Premier League Regular Season - 32
Sunderland 1 - 0 FT Tottenham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
C. Romero 28'
33' B. Brobbey
M. van de Ven 37'
P. Porro 37'
HT
61' N. Mukiele (H. Diarra)
↓ Richarlison ↑M. Tel 62'
↓ L. Bergvall ↑P. M. Sarr 62'
↓ A. Gray ↑J. Palhinha 62'
↓ C. Romero ↑K. Danso 70'
75' C. Rigg
82' ↓ C. Rigg ↑C. Talbi
82' ↓ N. Mukiele ↑T. Hume
↓ C. Gallagher ↑X. Simons 85'
90'+1 T. Hume
90'+8 ↓ B. Brobbey ↑W. Isidor
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sunderland
Goalkeepers
Robin Roefs 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Nordi Mukiele 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Luke O'Nien 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Omar Alderete 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Reinildo Mandava 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Granit Xhaka 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
63
Passes
11
Duels
Noah Sadiki 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Rigg
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Habib Diarra 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Enzo Le Fée
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Brian Brobbey 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.3
Rating
5.3
Rating
12
Duels Lost
12
Poss Lost
BENCH
Melker Ellborg 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dennis Cirkin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lutsharel Geertruida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trai Hume
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jenson Jones
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
Chemsdine Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliezer Mayenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Isidor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Antonín Kinský
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Cristian Romero
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Micky van de Ven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Destiny Udogie
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Conor Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Randal Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bergvall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Richarlison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Dominic Solanke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Brandon Austin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Radu Drăguşin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Palhinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xavi Simons
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yves Bissouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys Tel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | Tottenham | 1 - 1 | Sunderland | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 01/31/2017 | Sunderland | 0 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Stadium of Light |
| 09/18/2016 | Tottenham | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League | White Hart Lane |
| 01/16/2016 | Tottenham | 4 - 1 | Sunderland | Premier League | White Hart Lane |
| 09/13/2015 | Sunderland | 0 - 1 | Tottenham | Premier League | Stadium of Light |
| 01/17/2015 | Tottenham | 2 - 1 | Sunderland | Premier League | White Hart Lane (London) |
01/04/2026
01/31/2017
09/18/2016
01/16/2016
09/13/2015
01/17/2015
Sunderland Win
Tottenham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +38
P: 31 GD: +35
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: +2
P: 32 GD: +6
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: -2
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 32 GD: +36
P: 33 GD: +13
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -7
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -17
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sunderland Plunge Tottenham Deeper Into the Relegation Mire
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A monumental goalkeeping masterclass condemned Tottenham to another damaging defeat in their desperate fight for Premier League survival.
Early Exchanges at the Stadium of Light
The hosts edged possession as the match kicked off, but the visitors arrived desperate for points. A high Intensity rating tells the story of a frantic opening phase where both sides traded blows without finding an early breakthrough. Sunderland looked comfortable on the ball, carefully building from the back, while Tottenham threatened on the counter-attack. The match quickly evolved into a shooting gallery, with a combined 24 shots attempted throughout the afternoon. Despite creating multiple openings and testing the gloves of the home side's keeper, Tottenham's forwards, including Heung-min Son, found themselves repeatedly frustrated. The tension in the stands was palpable as the visitors knew every dropped point could spell disaster for their top-flight status. The defensive resolve from both sides kept the scoreline completely blank heading deep into the match.
Mukiele Breaks the Deadlock
The turning point finally arrived in the 61st minute, violently tilting the Balance of the contest. H. Diarra carved open the visitors' defense with a precise delivery, allowing N. Mukiele to fire home a clinical strike. The goal sparked wild celebrations, shifting the momentum entirely. In midfield, Granit Xhaka put on an outstanding performance, orchestrating the tempo and breaking up dangerous attacks before they could fully materialize. But the true hero of the hour was Robin Roefs. The goalkeeper was an absolute brick wall, registering an incredible seven saves to single-handedly preserve the narrow advantage. Tottenham poured men forward in search of an equalizer, but they continuously ran into an impenetrable defensive block anchored by an inspired shot-stopper who simply refused to be beaten.
Survival Hopes Hanging by a Thread
As the final whistle echoed around the Stadium of Light, the sheer Stakes of this encounter became glaringly obvious. The home side comfortably cemented their mid-table status, moving up to 43 points and ensuring a stress-free conclusion to their campaign. For the visitors, however, the picture is incredibly bleak. They remain stranded in 18th place, two agonizing points adrift of safety with their recent form showing four defeats in their last five outings. The away end emptied quickly, with fans fully aware of the grim reality facing their club. With the season drawing to a close, a minor Upset Factor here or there will no longer be enough; they need immediate, drastic improvements if they are to escape the dreaded drop into the Championship next season.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Sunderland's season?
They solidify their mid-table standing with 43 points, securing a pressure-free finish to their Premier League campaign while focusing on steady development.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Spurs Face Desperate Survival Fight on Wearside
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. Tottenham's disastrous late-season collapse makes this trip north an absolute must-win to salvage their top-flight status.
The Setup
The tension will be palpable at the Stadium of Light on April 12, 2026. Sunderland welcome a beleaguered Tottenham side that finds itself trapped in the relegation zone. Sitting comfortably in 12th place with 43 points, the home side can play with freedom. Tottenham, languishing in 18th on just 30 points, are staring at the abyss. A massive Balance rating highlights just how evenly matched these two sides look on the pitch right now, despite the gap in the table. However, a modest Form indicator tells the real story: Spurs have managed just a single point from their last five outings.
Key Battle
Tottenham's survival hopes rest entirely on their attacking unit finding a way past a resolute home back line. With forwards like M. Kudus and X. Simons desperately needing to produce magic, the pressure is immense. The visitors have leaked 50 goals this season, meaning C. Romero and the away defence must pitch a perfect game to give their forwards a chance. Expect relentless waves of Tottenham attacks meeting a well-drilled Sunderland defensive block.
Our Prediction
Spurs will throw everything forward, but desperation often breeds mistakes. Sunderland's counter-attacks will expose the gaps left behind by a panicking Tottenham side. We expect a gritty, chaotic draw that ultimately does very little to ease the relegation fears in North London.