BW Arabia Tunisie - 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 Tunisie - Rapport de match Sunderland vs Chelsea : résultat et analyse tactique
Premier League, الجولة 38, Tunisie. Sunderland et Chelsea se présentent avec respectivement 7e et 10e place.
Au Stadium of Light, Sunderland avait transformé cette affiche contre Chelsea en véritable test de pression, et le 2-1 final a pesé bien au-delà des trois points : il a changé la dynamique immédiate, renforcé la confiance des locaux et laissé les Londoniens avec des questions sur leur gestion des moments-clés. Dans ce contexte de Premier League, où chaque détail comptait, Sunderland avait mieux supporté la tension du scénario, tandis que Chelsea avait vu son contrôle s’effriter au fil des transitions.
Un match de bascule, décidé dans les détails
Sunderland avait ouvert le score à la 25e minute grâce à Trai Hume, servi par Luke O'Nien, et ce premier but avait donné le ton d’une soirée où la discipline et la lecture du jeu avaient compté autant que la qualité technique. À la pause, les locaux menaient déjà 1-0, ce qui avait confirmé leur capacité à tenir le rythme sans céder à la pression d’un adversaire arrivé avec une réputation et une confiance supérieures sur le marché. Chelsea, présenté comme l’équipe la plus attendue pour contrôler le tempo, avait pourtant dû courir après le score.
Le tournant du match était intervenu au retour des vestiaires. À la 50e minute, une action mal négociée par Malo Gusto s’était soldée par un but contre son camp, offrant à Sunderland un deuxième but qui avait changé la lecture tactique de la rencontre. Ce 2-0 avait forcé Chelsea à accélérer, à prendre plus de risques dans la possession et à exposer davantage ses lignes. Cinq cartons jaunes de chaque côté avaient aussi illustré un duel tendu, engagé, où l’intensité avait souvent pris le pas sur la fluidité.
Réactions, ajustements et gestion des transitions
Chelsea avait toutefois réagi rapidement. À la 56e minute, Cole Palmer avait réduit l’écart sur une passe de Pedro Neto, relançant brièvement les visiteurs et redonnant du poids à leur pressing. Mais malgré cette réponse, les Blues n’avaient jamais réellement imposé une domination continue. Le match avait surtout mis en évidence la capacité de Sunderland à bien gérer les changements de rythme, notamment dans les transitions défensives et les phases sans ballon.
Regis Le Bris avait mérité crédit pour cette maîtrise des temps faibles. Son 4-2-3-1 avait donné de la stabilité à Sunderland, avec des distances compactes entre les lignes et une organisation suffisamment propre pour résister aux séquences de possession adverse. En face, Calum McFarlane avait trouvé moins de solutions dans les ajustements en cours de match. Après avoir concédé l’élan au début de la seconde période, Chelsea avait semblé manquer de réponses plus incisives pour casser le bloc et retrouver un contrôle durable.
- Score final : Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea, après un 1-0 à la mi-temps.
- Buteurs : Trai Hume à la 25e minute, but contre son camp de Malo Gusto à la 50e, puis Cole Palmer à la 56e.
- Les deux équipes avaient reçu 5 cartons jaunes, signe d’un match disputé et sous pression.
- Les six changements effectués avaient fortement influencé les dynamiques de la seconde période.
- Sunderland avait mieux géré les transitions et les moments de bascule.
- Chelsea avait eu davantage de possession par séquences, mais moins d’efficacité dans les zones décisives.
Sur le plan collectif, Sunderland avait affiché une maturité convaincante face à un adversaire souvent perçu comme favori dans ce type de rendez-vous. La lecture des espaces, la gestion du score et la capacité à rester compact après l’ouverture du score avaient fait la différence. Chelsea, de son côté, avait montré des intentions, notamment après la réduction du score, mais les détails du dernier geste et la gestion des déséquilibres avaient pesé lourd.
Pour le public en Tunisie, ce type de match avait rappelé à quel point la Premier League pouvait se jouer sur des séquences courtes, des erreurs minimes et une lecture juste des transitions. Sunderland avait saisi sa chance, tandis que Chelsea avait laissé filer une rencontre qui demandait plus de précision dans les ajustements en match.
À suivre : Sunderland avait capitalisé sur ce succès pour nourrir sa confiance, tandis que Chelsea devait repartir avec un travail clair sur la gestion des temps faibles et la réactivité tactique. Retrouvez plus d’analyses sur Misez 10$, recevez 30$.
BW Arabia Tunisie - Sunderland vs Chelsea : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
Premier League, الجولة 38, Tunisie. Sunderland et Chelsea se présentent avec respectivement 7e et 10e place.
À l’approche de Sunderland vs Chelsea au Stadium of Light, l’enjeu dépassera largement les trois points : ce match sera un vrai test de caractère, de discipline tactique et de gestion de la pression. Dans un contexte où la moindre erreur pourrait peser lourd sur la dynamique des deux équipes, le scénario attendu tournera autour du contrôle, des transitions et de la capacité à rester lucide dans les moments clés.
Pour Sunderland, dirigé par Regis Le Bris, l’équilibre sera central. Le 4-2-3-1 devra permettre de presser sans se découvrir, car face à une équipe comme Chelsea, un pressing trop agressif pourrait ouvrir des espaces dans le dos de la ligne médiane. La qualité de la rest-defense, c’est-à-dire l’organisation des joueurs restés derrière le ballon pour protéger les transitions adverses, sera l’un des grands indicateurs du niveau de maturité de Sunderland dans cette affiche.
En face, Chelsea arrivera avec une confiance de marché supérieure, ce qui laissera imaginer un plan de match plus orienté vers la possession et la maîtrise des temps forts. Calum McFarlane pourrait chercher à installer son équipe dans un 3-4-2-1 flexible, capable d’étirer Sunderland sur les côtés avant d’accélérer dans les demi-espaces. Si les Londoniens parviennent à contrôler le rythme sans forcer les passes, ils devraient imposer un match plus structuré, avec davantage de séquences installées dans le camp adverse.
Le premier quart d’heure donnera le ton
Le début de rencontre sera probablement très révélateur. Sunderland voudra faire monter l’intensité à domicile, porté par l’atmosphère du Stadium of Light, tandis que Chelsea cherchera à calmer le tempo et à éviter de subir une pression trop frontale. Dans ce type de contexte, les transitions seront décisives : une récupération haute, une deuxième balle bien gérée ou un ballon perdu dans l’axe pourrait rapidement faire basculer la dynamique psychologique.
Dans une lecture plus large, ce match s’inscrira aussi dans une logique de patience. Chelsea, souvent attendu sur sa capacité à contrôler les phases longues, pourrait accepter d’être propre plutôt que spectaculaire. Sunderland, lui, devra choisir les bons moments pour sortir de son bloc et ne pas se laisser enfermer trop bas. Pour le public en Tunisie, ce genre d’opposition reste particulièrement lisible : une équipe qui veut presser, une autre qui veut gérer le ballon, et un rapport de force qui se décide souvent sur les détails.
Clés tactiques à surveiller
- Le pressing de Sunderland devra rester coordonné pour ne pas laisser de brèches entre les lignes.
- La structure défensive après perte du ballon sera essentielle pour contenir les transitions de Chelsea.
- Le 3-4-2-1 de Chelsea pourrait créer des supériorités dans les couloirs et entre les lignes.
- Les coups de pied arrêtés pourraient prendre de la valeur si le match reste fermé.
- La gestion des changements après l’heure de jeu pourrait peser dans un match longtemps équilibré.
Un autre point de vigilance concernera la profondeur de banc. Si le score restait serré après la première heure, le timing des remplacements de Calum McFarlane pourrait devenir déterminant, notamment pour relancer l’intensité, fixer un bloc plus bas ou mieux exploiter la fatigue adverse. De son côté, Regis Le Bris devra s’assurer que son équipe garde assez de fraîcheur pour défendre avec rigueur tout en continuant à menacer en sortie de pression.
Au final, cette affiche aura les contours d’un duel de contrôle plus que d’un feu d’artifice offensif. Chelsea partira avec une forme de sécurité théorique dans la lecture extérieure du match, mais Sunderland aura l’occasion de transformer la pression en levier compétitif si l’organisation collective tient dans les temps faibles. C’est précisément ce qui donnera tout son intérêt à cette rencontre de Premier League : un test de discipline, de concentration et de sang-froid sous tension.
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À quelle heure commence Sunderland vs Chelsea en Tunisie ?
Le coup d'envoi est prévu à 15:00 UTC en Tunisie.
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Y a-t-il des blessés ou suspendus ?
Aucun joueur n'est सूचीé dans les blessures ou suspensions de Sunderland ni de Chelsea.
Quel est le bilan des confrontations directes ?
Sur les 8 derniers matchs entre Sunderland et Chelsea, Sunderland compte 2 victoires, 0 nul et Chelsea 0 victoire.
Quelle compétition et quelle journée ?
Il s'agit de la Premier League, journée 38, au Stadium of Light, en Angleterre.
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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.
Afficher les 238 entrées
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