Le Fée’s penalty stuns Chelsea and breathes life into defiant Sunderland
Sunderland defeated Chelsea 1-0 in a Premier League match following a penalty goal by Enzo Le Fée. The win lifts Sunderland off the bottom of the table and continues their trend of strong performances against top-tier opponents.
Why it matters
This match outcome is a notable upset that alters the bottom of the Premier League table and demonstrates Sunderland's competitive resilience.
Enzo Le Fée roars in delight after putting Sunderland ahead from the penalty spot. Photograph: Colorsport/Bruce White/Shutterstock Enzo Le Fée roars in delight after putting Sunderland ahead from the penalty spot. Photograph: Colorsport/Bruce White/Shutterstock Premier League Le Fée’s penalty stuns Chelsea and breathes life into defiant Sunderland Andy Brassell at the Stadium of Light Sun 8 Nov 2026 16.16 GMT Last modified on Sun 8 Nov 2026 21.48 GMT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google A lot can change in five‑and‑a‑half months, but as an early winter chill descended on Wearside last week – both meteorologically and metaphorically – Sunderland were determined that some things should remain the same. Just as they had beaten Chelsea on the final day of last season to ensure European qualification for the first time in 53 years, they did so again on Sunday to lift themselves off the bottom of the Premier League .
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