Match report
West Ham Defeats Sunderland 3-1 in Premier League Clash
West Ham
3–1
FT
Sunderland
Jan 24, 2026
West Ham proved too strong for Sunderland on Tuesday night, securing a 3–1 win to bolster their position in the Premier League. Goals by Caden Summerville, Jarrod Bowen (penalty), and Mateus Fernandes ensured West Ham maintained control throughout the match despite a late consolation goal from Ben Brobbey of Sunderland.
Key Facts
- • West Ham scored three goals via Caden Summerville (14'), Jarrod Bowen (penalty, 28'), and Mateus Fernandes (43')
- • Sunderland's consolation goal came from Ben Brobbey at 66'
- • Sunderland received four yellow cards throughout the match: David Ballard (30'), Reinildo (35'), Nassir Sadiki (80'), and Hassan Diarra (88')
- • West Ham's key substitutions included Pablo for C. Wilson, Ollie Scarles for M. Diouf, and Freddie Potts for Valentín Castellanos
Lineups
West Ham
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 23 A. Areola (G)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 15 K. Mavropanos (D)
- 25 J. Todibo (D)
- 30 O. Scarles (D)
- 20 J. Bowen (M)
- 28 T. Soucek (M)
- 18 M. Fernandes (M)
- 7 C. Summerville (M)
- 19 Pablo (F)
- 11 T. Castellanos (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Hermansen
- 2 K. Walker-Peters
- 3 M. Kilman
- 8 J. Ward-Prowse
- 9 C. Wilson
- 12 M. Diouf
- 27 S. Magassa
- 32 F. Potts
- 55 M. Kante
Sunderland
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 22 R. Roefs (G)
- 20 N. Mukiele (D)
- 5 D. Ballard (D)
- 15 O. Alderete (D)
- 17 R. Mandava (D)
- 32 T. Hume (M)
- 27 N. Sadiki (M)
- 28 E. Le Fee (M)
- 14 R. Mundle (M)
- 12 E. Mayenda (F)
- 9 B. Brobbey (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Patterson
- 13 L. O'Nien
- 6 L. Geertruida
- 3 D. Cirkin
- 11 C. Rigg
- 19 H. Diarra
- 24 S. Adingra
- 18 W. Isidor
- 7 C. Talbi
Timeline
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14' West Ham Goal · Normal GoalC. Summerville · Assist: Jarrod Bowen
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28' West Ham Goal · PenaltyJarrod Bowen
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30' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardD. Ballard
Foul
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35' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardReinildo
Foul
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43' West Ham Goal · Normal GoalMateus Fernandes
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46' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1Off: Reinildo · On: Dennis Cirkin
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46' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2Off: Trai Hume · On: H. Diarra
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46' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Mundle · On: C. Talbi
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66' Sunderland Goal · Normal GoalB. Brobbey · Assist: N. Mukiele
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70' West Ham subst · Substitution 1Off: Pablo · On: C. Wilson
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70' West Ham subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Scarles · On: M. Diouf
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71' West Ham Card · Yellow CardValentín Castellanos
Foul
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75' West Ham subst · Substitution 3Off: Valentín Castellanos · On: F. Potts
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75' Sunderland subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Mayenda · On: W. Isidor
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80' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardN. Sadiki
Foul
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83' Sunderland subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Mukiele · On: L. O'Nien
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88' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardH. Diarra
Argument
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90'+1 West Ham Card · Yellow CardMateus Fernandes
Time wasting
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90'+3 West Ham subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Summerville · On: Max Kilman
Match Stats
| Stat | West Ham | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 83% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 366 | 406 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | 1.52 | 0.67 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 279 | 335 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Early dominance by West Ham was cemented with a goal from Summerville at 14', followed quickly by Bowen's penalty shot at 28'
- ▸ Mateus Fernandes' strike at 43' extended the lead just before halftime, significantly dampening Sunderland's chances of recovery
- ▸ Brobbey's goal for Sunderland at 66' provided a brief spark but could not alter the final outcome as West Ham maintained their defensive stance