Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace
Updated
Sunderland won: Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace in the Premier League (Round 22) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Sunderland goals: Enzo Le Fée 33', Brian Brobbey 71'. Crystal Palace goals: Yéremi Pino 30'. Expected goals: 1.71-0.61. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Nordi Mukiele (8.3).
Match report
Sunderland beat Crystal Palace 2-1
Sunderland came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Stadium of Light on Saturday 17 January in the Premier League.
Yéremi Pino put Crystal Palace ahead on 30' (0-1), Enzo Le Fée levelled for Sunderland on 33' (1-1) and Brian Brobbey restored Sunderland's lead on 71' (2-1).
Sunderland had 57% of the ball, shots were 13-6 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.71-0.61. Sunderland were the better side on chances, too.
Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 47,257. Referee: Robert Jones.
Match stats
| Sunderland | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.71 | 0.61 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 365 (80%) | 255 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 5 |
Lineups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, Romaine Mundle, Brian Brobbey
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson, Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Jefferson Lerma, Justin Devenny, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Brennan Johnson, Yéremi Pino, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Chris Richards (Crystal Palace)
- 30' · Goal · Yéremi Pino (Crystal Palace)
- 33' · Goal · Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)
- 36' · Yellow card · Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
- 48' · Yellow card · Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 63' · Yellow card · Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace)
- 63' · Yellow card · Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland)
- 66' · Yellow card · Omar Alderete (Sunderland)
- 71' · Goal · Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 84' · Substitution · Eliezer Mayenda for Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 88' · Substitution · Dennis Cirkin for Romaine Mundle (Sunderland)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1993: Sunderland 9, draws 5, Crystal Palace 6.
Questions
Who won Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?
Sunderland won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.
When and where is Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Crystal Palace?
In 20 league meetings since 1993: Sunderland 9 wins, 5 draws, Crystal Palace 6 wins (goals 24-21).