tandis que Chelsea a laissé filer un match où le contrôle et la gestion des temps faibles avaient été attendus. Dans un contexte de Premier League en Angleterre, ce succès a eu une portée claire pour les deux bancs, car il a modifié la lecture du momentum, surtout dans une rencontre suivie aussi par le public du Maroc en quête d’analyses précises sur les grands rendez-vous européens.
Le scénario a d’abord souri aux locaux. Sunderland a ouvert la marque à la 25e minute grâce à Trai Hume, parfaitement servi par Luke O’Nien, et ce but a récompensé une entame sérieuse, structurée, avec une ligne de 4-2-3-1 disciplinée dans les transitions. À la pause, le 1-0 a déjà traduit une forme de maîtrise dans les moments clés : Sunderland a accepté de défendre par séquences, mais sans perdre le fil dans les sorties de balle ni dans la gestion des deuxièmes ballons.
Un match de détails et de pression continue
Le second acte a confirmé que l’écart entre les deux équipes tenait surtout à la qualité des ajustements et à la précision dans les zones décisives. Sunderland a doublé la mise à la 50e minute sur un but contre son camp de Malo Gusto, un épisode qui a illustré la tension du match et la difficulté de Chelsea à contenir les changements de rythme après la pause. Quelques minutes plus tard, Cole Palmer a relancé les Blues à la 56e minute, sur une passe décisive de Pedro Neto, et cette réduction du score a redonné de l’intensité à une fin de rencontre plus ouverte.
Au-delà des buts, la lecture tactique a été essentielle. Regis Le Bris a géré avec justesse les transitions de son équipe, en protégeant les couloirs au bon moment et en ajustant ses distances entre les lignes lorsque Chelsea a haussé son pressing. Sunderland n’a pas cherché à monopoliser la possession, mais a mieux exploité ses phases de récupération et a su faire vivre la pression sur son adversaire. Cette gestion du match a été déterminante, surtout dans un contexte où les six changements opérés au total ont modifié la physionomie de la seconde période.
Ce que Chelsea a laissé échapper
Pour Chelsea, l’impression générale a été celle d’une équipe capable de contrôler certaines séquences, mais moins tranchante au moment où le match a basculé. Calum McFarlane avait préparé un schéma en 3-4-2-1 pensé pour sécuriser la progression du ballon et occuper les demi-espaces, mais l’ajustement en cours de rencontre a semblé moins fluide après le but encaissé. L’équipe a bien trouvé une réponse avec l’action conclue par Cole Palmer, toutefois elle a manqué d’un peu de netteté dans la dernière passe, dans la finition et dans la gestion émotionnelle des transitions négatives.
Le fait que Chelsea ait été perçu comme plus solide sur le papier n’a pas suffi face à l’exigence du terrain. Le match a montré qu’un statut de favori ne garantissait rien lorsque le rythme changeait, que les duels s’intensifiaient et que la discipline défensive devenait un facteur de vérité. La marge d’un seul but a d’ailleurs résumé l’ensemble : une meilleure efficacité, une meilleure lecture des temps forts et une gestion plus propre des moments sans ballon ont fait la différence.
- Trai Hume a ouvert le score à la 25e minute, sur une passe de Luke O’Nien.
- Malo Gusto a concédé le but contre son camp à la 50e minute, donnant de l’air à Sunderland.
- Cole Palmer a réduit l’écart à la 56e minute, servi par Pedro Neto.
- La mi-temps a été atteinte sur le score de 1-0 pour Sunderland.
- Les deux équipes ont reçu 5 cartons jaunes chacune, signe d’un match engagé et sous tension.
- Les 6 remplacements ont pesé sur la dynamique de la seconde période.
Dans l’ensemble, Sunderland a mérité sa victoire par sa lucidité dans les moments de pression et par sa capacité à mieux négocier les transitions. Chelsea, de son côté, a montré des intentions et a conservé des séquences de possession intéressantes, mais il lui a manqué un peu plus de justesse dans l’adaptation en direct. Sur une rencontre aussi serrée, ce sont souvent les détails qui ont décidé du résultat, et Sunderland les a mieux maîtrisés.
Ce succès a donc offert à Sunderland un vrai souffle de confiance, tandis que Chelsea a quitté la pelouse avec une lecture plus exigeante de ses marges de progression. La suite s’annonçait déjà importante pour les deux groupes, car la gestion de la réaction allait compter autant que le score lui-même. Pour poursuivre l’analyse et suivre les prochaines affiches, rendez-vous sur Misez 10$, recevez 30$.
BW Arabia Maroc - Sunderland vs Chelsea : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
Premier League, journée 38, au Stadium of Light à Sunderland, en Angleterre.
Au Stadium of Light, Sunderland et Chelsea aborderont ce rendez-vous comme un véritable test de pression, avec une idée simple mais lourde de conséquences : l’équipe qui gardera sa lucidité dans les moments tendus prendra un avantage précieux en termes de dynamique et de confiance. Pour Sunderland, il s’agira de prouver que l’intensité peut rester maîtrisée face à un adversaire réputé plus stable dans la gestion des temps forts. Pour Chelsea, l’enjeu sera de transformer son statut de favori prudent en contrôle réel, sans laisser le match glisser vers un scénario de doute.
Ce sera aussi une opposition de styles intéressante entre le 4-2-3-1 de Regis Le Bris et le 3-4-2-1 attendu côté Chelsea sous Calum McFarlane. Sunderland devra trouver l’équilibre entre pressing agressif et protection de son dos de terrain, car une animation trop haute pourrait ouvrir des espaces dans les transitions. Chelsea, de son côté, cherchera probablement à poser son jeu, à faire circuler proprement et à attirer Sunderland hors de sa structure pour ensuite exploiter les intervalles.
Un duel de contrôle mental autant que tactique
Le récit de cette rencontre reposera largement sur la capacité des deux équipes à rester disciplinées sous pression. Sunderland sera jugé sur sa faculté à presser sans se désorganiser, un point crucial contre une équipe comme Chelsea, souvent plus à l’aise lorsqu’elle peut installer ses circuits de possession. Si les Black Cats parviennent à fermer l’axe tout en gardant un bloc compact, ils pourront ralentir le rythme et forcer les Blues à jouer plus latéralement.
Pour Regis Le Bris, l’organisation de la rest-defense aura une importance majeure. Chaque montée des latéraux, chaque sortie du double pivot, chaque prise de risque dans le contre-pressing devra être mesurée. Face à un adversaire qui semble bénéficier d’une confiance plus forte sur le marché, Sunderland ne pourra pas se permettre des pertes de balle mal sécurisées. La différence pourrait se faire sur la qualité des secondes balles et sur la rapidité de réaction après la récupération.
Chelsea, pour sa part, devrait s’inscrire dans un scénario plus contrôlé, avec une volonté d’installer la possession et de dicter les séquences. Le 3-4-2-1 offrira des appuis dans l’axe et des couloirs pour étirer Sunderland, mais la vraie question sera celle de la patience. Si le match restera serré après l’heure de jeu, le timing des changements de Calum McFarlane pourrait devenir déterminant. Une sortie du banc bien calibrée pourrait alors modifier la structure, relancer l’intensité et créer un décalage au bon moment.
Ce que le match pourrait raconter
- Sunderland cherchera à imposer un pressing courageux, mais devra éviter de se faire aspirer trop haut.
- Chelsea voudra installer un rythme plus propre, avec davantage de contrôle dans les transitions offensives.
- Les duels sur les côtés pourraient peser, surtout si Sunderland parvient à gêner la progression adverse dans les demi-espaces.
- Les coups de pied arrêtés pourraient avoir un vrai poids dans une rencontre qui pourrait rester fermée pendant de longues séquences.
- Si le score demeurera serré après la pause, les choix du banc côté Chelsea pourraient faire basculer l’équilibre.
Dans un contexte de pression assumée, ce match ressemblera à une épreuve de discipline plus qu’à une simple course à l’intensité. Sunderland voudra montrer que son pressing peut être structuré et utile, tandis que Chelsea cherchera à prouver qu’un statut de favori doit aussi s’exprimer dans la maîtrise des détails. Pour le public marocain qui suivra cette affiche dans le cadre du marché Maroc, l’intérêt sera double : observer un rapport de force de Premier League et voir comment deux plans tactiques différents résisteront à la tension d’un match à enjeu.
La première heure donnera sans doute la tonalité : soit Sunderland installera une résistance organisée, soit Chelsea prendra progressivement le contrôle territorial et émotionnel. Dans tous les cas, la gestion des transitions, la qualité du pressing et l’efficacité sur les phases arrêtées devraient orienter la lecture finale d’une affiche qui promettra d’être serrée dans les intentions comme dans l’exécution.
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À quelle heure commence Sunderland vs Chelsea au Maroc ?
Le coup d’envoi de Sunderland vs Chelsea est fixé à 15:00 UTC, le lundi 24 mai 2026 au Maroc.
Où regarder Sunderland vs Chelsea au Maroc ?
Local broadcast partners for Morocco have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Morocco broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Y a-t-il des blessés ou suspendus ?
Aucun joueur n’est signalé dans les listes de blessés ou de suspendus pour Sunderland ni pour Chelsea.
Quel est le bilan des confrontations directes ?
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 Angleterre.
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In: Reece James
Out: Jorrel Hato
Chelsea · Remplacement
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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
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In: Liam Delap
Out: Moises Caicedo
Chelsea · Remplacement
In: Josh Acheampong
Out: Malo Gusto
Chelsea · Remplacement
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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