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Sunderland's Late Surge Secures 3-1 Victory Over Everton
Everton 1-3 Sunderland. Sunderland clinched a decisive 3-1 win against Everton, scoring two late goals to seal the match.
Premier League · Regular Season - 37 · May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Everton
4-2-3-1
1-3
Sunderland
4-2-3-1
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Analysis
In a tightly contested Premier League clash, Sunderland emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park. The match saw both teams employing a 4-2-3-1 formation, but it was Sunderland who capitalized on their chances late in the game.
The first half was relatively balanced, with Everton taking the lead in the 43rd minute through a goal from Merlin Röhl, assisted by Michael Keane. Despite Everton's 48% possession and 10 shots, they struggled to maintain momentum in the second half.
Sunderland equalized in the 59th minute when Brian Brobbey found the net, assisted by Enzo Le Fée. This goal shifted the momentum in favor of the away side, who began to assert more control as the match progressed.
The late drama unfolded with two goals in quick succession. Enzo Le Fée put Sunderland ahead in the 81st minute, before Wilson Isidor capped off the performance with a goal in the 90th minute, sealing the win and showcasing Sunderland's resilience.
Enzo Le Fée was the standout performer of the match, earning a rating of 8.2 for his goal, assist, and overall contribution. Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall also impressed with a rating of 7.7, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome. The match statistics reflected a slight edge for Sunderland, with 52% possession and 7 shots compared to Everton's 10.
This victory is crucial for Sunderland as they look to solidify their position in the league, while Everton will need to regroup after this disappointing result. For detailed player profiles and season rankings, visit TackleZone.
What the data says
Deterministic brief from events, team stats, and player ratings — the analysis above uses only these facts.
- Final: Everton 1-3 Sunderland.
- Formations: Everton 4-2-3-1 vs Sunderland 4-2-3-1.
- Goal timeline: 43'' M. Rohl (Everton); 59'' B. Brobbey (Sunderland); 81'' E. Le Fee (Sunderland); 90'' W. Isidor (Sunderland).
- Late drama (80′+): 81'' E. Le Fee, 90'' W. Isidor.
- Deciding goal: 90'' W. Isidor for Sunderland.
- Possession: Everton 48% · Sunderland 52%.
- Shots: Everton 10 (4 on target) · Sunderland 7 (3 on target).
- Highest rating: Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) 8.2 — 1G · 1A · 1 key passes · 2 tackles.
- Everton standouts: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 7.7, James Garner 7.3.
- Sunderland standouts: Enzo Le Fée 8.2, Wilson Isidor 7.3.
Goal timeline
- 43''M. Rohl · EvertonAssist: M. Keane
- 59''B. Brobbey · SunderlandAssist: E. Le Fee
- 81''E. Le Fee · SunderlandAssist: C. RiggLate (80′+)
- 90''W. Isidor · SunderlandAssist: H. DiarraLate (80′+)
Team snapshot
- 48%Possession52%
- 10Shots7
- 4On target3
- 3Corners2
- 14Fouls9
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