BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: Dan Ballard of Sunderland has his effort saved by Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland at Amex Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Brighton, United King
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Sunderland battle to goalless draw at Brighton

Sunderland's impressive season following promotion to the Premier League continued with a battling goalless draw at Brighton.
Dec 20, 2025, 05:20 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunderland
  • KO
  • 19
  • 34
  • HT
  • 45
  • 63
  • 64
  • 64
  • 71
  • 72
  • 79
  • 86
  • 86
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 0, Sunderland 0.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 0, Sunderland 0.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Yasin Ayari (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Robin Roefs (Sunderland). Assisted by Charalampos Kostoulas.
Match Stats
BHASUN
Possession
56.8%
43.256.8
43.2%
Shots on Goal
4
6
Shot Attempts
16
14
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
3
4
Saves
6
4