Match report

Tottenham Draws 1-1 with Sunderland in Premier League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
1–1
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
Jan 4, 2026

Tottenham held off Sunderland to end the game in a 1-1 draw. The game was marked by early goal from Ben Davies for Tottenham, followed by a late equalizer from Brandon Brobbey for Sunderland.

Key Facts

  • • Ben Davies scored Tottenham's opening goal at minute 30.
  • • Brandon Brobbey equalized for Sunderland in the 80th minute.
  • • Tottenham made multiple substitutions including M. Kudus and A. Gray entering the game.
  • • Sunderland faced three yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Vicario (G)
  • 23 P. Porro (D)
  • 17 C. Romero (D)
  • 37 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 14 A. Gray (M)
  • 20 M. Kudus (M)
  • 28 W. Odobert (M)
  • 11 M. Tel (M)
  • 9 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 A. Kinsky
  • 3 R. Dragusin
  • 4 K. Danso
  • 6 J. Palhinha
  • 15 L. Bergvall
  • 24 D. Spence
  • 39 R. Kolo Muani
  • 44 D. Scarlett
  • 68 L. Williams-Barnett

Sunderland

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Roefs (G)
  • 6 L. Geertruida (D)
  • 20 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 15 O. Alderete (D)
  • 3 D. Cirkin (D)
  • 32 T. Hume (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 28 E. Le Fee (M)
  • 24 S. Adingra (M)
  • 12 E. Mayenda (F)
  • 9 B. Brobbey (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Patterson
  • 4 D. Neil
  • 5 D. Ballard
  • 11 C. Rigg
  • 13 L. O'Nien
  • 14 R. Mundle
  • 33 L. F. Hjelde
  • 50 H. Jones
  • 57 T. Tuterov

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    19' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kudus · On: R. Kolo Muani
  2. Tottenham
    30' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Davies · Assist: Micky van de Ven
  3. Sunderland
    47' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Dennis Cirkin

    Foul

  4. Sunderland
    50' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    O. Alderete

    Foul

  5. Sunderland
    59' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dennis Cirkin · On: R. Mundle
  6. Sunderland
    60' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    E. Le Fee

    Foul

  7. Sunderland
    66' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Adingra · On: D. Ballard
  8. Tottenham
    72' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gray · On: J. Palhinha
  9. Tottenham
    72' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Odobert · On: L. Bergvall
  10. Sunderland
    80' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brobbey · Assist: E. Le Fee
  11. Sunderland
    82' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Mayenda · On: C. Rigg
  12. Tottenham
    83' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Bentancur

    Foul

  13. Tottenham
    88' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Davies · On: D. Spence
  14. Tottenham
    88' Tottenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Tel · On: D. Scarlett
  15. Tottenham
    90'+6 Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Palhinha

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Sunderland
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 361 382
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.18 0.44
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 284 294
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ben Davies' early goal set Tottenham on track, but Sunderland's late equalizer by Brandon Brobbey ensured a draw.
  • ▸ Tottenham saw multiple players substituted in the latter part of the game, indicating strategic adjustments.