Sunderland vs Crystal Palace, 2025-26 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueTurbulent week for Crystal Palace ends in defeat at Sunderland
Crystal Palace's winless run extended to 10 games in all competitions after they were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Jefferson Lerma.
- 7': Attempt saved. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Robin Roefs (Sunderland). Assisted by Yéremy Pino with a through ball.
- 8': Offside, Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta is caught offside.
- 12': Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 12': Foul by Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace).
- 13': Attempt blocked. Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 14': Foul by Chris Richards (Crystal Palace).
- 14': Romaine Mundle (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Omar Alderete.
- 17': Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Foul by Chris Richards (Crystal Palace).
- 17': Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 20': Foul by Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
- 20': Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Handball by Will Hughes (Crystal Palace).
- 23': Attempt missed. Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left.
- 27': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Maxence Lacroix.
- 28': Attempt missed. Trai Hume (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Enzo Le Fée with a cross following a corner.
- 29': Foul by Dan Ballard (Sunderland).
- 29': Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Noah Sadiki.
- 30': Goal! Sunderland 0, Crystal Palace 1. Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner following a corner.
- 33': Goal! Sunderland 1, Crystal Palace 1. Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nordi Mukiele with a cross.
- 35': Foul by Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace).
- 35': Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
- 36': Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Foul by Noah Sadiki (Sunderland).
- 38': Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jefferson Lerma with a headed pass.
- 43': Attempt missed. Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jean-Philippe Mateta with a cross.
- 44': Foul by Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace).
- 44': Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Attempt saved. Dan Ballard (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace). Assisted by Nordi Mukiele with a cross.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Offside, Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta is caught offside.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Sunderland 1, Crystal Palace 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Sunderland 1, Crystal Palace 1.
- 46': Foul by Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland).
- 46': Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Romaine Mundle (Sunderland).
- 48': Foul by Trai Hume (Sunderland).
- 48': Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 48': Trai Hume (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Attempt missed. Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 51': Attempt saved. Trai Hume (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace). Assisted by Reinildo Mandava with a cross.
- 55': Attempt missed. Omar Alderete (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 56': Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Romaine Mundle (Sunderland).
- 63': Foul by Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace).
- 63': Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.
- 63': Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Foul by Will Hughes (Crystal Palace).
- 66': Foul by Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
- 66': Trai Hume (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Omar Alderete (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.
- 70': Dan Ballard (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace).
- 71': Goal! Sunderland 2, Crystal Palace 1. Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 73': Foul by Dan Ballard (Sunderland).
- 73': Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Foul by Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace).
- 75': Trai Hume (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Attempt missed. Trai Hume (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Dan Ballard following a set piece situation.
- 78': Attempt saved. Trai Hume (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace). Assisted by Brian Brobbey.
- 78': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Dean Henderson.
- 80': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Nordi Mukiele.
- 83': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Enzo Le Fée.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Yéremy Pino with a cross.
- 84': Substitution, Sunderland. Eliezer Mayenda replaces Brian Brobbey.
- 85': Delay in match because of an injury Omar Alderete (Sunderland).
- 86': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 87': Foul by Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace).
- 87': Romaine Mundle (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Substitution, Sunderland. Dennis Cirkin replaces Romaine Mundle because of an injury.
- 90': Attempt saved. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace). Assisted by Dan Ballard with a headed pass.
- 90': Attempt saved. Dan Ballard (Sunderland) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace).
- 90': Attempt missed. Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Foul by Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland).
- 90'+3': Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace).
- 90'+4': Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Sunderland 2, Crystal Palace 1.
- 0': Match ends, Sunderland 2, Crystal Palace 1.
Statistics
 CRY |
SUN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 8 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 42.7 | Possession | 57.3 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 255 | Accurate Passes | 365 |
| 339 | Passes | 456 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 15 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 50 | Long Balls | 57 |
| 15 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 12 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 36 | Effective Clearances | 35 |
| 36 | Clearances | 35 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Stadium of Light
Location: Sunderland, England
Attendance: 47,257
Venue: Stadium of Light
Location: Sunderland, England
Attendance: 47,257
Premier League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 22 | +26 | 50 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 22 | +24 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 22 | +8 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 22 | +4 | 36 |
Line-Ups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Robin Roefs (GK) |
| 15 | Omar Alderete  |
| 5 | Danny Ballard |
| 17 | Reinildo Mandava |
| 20 | Nordi Mukiele |
| 28 | Enzo Le Fée |
| 27 | Noah Sadiki |
| 34 | Granit Xhaka |
| 9 | Brian Brobbey |
| 14 | Romaine Mundle |
| 32 | Trai Hume |
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Henderson (GK) |
| 5 | Maxence Lacroix |
| 8 | Jefferson Lerma |
| 26 | Chris Richards |
| 19 | Will Hughes |
| 20 | Adam Wharton |
| 3 | Tyrick Mitchell |
| 55 | Justin Devenny |
| 14 | Jean-Philippe Mateta |
| 10 | Yéremy Pino |
| 11 | Brennan Johnson |
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