Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham
Updated
Sunderland won: Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham in the Premier League (Round 32) on Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Sunderland goals: Nordi Mukiele 61'. Expected goals: 1.33-0.84. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Robin Roefs (8.9).
Match report
Sunderland beat Tottenham 1-0
Sunderland narrowly beat Tottenham 1-0 at Stadium of Light on Sunday 12 April in the Premier League.
Nordi Mukiele put Sunderland ahead on 61' (1-0).
Sunderland had 52% of the ball, shots were 13-11 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.33-0.84.
Robin Roefs (Sunderland) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 47,010. Referee: Robert Jones.
Match stats
| Sunderland | Tottenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.33 | 0.84 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 25 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 318 (79%) | 301 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 10 |
Lineups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Luke O'Nien, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Chris Rigg, Habib Diarra, Enzo Le Fée, Brian Brobbey
Tottenham (4-1-2-3): Antonín Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Conor Gallagher, Randal Kolo Muani, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison
Key events
- 28' · Yellow card · Cristian Romero (Tottenham)
- 33' · Yellow card · Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 37' · Yellow card · Micky van de Ven (Tottenham)
- 37' · Yellow card · Pedro Porro (Tottenham)
- 61' · Goal · Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland)
- 62' · Substitution · João Palhinha for Archie Gray (Tottenham)
- 62' · Substitution · Pape Sarr for Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham)
- 62' · Substitution · Mathys Tel for Richarlison (Tottenham)
- 70' · Substitution · Kevin Danso for Cristian Romero (Tottenham)
- 75' · Yellow card · Chris Rigg (Sunderland)
- 82' · Substitution · Trai Hume for Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland)
- 82' · Substitution · Chemsdine Talbi for Chris Rigg (Sunderland)
- 85' · Substitution · Xavi Simons for Conor Gallagher (Tottenham)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 90'+8 · Substitution · Wilson Isidor for Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 1996: Sunderland 6, draws 7, Tottenham 21.
Questions
Who won Sunderland vs Tottenham?
Sunderland won, 1-0 (Premier League) on Sun, 12 Apr 2026.
When and where is Sunderland vs Tottenham?
Sun, 12 Apr 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Tottenham?
In 34 league meetings since 1996: Sunderland 6 wins, 7 draws, Tottenham 21 wins (goals 32-59).