Sunderland 1-1 Leeds United
Updated
It finished level: Sunderland 1-1 Leeds United in the Premier League (Round 18) on Sun, 28 Dec 2025 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Sunderland goals: Simon Adingra 28'. Leeds United goals: Dominic Calvert-Lewin 47'. Expected goals: 0.70-2.17. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Simon Adingra (8.1).
Match report
Sunderland 1-1 Leeds United: match report
It finished 1-1 between Sunderland and Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday 28 December.
Simon Adingra put Sunderland ahead on 28' (1-0) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin levelled for Leeds United on 47' (1-1).
Sunderland had 43% of the ball, shots were 8-17 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.70-2.17. Leeds United will feel they deserved more.
Simon Adingra (Sunderland) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 46,675. Referee: Tony Harrington.
Match stats
| Sunderland | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.70 | 2.17 |
| Total shots | 8 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 42 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 322 (82%) | 433 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total shots | 8 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 11 |
Lineups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Dennis Cirkin, Granit Xhaka, Lutsharel Geertruida, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fée, Simon Adingra, Brian Brobbey
Leeds United (3-5-2): Lucas Perri, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk, Jayden Bogle, Brenden Aaronson, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor
Key events
- 28' · Goal · Simon Adingra (Sunderland)
- 31' · Substitution · Ao Tanaka for Joe Rodon (Leeds United)
- 47' · Goal · Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
- 61' · Yellow card · Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 68' · Substitution · Wilson Isidor for Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 68' · Substitution · Eliezer Mayenda for Chris Rigg (Sunderland)
- 73' · Substitution · Lukas Nmecha for Noah Okafor (Leeds United)
- 85' · Substitution · Romaine Mundle for Simon Adingra (Sunderland)
- 85' · Substitution · Wilfried Gnonto for Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1996: Sunderland 7, draws 4, Leeds United 11.
Questions
Who won Sunderland vs Leeds United?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 28 Dec 2025.
When and where is Sunderland vs Leeds United?
Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 14:00 UTC at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Leeds United?
In 22 league meetings since 1996: Sunderland 7 wins, 4 draws, Leeds United 11 wins (goals 21-27).