A pass from a teammate put Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) in a shooting position. Unfortunately, his shot from the edge of the box went just wide of the left post.
27'
An opposing player got up after being fouled by Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea). Andy Madley saw the tackle and blew the whistle.
25'
A careless foul by Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) led to a whistle from Andy Madley.
22'
1 - 1
Goal at 1:1! Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) tapped in from close range after the ball bounced to his path.
20'
Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) committed a foul on an opponent but luckily avoided further punishment.
18'
Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) made a rough challenge and referee Andy Madley called a foul.
18'
Chelsea players are exchanging short passes, waiting for the right moment to attack the opponent’s defense.
16'
The ball was cleared after Pedro Neto (Chelsea) tried to dribble past an opponent.
13'
The defenders panicked and a weak clearance gave Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) a chance deep inside the box, but his shot went wide of the left post.
13'
Chelsea failed to capitalize on the corner kick. The opposing defense was very tight and successfully defended.
13'
Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) recovered a rebound, dribbled past a marker, and took a long-range shot, but a teammate accidentally blocked his effort. Chelsea will take another corner.
13'
Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) received the corner and tried his luck with a shot, but a defender intervened and blocked it.
12'
Reece James (Chelsea) had a chance to deliver the ball into the box from the corner.
12'
Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) couldn’t find any teammates inside the box as his pass was intercepted. The referee pointed to the corner flag; Chelsea will take a corner kick.
10'
Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland) attempted a shot from a mid-range free kick, but his curling effort went just over the bar.
9'
Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) made a very aggressive challenge and referee Andy Madley called a foul.
8'
Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) received a precise cross near goal and tried to finish, but a defender reacted quickly and cleared safely.
4'
1 - 0
A brilliant team goal! Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) was freed inside the box by Pedro Neto and calmly slotted the ball past Robin Roefs. Score 1:0.
3'
A sudden and intense moment. Marc Guiu (Chelsea) was penalized for an attacking foul. Andy Madley had a clear view and blew the whistle. Marc Guiu (Chelsea) argued, but the referee’s decision stands.
2'
Bertrand Traore (Sunderland) was offside when his teammate passed, and the referee stopped the attack.
1'
Trai Hume (Sunderland) jumped to head a high cross straight at goal. Unfortunately, his close-range shot lacked power and was safely saved by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
1'
Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) committed a strong foul and Andy Madley awarded a free kick.
1'
The first half of today’s match will begin shortly.
Players are on the pitch and Sunderland will kick off first.
Andy Madley will officiate today’s game.
Before the match starts, you can check the starting lineups for today’s encounter.
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22'
1 - 1
Goal at 1:1! Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) scored from close range after the ball rebounded to him.
4'
1 - 0
A fantastic team goal! Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) was set free inside the box by Pedro Neto and calmly finished past Robin Roefs. Score 1:0.
1'
The first half of today’s match will start in a few minutes.
Starting lineup
Chelsea Coach: Maresca E.
4-2-3-1
1. Sanchez
24. James
34. Acheampong
23. Chalobah
3. Cucurella
25. Caicedo
8. Fernandez
7. Neto
20. Joao Pedro
49. Garnacho
38. Guiu
18. Isidor
28. Le Fee
34. Xhaka
27. Sadiki
25. Traore
32. Hume
17. Mandava
6. Geertruida
5. Ballard
20. Mukiele
22. Roefs
Sunderland Coach: Le Bris R.
5-4-1
Substitutes
4
Adarabioyo
17
Andrey Santos
41
Estêvão
29
Fofana
32
George
11
Gittens
21
Hato
12
Jorgensen
45
Lavia
9
Brobbey
50
Jones
26
Masuaku
12
Mayenda
4
Neil
13
O'Nien
1
Patterson
11
Rigg
7
Talbi
Coaches
Maresca E.
Le Bris R.
0.40
Expected goals (xG)
0.88
64%
Ball possession
36%
6
Total shots
6
2
Shots on target
2
1
Dangerous chances
2
2
Corner kicks
0
88% (196/222)
Pass accuracy
84% (101/120)
Chelsea vs Sunderland team news
Chelsea:Badiashile, Colwill, Delap, Essugo, Palmer are injured. Gusto, Mudryk are suspended.
Sunderland:Alese, Cirkin, Diarra, Hjelde, Mundle are sidelined due to injury.