Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland: Goals and Highlights
Summary
Sunderland pulled off a shock 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2025, ending Chelsea’s four-match winning streak. Alejandro Garnacho gave Chelsea the lead early on, but Wilson Isidor equalized for Sunderland.
A 93rd-minute goal from Chemsdine Talbi sealed the win and lifted the Black Cats to 2nd in the league. Despite Chelsea having most of the possession, Sunderland’s discipline and counter-attacking under Régis Le Bris was the difference, leaving Enzo Maresca’s side 7th.
Goals
Chelsea took the lead in the 4th minute when Pedro Neto won the ball and set up Alejandro Garnacho, who slotted a low shot past Robin Roefs for his first Chelsea goal. Sunderland equalized in the 22nd minute when Nordi Mukiele’s long throw caused chaos, and Wilson Isidor tapped in after Bertrand Traoré’s shot deflected off João Pedro. The game looked to be heading for a draw until the 93rd minute, when Brian Brobbey broke forward and laid off to Chemsdine Talbi, who rolled a composed finish past Robert Sánchez to win the game.
Man of the Match
Chemsdine Talbi was the Man of the Match for his 93rd-minute winner. Sunderland fans went wild. Wilson Isidor and Dan Ballard were the visitors’ best. Alejandro Garnacho and Marc Cucurella fought hard for Chelsea despite the loss.
