Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur
Stadium of Light
R. Jones
2025/2026
Match Report
Sunderland made it a rough welcome to the Premier League for new Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi, grinding out a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light to deepen Spurs' relegation crisis.
Nordi Mukiele settled it in the 61st minute, driving in from the edge of the box at the end of a slick 12-pass move — his shot caught a wicked deflection off Micky van de Ven and left keeper Antonin Kinsky completely stranded. Tottenham had a penalty claim overturned in the 21st minute, Dominic Solanke squandered a gilt-edged chance, and skipper Cristian Romero limped off in tears with an undisclosed injury — a miserable afternoon all round.
Spurs are now winless in 14 Premier League games — their second-longest such run in club history — sitting two points adrift in the drop zone with just six matches left. Sunderland, by contrast, climbed into the top half of the table, their fairytale return to the top flight showing no signs of slowing down.
Match Events
28'
C. Romero(Tripping)
33'
B. Brobbey(Elbowing)
37'
M. van de Ven(Tripping)
37'
P. Porro(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
61'
62'
62'
62'
75'
C. Rigg(Roughing)
82'
85'
90+1'
T. Hume(Tripping)
90+8'
28'
C. Romero(Tripping)
(Elbowing)B. Brobbey
33'
37'
M. van de Ven(Tripping)
37'
P. Porro(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
61'
62'
62'
62'
(Roughing)C. Rigg
75'
82'
85'
(Tripping)T. Hume
90+1'
90+8'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sunderland | 12 | 10 | 11 | -4 | 46 |
| 18 | Tottenham Hotspur | 7 | 10 | 16 | -11 | 31 |
Statistics
53%Possession47%
13Shots11
2Shots on Target7
2Corners6
14Fouls15
3Yellow Cards3
397Passes357
7Saves1
Injuries & Suspensions
Sunderland
Head to Head
11
Sunderland wins
16
Draws
31
Tottenham Hotspur wins
Goals: 50 - 92
