Premier League Regular Season - 18
Sunderland 1 - 1 FT Leeds
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
28' S. Adingra (G. Xhaka)
↓ J. Rodon ↑A. Tanaka 31'
HT
D. Calvert-Lewin (B. Aaronson) 47'
61' T. Hume
68' ↓ B. Brobbey ↑W. Isidor
68' ↓ C. Rigg ↑E. Mayenda
↓ N. Okafor ↑L. Nmecha 73'
85' ↓ S. Adingra ↑R. Mundle
↓ D. Calvert-Lewin ↑W. Gnonto 85'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Sunderland
Goalkeepers
Robin Roefs 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Trai Hume
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nordi Mukiele 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Omar Alderete
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Dennis Cirkin 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Granit Xhaka 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Lutsharel Geertruida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Rigg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Enzo Le Fée
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Simon Adingra 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Brian Brobbey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Anthony Patterson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leo Fuhr Hjelde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jenson Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Neil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timur Tutierov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliezer Mayenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Isidor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romaine Mundle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leeds
Goalkeepers
Lucas Perri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joe Rodon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
31
Entry
Jaka Bijol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pascal Struijk
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jayden Bogle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenden Aaronson
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Ethan Ampadu 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
60
Passes
10
Duels
Anton Stach
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Noah Okafor 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
James Justin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiaan Bornauw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilia Gruev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Harrison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/02/2025 | Leeds | 2 - 1 | Sunderland | Championship | Elland Road |
| 04/10/2024 | Sunderland | 2 - 2 | Leeds | Championship | Stadium of Light |
| 09/04/2024 | Leeds | 0 - 0 | Sunderland | Championship | Elland Road |
| 12/12/2023 | Sunderland | 1 - 0 | Leeds | Championship | Stadium of Light |
| 07/04/2018 | Leeds | 1 - 1 | Sunderland | Championship | Elland Road |
| 19/08/2017 | Sunderland | 0 - 2 | Leeds | Championship | Stadium of Light |
| 04/01/2015 | Sunderland | 1 - 0 | Leeds | FA Cup | Stadium of Light |
17/02/2025
04/10/2024
09/04/2024
12/12/2023
07/04/2018
19/08/2017
04/01/2015
Sunderland Win
Leeds Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +22
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +11
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Adingra's Early Promise Undone as Leeds Claw Back at Stadium of Light
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A missed opportunity for Sunderland to extend their playoff push, as Leeds' relentless second-half pressure snatched a point that feels like a defeat for the hosts.
Sunderland's Early Dominance Evaporates
Simon Adingra struck with surgical precision in the 28th minute, latching onto Granit Xhaka's assist to fire Sunderland into the lead. The midfielder's composed finish promised a commanding afternoon for the hosts, who controlled the opening exchanges with the intensity befitting their seventh-place position. Yet that early balance masked a deeper fragility. Sunderland managed just 43% possession and 8 shots total—a team content to play on the counter, hoping their clinical edge would suffice.
Leeds' Second-Half Blitz Rewrites the Narrative
The turning point arrived moments after the interval. Leeds emerged with renewed intensity, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin levelled in the 47th minute, converting from Brandan Aaronson's assist. The visitors' dominance was undeniable: 57% possession, 17 shots (6 on target), and an xG of 2.09 compared to Sunderland's 0.65. Anton Stach orchestrated Leeds' midfield with three key passes, pulling strings that nearly unlocked a second goal repeatedly. The stakes were unmistakable—this was a six-pointer for both sides fighting for playoff contention, and Leeds' 16th-place position demanded they take it.
A Point That Stings
The draw leaves Sunderland at 28 points with a +2 goal difference—respectable, but their form (DDWLD) suggests momentum is slipping. Leeds remain in the mire at 20 points, their five-game sequence (DWDDW) offering glimpses of recovery without the wins to prove it. At the Stadium of Light, Sunderland squandered the chance to establish breathing room in the promotion race. Leeds departed with a valuable point, but their underlying data—17 shots, 2.09 xG—screams they should have won. That's the cruel arithmetic of football: dominance without the finishing touch.
Key Questions
Why did Sunderland's early lead collapse?
Sunderland ceded possession (43%) and invited Leeds' second-half barrage. Adingra's goal masked defensive vulnerabilities that Calvert-Lewin exploited ruthlessly.
What does this draw mean for promotion hopes?
Sunderland's seventh-place position tightens. Leeds' 16th-place finish demands wins, not draws. Both sides needed maximum points.
Who was the match's standout performer?
Anton Stach (Leeds) dominated midfield with three key passes and relentless pressing. His orchestration nearly delivered victory.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Sunderland's Chance to Bury Leeds' Survival Hopes
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. This is a six-pointer in slow motion—Sunderland consolidate their top-four push while Leeds slip deeper into the abyss.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be sharper. Leeds sit 18th with 11 points from 13 games, their form a horror show of four straight defeats. Sunderland, meanwhile, occupy fourth with 22 points—a cushion they'll want to extend before the winter window closes. The Balance is brutally one-sided: Sunderland's defence has leaked just 13 goals; Leeds have shipped 25. This isn't a clash of equals. It's a reckoning.
Key Battle
Brian Brobbey vs Lukas Nmecha—the in-form striker against a midfielder fighting for relevance. Brobbey has two goals in five matches and an average rating of 7.0; he'll feast on Leeds' porous backline. Nmecha's three-goal haul can't mask Leeds' systemic collapse. Whoever controls the tempo in midfield—likely Granit Xhaka for the hosts—wins the narrative.
Our Prediction
Sunderland absorb early pressure, then exploit Leeds' width vulnerabilities through Brobbey and quick transitions. A second-half goal seals it. The hosts' goalkeeper Robin Roefs keeps a clean sheet with routine saves. Sunderland 2-0 Leeds.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. The Stakes are genuine—a top-four side versus a relegation-battler. Sunderland's title credentials deepen with a win; Leeds' survival odds worsen.
What's the predicted outcome?
Sunderland 2-0. Brobbey and a second-half goal secure three points. Leeds' defensive vulnerabilities are too great to overcome.
Where are Sunderland and Leeds in the league table?
Sunderland sit 4th with 22 points from 13 games. Leeds languish 18th with 11 points—11 adrift of safety.
What is Leeds's current form?
Dire. Four straight defeats (LLLLW). Only one win in their last five matches. Relegation looms.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Lukas Nmecha (Leeds). Three goals in five matches, averaging 6.9 rating. His form is Leeds' only bright spark.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.