Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland
Updated
Sunderland won: Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland in the Premier League (Round 9) on Sat, 25 Oct 2025 at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea goals: Alejandro Garnacho 4'. Sunderland goals: Wilson Isidor 22', Chemsdine Talbi 90'+3. Expected goals: 0.89-1.31. Possession: 68-32. Player of the match: Noah Sadiki (7.7).
Match report
Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1
Sunderland came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 away from home at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 25 October in the Premier League.
Alejandro Garnacho put Chelsea ahead on 4' (1-0), Wilson Isidor levelled for Sunderland on 22' (1-1) and Chemsdine Talbi restored Sunderland's lead on 90+3' (1-2).
Chemsdine Talbi's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Chelsea had 68% of the ball, shots were 16-10 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.89-1.31.
Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) was player of the match with a 7.7 rating.
Attendance: 39,489. Referee: Andy Madley.
Match stats
| Chelsea | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 68 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.89 | 1.31 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 17 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 567 (90%) | 230 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Josh Acheampong, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Pedro Neto, João Pedro, Alejandro Garnacho, Marc Guiu
Sunderland (5-4-1): Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Lutsharel Geertruida, Trai Hume, Reinildo, Bertrand Traoré, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fée, Wilson Isidor
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)
- 22' · Goal · Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 58' · Substitution · Estêvão for Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)
- 65' · Substitution · Chemsdine Talbi for Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)
- 69' · Yellow card · Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)
- 75' · Substitution · Brian Brobbey for Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 75' · Substitution · Chris Rigg for Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)
- 76' · Substitution · Jamie Gittens for Marc Guiu (Chelsea)
- 76' · Substitution · Tosin Adarabioyo for Josh Acheampong (Chelsea)
- 85' · Substitution · Andrey Santos for Pedro Neto (Chelsea)
- 85' · Substitution · Tyrique George for João Pedro (Chelsea)
- 88' · Yellow card · Andrey Santos (Chelsea)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 1996: Chelsea 23, draws 2, Sunderland 9.
Questions
Who won Chelsea vs Sunderland?
Sunderland won, 1-2 (Premier League) on Sat, 25 Oct 2025.
When and where is Chelsea vs Sunderland?
Sat, 25 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Sunderland?
In 34 league meetings since 1996: Chelsea 23 wins, 2 draws, Sunderland 9 wins (goals 80-44).