Premier League Regular Season - 23
West Ham 3 - 1 FT Sunderland
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' C. Summerville (J. Bowen)
28' J. Bowen
D. Ballard 30'
R. Mandava 35'
43' M. Fernandes
HT
↓ R. Mundle ↑C. Talbi 46'
↓ R. Mandava ↑D. Cirkin 46'
↓ T. Hume ↑H. Diarra 46'
B. Brobbey (N. Mukiele) 66'
70' ↓ Pablo ↑C. Wilson
70' ↓ O. Scarles ↑M. Diouf
72' T. Castellanos
75' ↓ T. Castellanos ↑F. Potts
↓ E. Mayenda ↑W. Isidor 75'
N. Sadiki 80'
↓ N. Mukiele ↑L. O'Nien 84'
H. Diarra 88'
90'+1 M. Fernandes
90'+4 ↓ C. Summerville ↑M. Kilman
W. Isidor 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
West Ham
Goalkeepers
Alphonse Aréola 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
95
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
4
Duels Won
0
pens won
Konstantinos Mavropanos 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Jean-Clair Todibo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
95
total mins
Started
entry
Oliver Scarles 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
4
tackles
75%
duel win %
Midfielders
Jarrod Bowen 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Tomáš Souček
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
95
total mins
Started
entry
Mateus Fernandes 
ENFORCER
5
tackles
5
tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
win %
Crysencio Summerville
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Forwards
Pablo Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
71
total mins
70
entry
Valentín Castellanos
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
75
total mins
75
entry
BENCH
Mads Hermansen 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
El Hadji Malick Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
24
total mins
Started
entry
Kyle Walker-Peters
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Max Kilman
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
2
total mins
Started
entry
Freddie Potts
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
20
total mins
Started
entry
James Ward-Prowse
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Soungoutou Magassa
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Mohamadou Kanté
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Callum Wilson
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
3
Duels Won
0
pens won
Sunderland
Goalkeepers
Robin Roefs
PROVOCATEUR
1
fouls won
1
fouls won
1
Duels Won
0
pens won
Defenders
Nordi Mukiele 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
6.2
rating
Daniel Ballard
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
56%
duel win %
Omar Alderete 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
45%
pass acc
Reinildo Mandava
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Midfielders
Trai Hume 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
5.6
rating
Noah Sadiki 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
Enzo Le Fée
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
95
total mins
Started
entry
Romaine Mundle
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Forwards
Eliezer Mayenda
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
75
total mins
75
entry
Brian Brobbey
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
BENCH
Anthony Patterson
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Dennis Cirkin
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
50
total mins
Started
entry
Lutsharel Geertruida
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Habib Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
50
total mins
Started
entry
Luke O'Nien
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
12
total mins
Started
entry
Chris Rigg
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Chemsdine Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
50
total mins
Started
entry
Wilson Isidor
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
20
total mins
Started
entry
Simon Adingra
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/08/2025 | Sunderland | 3 - 0 | West Ham | Premier League | Stadium of Light |
| 15/04/2017 | Sunderland | 2 - 2 | West Ham | Premier League | Stadium of Light |
| 22/10/2016 | West Ham | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 27/02/2016 | West Ham | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 03/10/2015 | Sunderland | 2 - 2 | West Ham | Premier League | Stadium of Light |
| 21/03/2015 | West Ham | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League | Boleyn Ground (London) |
16/08/2025
15/04/2017
22/10/2016
27/02/2016
03/10/2015
21/03/2015
West Ham Win
Sunderland Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +25
P: 23 GD: +26
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +7
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: -1
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -19
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
Hammers Strike Early to Shackle Sunderland
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A ruthless first-half blitz sees West Ham climb toward safety while halting Sunderland's momentum in emphatic fashion.
The Early Blitz at London Stadium
The atmosphere at London Stadium was electric from the outset as West Ham sought to escape the gravitational pull of the bottom three. The Intensity was palpable as the hosts bypassed the midfield transition, looking to exploit spaces behind the visitors' high line. The breakthrough arrived in the 14th minute when Jarrod Bowen turned provider, sliding a perfectly weighted pass for Crysencio Summerville to slot home. Sunderland struggled to cope with the directness of the Hammers' attack, and their frustration manifested in a rash challenge inside the area. Bowen stepped up in the 28th minute, calmly dispatching the resulting penalty to double the advantage and leave the Black Cats reeling under the pressure of a clinical home side.
Fernandes Dictates the Narrative
While Sunderland edged possession with 53%, they lacked the incisive edge required to break down a compact West Ham block. The match saw a definitive shift in Balance just before the interval, orchestrated by the standout performer of the afternoon. Mateus Fernandes, who patrolled the center of the pitch with supreme composure, found himself in advanced territory in the 43rd minute. He unleashed a strike that flew past the reach of the goalkeeper, effectively ending the match as a contest before the referee could signal for half-time. This three-goal cushion allowed the Hammers to retreat into a disciplined defensive shape, daring the visitors to find a way through a reinvigorated backline that had looked fragile in previous weeks.
Resilience Amid the High Stakes
The second half saw Sunderland attempt to salvage their pride, eventually pulling a goal back in the 66th minute. N. Mukiele provided the service for B. Brobbey to finish, offering a glimmer of hope for the traveling support. However, the Stakes of the relegation battle ensured West Ham did not crumble. Despite five yellow cards being shown to the visitors as they tried to force the tempo, the hosts remained resolute. The 3-1 scoreline was a fair reflection of a match where efficiency trumped volume; West Ham recorded six shots on target from 13 attempts, while Sunderland managed just two from seven. For the Hammers, this victory represents a potential turning point in their season, providing the confidence needed to climb the table and silence the skeptics.
Key Questions
What made Mateus Fernandes the Man of the Match?
Fernandes dominated the midfield, scoring a crucial third goal and maintaining an 8.9 rating through exceptional ball progression and defensive positioning.
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.
Desperation Meets Discipline at London Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. West Ham’s fight for survival faces a rigid Sunderland side that refuses to be broken easily.
The Setup
As we approach January 24, 2026, the narrative at West Ham is one of sheer survival. Sitting 18th in the table, the Hammers have turned the London Stadium into a generous gift shop for visitors, winning just twice in 11 home attempts. Their Form is a worrying WLLDL, underpinned by a defensive line that leaks 2.3 goals per game. Conversely, Sunderland arrives in 8th place, boasting a far superior Balance but struggling to convert dominance into victories. While Alphonse Areola has been a bright spot with 21 saves in his last five outings, the collective Stars of the home side must produce more than just individual heroics to climb out of the bottom three.
Key Battle
The match will be decided by the tactical friction between West Ham's creative individualists and Sunderland's compact middle block. J. Bowen and Lucas Paquetá represent the home side's best hope of breaking lines, but they will be met by a disciplined Sunderland midfield featuring H. Diarra and the industrious C. Rigg. If Sunderland can neutralize the service to West Ham's front line, the home crowd's frustration will become a tactical weapon for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Despite the high Stakes for the hosts, their defensive fragility remains a massive liability. Sunderland is likely to dominate possession through Mateus Fernandes and look to S. Adingra for explosive transitions. However, the Black Cats' recent tendency for draws (three in their last five) suggests they lack the clinical edge to fully exploit West Ham's cracks. A tense 1-1 draw seems the most plausible outcome, leaving the Hammers still searching for a definitive turning point in their relegation battle.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy high-tension relegation drama and desperate defensive stands.
What's the predicted outcome?
A gritty 1-1 draw that does little to help either side's specific ambitions.
Where are West Ham and Sunderland in the league table?
West Ham is currently 18th (relegation zone), while Sunderland sits 8th.
What is West Ham's current form?
The Hammers are struggling significantly with a WLLDL record in their last five.
Which goalkeeper is in better form?
Alphonse Areola is in strong shot-stopping form, averaging over 4 saves per game.
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.