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- FT
It finishes goalless at the Stadium of Light, a point apiece for Sunderland and Leeds United after a cagey but hard-fought contest. Sunderland had the better of the chances for long spells, finishing 15-11 up on shots and 4-4 on target, but couldn't find the breakthrough despite late efforts from Talbi and Tutierov. Leeds rallied strongly in stoppage time, with Longstaff and Okafor both forced into attempts that were saved or blocked by Roefs and the Sunderland defence. Yellow cards for Ampadu, Reinildo and Bogle were the game's other notable moments as both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils.
- Full time · 0-0
- 90+6'
Leeds have finished the stronger in a frantic closing spell, winning three corners in added time as they chase a late winner. Longstaff forced a good save from Roefs with a shot from outside the box, while Okafor also saw an effort blocked, pulling the visitors' shot tally up to 9 and their corner count ahead to 5-4. It remains goalless deep into stoppage time at the Stadium of Light.
- 90+5'Foul By Granit Xhaka (Sunderland).
- 90+5'Free kick To Leeds United: Noah Okafor wins it on the left wing.
- 90+5'Corner To Leeds United, conceded by Granit Xhaka.
- 90+5'Chance Noah Okafor (Leeds United) shoots wide right from the left side of the box.
- 90+4'Blocked Sean Longstaff (Leeds United) has a left-footed shot from the centre of the box blocked.
- 90+2'Corner To Sunderland, conceded by Anton Stach.
- 90+1'Corner To Leeds United, conceded by Noah Sadiki.
- 90+1'Blocked Noah Okafor (Leeds United) has a right-footed shot from the centre of the box blocked.
- 90'Added time 6 minutes to be added on.
- 90'Corner To Leeds United, conceded by Robin Roefs.
- 90'Save Sean Longstaff (Leeds United) forces a save with a left-footed shot from outside the box, aimed at the bottom left corner by Robin Roefs (Sunderland).
- 89'Substitution Leeds: Sean Longstaff replaces Ao Tanaka
- 88'Foul By Chris Rigg (Sunderland).
- 88'Free kick To Leeds United: Gabriel Gudmundsson wins it in the defensive half.
- 86'
Sunderland have continued to edge things as the game heads into its closing stages, still goalless at the Stadium of Light. Tanaka forced a smart save out of Roefs with a drive from outside the box, but at the other end Talbi and Tutierov both saw efforts blocked after coming on, with the hosts now 15-7 up on shots and 4-2 on target. Both sides have freshened things up late on, with Okafor, Stach and Nmecha among the substitutes introduced for Leeds, as the visitors search for a way to force extra time onto the clock before full time.
- 86'Injury Play is stopped for treatment to James Trafford (Leeds United).
- 85'Substitution Leeds: Lukas Nmecha replaces Dominic Calvert-Lewin
- 83'Blocked Tymur Tutierov (Sunderland) has a header from the centre of the box blocked.
- 80'Blocked Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) has a right-footed shot from the centre of the box blocked.
- 79'Substitution Sunderland: Habib Diarra replaces Enzo Le Fée
- 79'Substitution Sunderland: Chemsdine Talbi replaces Nilson Angulo
- 77'Free kick To Leeds United: Tarik Muharemovic is fouled by Tymur Tutierov in the attacking half.
- 76'
Sunderland continue to carry the greater threat without finding a breakthrough. Bogle picked up a yellow for Leeds after fouling Reinildo, and from the resulting spell O'Nien shot wide from a corner before Angulo had a follow-up effort blocked. The hosts' shot tally has crept up to 13 against Leeds' 7, with fouls for the visitors now at 14, but it remains goalless at the Stadium of Light.
- 76'Save Ao Tanaka (Leeds United) forces a save with a left-footed shot from outside the box, aimed at the bottom left corner by Robin Roefs (Sunderland).
- 72'Blocked Nilson Angulo (Sunderland) has a right-footed shot from the centre of the box blocked.
- 72'Chance Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) shoots wide left from the right side of the six yard box.
- 71'Corner To Sunderland, conceded by Gabriel Gudmundsson.
- 70'Free kick To Sunderland: Luke O'Nien is fouled by Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the defensive half.
- 68'Offside Omar Alderete (Sunderland) is flagged offside.
- 67'Free kick To Sunderland: Reinildo Mandava is fouled by Jayden Bogle in the attacking half.
- 67'Yellow card Jayden Bogle (Leeds)
- 66'
Sunderland have surged back on top in the last ten minutes, peppering James Trafford's goal with efforts from Angulo twice and Le Fée, while Rigg also saw a shot blocked - the hosts now lead 10-7 on shots and a commanding 4-1 on target. Leeds briefly threatened through Muharemovic's header, well saved by Roefs, and had sights of goal through Justin and Bogle, but it's Sunderland pushing hardest for the opener after making a second change, Tutierov on for Brobbey. Fouls continue to mount for Leeds too, now up to 12 as the game stays goalless at the Stadium of Light.
- 66'Substitution Leeds: Anton Stach replaces Harry Wilson
- 65'Substitution Leeds: Noah Okafor replaces Brenden Aaronson
- 65'Substitution Sunderland: Tymur Tutierov replaces Brian Brobbey
- 64'Chance Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) heads wide right from the centre of the box.
- 64'Free kick To Sunderland: Nilson Angulo is fouled by Jayden Bogle on the left wing.
- 62'Save Nilson Angulo (Sunderland) forces a save with a right-footed shot from outside the box, aimed at the top centre of the goal by James Trafford (Leeds United).
- 61'Foul By Tarik Muharemovic (Leeds United).
- 61'Free kick To Sunderland: Chris Rigg wins it in the defensive half.
- 60'Chance James Justin (Leeds United) shoots wide left from outside the box.
- 60'Blocked Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked.
- 60'Blocked Chris Rigg (Sunderland) has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked.
- 59'Corner To Sunderland, conceded by Tarik Muharemovic.
- 58'Save Nilson Angulo (Sunderland) forces a save with a right-footed shot from outside the box, aimed at the bottom right corner by James Trafford (Leeds United).
- 58'Blocked Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) has a right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
- 57'Foul By Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United).
- 57'Free kick To Sunderland: Granit Xhaka wins it in the defensive half.
- 56'
Leeds have come more into it after the break, nudging ahead in possession and adding a shot and a corner since half-time, with Gudmundsson firing over from the left side of the box. Sunderland made an early change, Alderete replacing the injured Mukiele, but they still hold the overall shot count and both of the game's efforts on target. It remains goalless at the Stadium of Light with Leeds' Ampadu picking up another foul as the half wears on.
- 56'Foul By James Justin (Leeds United).
- 56'Free kick To Sunderland: Nilson Angulo wins it in the defensive half.
- 56'Save Tarik Muharemovic (Leeds United) forces a save with a header from the centre of the box, aimed at the top centre of the goal by Robin Roefs (Sunderland).
- 55'Corner To Leeds United, conceded by Trai Hume.
- 54'Foul By Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United).
- 54'Free kick To Sunderland: Granit Xhaka wins it in the defensive half.
- 52'Substitution Sunderland: Omar Alderete replaces Nordi Mukiele
- 51'Chance Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) shoots high and wide from the left side of the box.
- 47'Injury Play is stopped for treatment to Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland).
- 46'
The second half has started quietly at the Stadium of Light, with the opening couple of minutes bringing little change to the picture from before the break. The stats remain exactly as they were at half-time - Sunderland still holding the edge on possession and a 6-2 lead in shots, with Leeds yet to register an effort on target - so it's very much a continuation of the pattern set in the first 45. Still goalless as both sides settle back into it.
- HT
Goalless at the break at the Stadium of Light after a half Sunderland just about shaded on chances created, leading 6-2 on shots including a 2-0 edge on target, though Leeds' defence held firm. Yellow cards were shown to Ampadu for a foul on Angulo and Reinildo for Sunderland, while Leeds will be pleased to have stayed level despite struggling for fluency.
- Half time · 0-0
- 45+1'Foul By Nilson Angulo (Sunderland).
- 45+1'Free kick To Leeds United: Ethan Ampadu wins it in the defensive half.
- 45'Added time 1 minute to be added on.
- 44'Foul By Trai Hume (Sunderland).
- 44'Free kick To Leeds United: Gabriel Gudmundsson wins it in the defensive half.
- 41'Free kick To Leeds United: Tarik Muharemovic is fouled by Brian Brobbey in the defensive half.
- 40'
Sunderland have kept the upper hand heading towards half-time, adding two more blocked efforts through Le Fée and Rigg as they continue to lead the shot count. Leeds are still struggling for rhythm and discipline, picking up further fouls from Gudmundsson and giving away free kicks in wide areas, though they've stayed solid enough to keep it goalless at the Stadium of Light.
- 40'Foul By Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United).
- 40'Free kick To Sunderland: Enzo Le Fée wins it in the defensive half.
- 39'Free kick To Leeds United: Jayden Bogle is fouled by Reinildo Mandava on the right wing.
- 39'Yellow card Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland)
- 34'Foul By Nilson Angulo (Sunderland).
- 34'Free kick To Leeds United: James Justin wins it in the defensive half.
- 31'Blocked Chris Rigg (Sunderland) has a left-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
- 30'
Sunderland have continued to edge this contest, nudging ahead on possession and shots as Brobbey went close again, forcing a save from Trafford after his effort from the left of the box. Leeds have struggled for fluency and discipline, conceding a string of fouls in their defensive half, with Ampadu booked for the second of two challenges on Angulo. It remains goalless, but the hosts look the slightly more threatening side right now.
- 30'Blocked Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) has a right-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left blocked.
- 29'Yellow card Ethan Ampadu (Leeds)
- 28'Foul By Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United).
- 28'Free kick To Sunderland: Nilson Angulo wins it on the left wing.
- 27'Foul By Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United).
- 27'Free kick To Sunderland: Granit Xhaka wins it in the defensive half.
- 26'Save Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) forces a save with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, aimed at the centre of the goal by James Trafford (Leeds United).
- 26'Free kick To Leeds United: Ao Tanaka is fouled by Trai Hume in the defensive half.
- 21'Foul By Ao Tanaka (Leeds United).
- 21'Free kick To Sunderland: Brian Brobbey wins it on the left wing.
- 20'
Sunderland have grown into the game over the last ten minutes, swinging possession back their way and edging the shot count. Brobbey was flagged offside before Mukiele dragged a effort wide from distance, while Leeds' discipline has slipped slightly with a few fouls conceded including one that led to Le Fée winning a free kick on the left. Still goalless and finely poised at the Stadium of Light.
- 19'Injury Play is stopped for treatment to Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland).
- 15'Foul By Jaka Bijol (Leeds United).
- 15'Free kick To Sunderland: Enzo Le Fée is fouled by Tarik Muharemovic on the left wing.
- 15'Free kick To Sunderland: Brian Brobbey wins it in the defensive half.
- 13'Chance Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) shoots wide left from outside the box.
- 11'Offside Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) is flagged offside.
- 10'
An even but goalless start at the Stadium of Light. Leeds have had the better share of possession and created early half-chances through Bogle and Muharemovic, while Sunderland's best moment came from Brobbey, whose effort from outside the box was tipped over by Trafford. Both sides have had a corner apiece as things remain finely balanced after ten minutes.
- 9'Corner To Leeds United, conceded by Chris Rigg.
- 8'Chance Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) heads just wide left from the centre of the box.
- 7'Corner To Sunderland, conceded by James Trafford.
- 7'Save Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) forces a save with a right-footed shot from outside the box, aimed at the top left corner by James Trafford (Leeds United).
- 6'Foul By Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United).
- 6'Free kick To Sunderland: Chris Rigg wins it in the defensive half.
- 6'Blocked Jaka Bijol (Leeds United) has a header from the centre of the box blocked.
- 6'Free kick To Leeds United: Jayden Bogle is fouled by Noah Sadiki on the right wing.
- 3'Offside Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) is flagged offside.
- 3'Chance Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) shoots just wide left from outside the box.
- Kick-off
Line-Ups
Leeds 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1James TraffordGK
- 5Tarik MuharemovicDEF
- 15Jaka BijolDEF
- 24James JustinDEF
- 2Jayden BogleMID
- 3Gabriel GudmundssonMID
- 4Ethan AmpaduMID
- 22Ao TanakaMID
- 10Harry WilsonMID
- 11Brenden AaronsonMID
- 9Dominic Calvert-LewinFWD
Substitutes
- 50Alfie Cresswell
- 19Noah Okafor
- 44Ilia Gruev
- 14Lukas Nmecha
- 18Anton Stach
- 26Melvin Bard
- 16Michael Zetterer
- 23Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
- 8Sean Longstaff
Sunderland 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22Robin RoefsGK
- 32Trai HumeDEF
- 17Reinildo MandavaDEF
- 20Nordi MukieleDEF
- 13Luke O'NienDEF
- 27Noah SadikiMID
- 10Nilson AnguloMID
- 34Granit XhakaMID
- 11Chris RiggMID
- 28Enzo Le FéeMID
- 9Brian BrobbeyFWD
Substitutes
- 57Tymur Tutierov
- 15Omar Alderete
- 7Chemsdine Talbi
- 29Jules Ahoka
- 50Juan Angulo
- 39Malick Fofana
- 31Melker Ellborg
- 6Dayann Methalie
- 19Habib Diarra
Scores, goals, cards and substitutions come from the live match data. The short updates are written with the help of AI, using only those match facts.

