Sunderland claim victory over Chelsea amid controversial penalty incidents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Sunderland secured a crucial win against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on November 8, 2026, moving off the bottom of the Premier League. Two penalty incidents marked the match, beginning with Cole Palmer’s appeals denied after a challenge from Luke O’Nien. At the other end, Brian Brobbey was awarded a penalty after being brought down by Levi Colwill, which Enzo Le Fee converted to secure the lead. The victory ends Sunderland's streak of five losses in their previous six league matches, offering relief ahead of the international break.
- •Cole Palmer's penalty appeal denied in the first half.
- •Brian Brobbey wins a penalty leading to Sunderland's goal.
- •Enzo Le Fee converts the penalty for Sunderland.
- •Sunderland ends a poor run with their first win in eight games.
- •Chelsea fails to threaten effectively in the second half.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking down the two controversial penalty incidents in Sunderland v Chelsea
"Enzo Le Fee scored the winner from the spot after Cole Palmer was denied at the other end
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