Sunderland’s remarkable pursuit of European football carried on into the season finale as the Black Cats struck first against visiting Chelsea.
Having made their return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, Regis Le Bris’ side has defied expectations throughout the 2025/26 campaign, consistently standing firm against some of England’s top clubs.
Heading into this decisive fixture against the Blues, Sunderland still had a chance to secure a spot in next season’s Europa Conference League, while Chelsea themselves were at risk of missing out on continental competition.
The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Trai Hume sent the home fans at the Stadium of Light into jubilation with a well-taken opener.
That goal kept Sunderland’s European dream alive, as they entered the match as the lowest-ranked side still capable of finishing inside the top eight — a win over Chelsea being essential to that goal.
Can the Black Cats complete a fairytale ending to their extraordinary season?
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