Match report

Sunderland Stuns Tottenham 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Sunderland
Sunderland
1–0
FT
Tottenham
Tottenham
Apr 12, 2026

Sunderland stunned Tottenham with a 1-0 victory in the Premier League, showcasing a resilient defensive effort and capitalizing on a goal from N. Mukiele in the 61st minute. Tottenham, despite making multiple substitutions, could not find the equalizer, leaving the Black Cats with three crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • N. Mukiele scored the only goal for Sunderland in the 61st minute, assisted by H. Diarra.
  • • C. Romero and P. Porro of Tottenham received yellow cards in the first half.
  • • Sunderland's B. Brobbey and C. Rigg were also cautioned for their actions on the field.
  • • Tottenham made multiple substitutions but could not break through Sunderland's defense.

Lineups

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Robin Roefs (G)
  • 20 Nordi Mukiele (D)
  • 13 Luke O'Nien (D)
  • 15 Omar Alderete (D)
  • 17 Reinildo Mandava (D)
  • 34 Granit Xhaka (M)
  • 27 Noah Sadiki (M)
  • 11 Chris Rigg (M)
  • 19 Habib Diarra (M)
  • 28 Enzo Le Fée (M)
  • 9 Brian Brobbey (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Melker Ellborg
  • 3 Dennis Cirkin
  • 6 Lutsharel Geertruida
  • 32 Trai Hume
  • 51 Jenson Jones
  • 50 Harrison Jones
  • 7 Chemsdine Talbi
  • 12 Eliezer Mayenda
  • 18 Wilson Isidor

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Antonín Kinský (G)
  • 23 Pedro Porro (D)
  • 17 Cristian Romero (D)
  • 37 Micky van de Ven (D)
  • 13 Destiny Udogie (D)
  • 14 Archie Gray (M)
  • 22 Conor Gallagher (M)
  • 39 Randal Kolo Muani (M)
  • 15 Lucas Bergvall (M)
  • 9 Richarlison (M)
  • 19 Dominic Solanke (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Brandon Austin
  • 3 Radu Drăguşin
  • 4 Kevin Danso
  • 24 Djed Spence
  • 6 João Palhinha
  • 7 Xavi Simons
  • 8 Yves Bissouma
  • 29 Pape Matar Sarr
  • 11 Mathys Tel

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    28' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    C. Romero

    Tripping

  2. Sunderland
    33' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    B. Brobbey

    Elbowing

  3. Tottenham
    37' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    P. Porro

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  4. Sunderland
    61' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Mukiele · Assist: H. Diarra
  5. Tottenham
    62' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Richarlison · On: M. Tel
  6. Tottenham
    62' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Bergvall · On: P. M. Sarr
  7. Tottenham
    62' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gray · On: J. Palhinha
  8. Tottenham
    70' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Romero · On: K. Danso
  9. Sunderland
    75' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    C. Rigg

    Roughing

  10. Sunderland
    82' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Rigg · On: C. Talbi
  11. Sunderland
    82' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mukiele · On: Trai Hume
  12. Tottenham
    85' Tottenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Gallagher · On: Xavi Simons
  13. Sunderland
    90'+1 Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Trai Hume

    Tripping

  14. Sunderland
    90'+8 Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: W. Isidor

Match Stats

Stat Sunderland Tottenham
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 78% 82%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 394 353
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 7
xG 1.79 0.91
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 309 288
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to Tottenham's C. Romero and P. Porro disrupted their midfield control.
  • ▸ N. Mukiele's goal in the 61st minute shifted momentum in Sunderland's favor, giving them a lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Despite Tottenham's late substitutions, Sunderland's defensive resilience held strong, securing the victory.