Sunderland vs. Chelsea: Le Fée Penalty Decides Match | November 8, 2026

Last verified: November 8, 2026, at 5:05 p.m. UTC (UTC+00:00).

Sunderland defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday, with Enzo Le Fée converting a first-half penalty at the Stadium of Light. The victory lifted Sunderland off the bottom of the table, while Chelsea left without a goal or a point ahead of the international break.

Brian Brobbey won the decisive penalty after a challenge by Levi Colwill. Chelsea had earlier sought a penalty when Cole Palmer was fouled, but the incident was judged to have occurred outside the area, according to Sky Sports’ match report.

Destaques

• Final score: Sunderland 1, Chelsea 0.
• Decisive moment: Le Fée scored from the penalty spot after Colwill’s challenge on Brobbey.
• Table impact: Sunderland moved off the bottom of the Premier League.
• Match setting: The game kicked off at 2 p.m. in Sunderland, England, on November 8.

What happened in Sunderland vs. Chelsea?

Sunderland made the most of the match’s decisive opportunity before halftime. Brobbey’s physical contest with Chelsea’s defenders helped create the penalty, and Le Fée converted it. Sunderland then protected the lead through the second half to secure all three points.

The penalty decision came after a disputed moment at the other end. Palmer went down following a challenge, but Chelsea were not awarded a spot kick because the foul was judged to be outside the penalty area. The two incidents were significant in a match settled by a single goal.

Sky Sports described Chelsea as second-best for much of the contest and reported that the visitors struggled to create clear chances despite chasing the game. Colwill, who conceded the penalty, was replaced at halftime. Chelsea’s changes did not produce an equalizer.

When and where was the match played?

The teams met on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England. Kickoff was at 2 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time in Sunderland, GMT (UTC+00:00), which was also 2 p.m. UTC. For U.S. viewers, that was 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, EST (UTC−05:00), and 6 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, PST (UTC−08:00).

Chelsea’s official fixtures page lists the venue and kickoff. The match has finished, so readers looking for the live broadcast should instead check their provider for replay availability. Sky Sports also has match highlights on its report page; availability can depend on location.

Why did the result matter for Sunderland and Chelsea?

For Sunderland, the immediate reward was movement off the bottom of the Premier League table. A win is worth three points, and taking them against Chelsea gave the club a useful boost before the pause for international matches. Table positions can still change as other fixtures are completed.

For Chelsea, the defeat meant a missed opportunity to add points before the break. The club will have time to assess both the defensive incident that led to the goal and its difficulty finding an equalizer. One match alone cannot determine either team’s eventual league finish, but the points are already part of the season’s record.

How did the teams’ previous meeting compare?

Sunderland also beat Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on the final day of the 2025–26 Premier League season, winning 2-1. According to the Premier League’s report, Trai Hume opened the scoring, a Malo Gusto own goal doubled Sunderland’s lead, and Palmer pulled one back before Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana was sent off.

That earlier victory secured Sunderland a Europa League place. Sunday’s 1-0 result had a different immediate significance: it helped Sunderland move away from last place during the new league season. The previous result provides context, but it should not be confused with this match’s score or scorer.

What happens next?

The November international break follows this fixture. Chelsea’s official schedule lists Leeds United as its next Premier League opponent on November 21 at Stamford Bridge. Fixture dates and kickoff times can change, so supporters planning to watch should check the club’s schedule and their U.S. television or streaming provider closer to the game.

For Sunderland, the challenge is to build on a clean sheet and turn the three points into a more sustained run of results. Whether either side changes its approach after the break remains to be seen.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Sunderland vs. Chelsea?

Sunderland won 1-0 at the Stadium of Light on November 8, 2026.

Who scored the winning goal?

Enzo Le Fée scored the only goal, converting a penalty after Brian Brobbey was fouled by Levi Colwill.

What time did the match start in the United States?

It kicked off at 9 a.m. EST on the East Coast and 6 a.m. PST on the West Coast.