Sunderland entertained Chelsea at the Stadium of Light earlier today as they looked to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Black Cats made a bright start to the game and scored the opener in the 36th minute when Enzo Le Fee scored from the penalty spot. Regis Le Bris’ men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
The Wearside club defended their lead well in the second 45 minutes and earned a narrow 1-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each [Sunderland](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-championship/sunderland/) player fared during the clash against the Blues.
**GK: Robin Roefs – 7.5/10**
He made a few solid saves during the game and did well to earn a clean sheet this afternoon.
**RB: Trai Hume – 7/10**
Hume performed his defensive duties well and was a strong presence in the air.
**CB: Nordi Mukiele – 7/10**
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch.
**CB: Luke O’Nien – 6.5/10**
O’Nien earned the ball back twice and did enough to secure the clean sheet this afternoon.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Regis Le Bris, Manager of Sunderland, reacts during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Sunderland and Chelsea FC at Stadium of Light on November 08, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
**LB: Reinildo Mandava – 7/10**
He came back to defend when required, but offered very little going forward.
**CM: Granit Xhaka – N/A**
Xhaka had to be replaced in the third minute.
**CM: Noah Sadiki – 7/10**
He anchored the midfield well and made one good run with the ball.
**RW: Enzo Le Fee – 7.5/10**
Le Fee was a positive influence on both halves and deserves credit for converting his penalty in the 36th minute.
**CAM: Chemsdine Talbi – 6.5/10**
He made a couple of decent chances for his teammates to score.
**LW: Thomas Meunier – 7/10**
Meunier cleared the danger when needed and would be quite pleased with the clean sheet.
**ST: Brian Brobbey – 6.5/10**
He had a couple of strikes at goal but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
**Substitutes:**
**CM: Jules Ahoka – 7/10**
He defended his penalty box well and made one good run with the ball.
**ST: Wilson Isidor – 6.5/10**
Isidor caught the eye at times after coming off the bench.
**CAM: Chris Rigg – N/A**
**RW: Nilson Angulo – N/A**