Match report
Sunderland Hold Off Manchester United in Scoreless Draw (Premier League)
Sunderland
0–0
FT
Manchester United
May 9, 2026
Sunderland managed to hold off Manchester United in a tightly contested match that ended in a scoreless draw. The game saw several chances for both sides, but neither team could convert their opportunities into goals. Manchester United faced some adversity with yellow cards for Mason Mount and M. Cunha, but their defensive resilience kept Sunderland at bay.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
- • Mason Mount received a yellow card in the 54th minute for a foul
- • J. Zirkzee was substituted off for Patrick Dorgu in the 65th minute
- • A. Diallo came on for B. Mbeumo in the 75th minute for Manchester United
- • Nilson Angulo replaced C. Talbi in the 79th minute for Sunderland
- • M. Cunha received a yellow card for simulation in the 90th minute
Lineups
Sunderland
Starting XI
- 22 Robin Roefs (G)
- 6 Lutsharel Geertruida (D)
- 20 Nordi Mukiele (D)
- 15 Omar Alderete (D)
- 17 Reinildo Mandava (D)
- 34 Granit Xhaka (M)
- 27 Noah Sadiki (M)
- 32 Trai Hume (M)
- 28 Enzo Le Fée (M)
- 7 Chemsdine Talbi (M)
- 9 Brian Brobbey (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Nilson Angulo
- 12 Eliezer Mayenda
- 31 Melker Ellborg
- 13 Luke O'Nien
- 3 Dennis Cirkin
- 11 Chris Rigg
- 19 Habib Diarra
- 37 Jocelin Ta Bi
- 18 Wilson Isidor
Manchester United
Starting XI
- 31 Senne Lammens (G)
- 3 Noussair Mazraoui (D)
- 5 Harry Maguire (D)
- 6 Lisandro Martínez (D)
- 23 Luke Shaw (D)
- 7 Mason Mount (M)
- 37 Kobbie Mainoo (M)
- 16 Amad Diallo (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 10 Matheus Cunha (M)
- 11 Joshua Zirkzee (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Patrick Dorgu
- 19 Bryan Mbeumo
- 1 Altay Bayındır
- 2 Diogo Dalot
- 26 Ayden Heaven
- 12 Tyrell Malacia
- 15 Leny Yoro
- 38 Jack Fletcher
- 39 Tyler Fletcher
Timeline
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54' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardMason Mount
Foul
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58' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardJ. Zirkzee
Foul
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65' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Zirkzee · On: Patrick Dorgu
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75' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Diallo · On: B. Mbeumo
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79' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Talbi · On: Nilson Angulo
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90'+3 Manchester United Card · Yellow CardM. Cunha
Simulation
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90' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2Off: Trai Hume · On: E. Mayenda
Match Stats
| Stat | Sunderland | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 493 | 478 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| xG | 1.25 | 0.62 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 1.81 | 1.81 |
| Accurate Passes | 414 | 392 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game shifted slightly when Mason Mount and J. Zirkzee were yellow-carded in quick succession, leading to a more cautious approach from Manchester United
- ▸ Substitutions by both teams in the second half, particularly Patrick Dorgu's entry for Manchester United, changed the momentum temporarily but did not break the deadlock