Roefs and Trafford stand firm as Sunderland and Leeds battle for point
Sunderland and Leeds United played to a draw in a Premier League match heavily impacted by strong winds from Storm Boelo. Despite Sunderland's intensity and Brian Brobbey's return from injury, neither side could secure a victory.
Why it matters
The result highlights the ongoing struggles of bottom-placed Sunderland and the competitive parity in the Premier League during challenging weather conditions.
Noah Okafor misses a late chance to secure Leeds three points. Noah Okafor misses a late chance to secure Leeds three points. Premier League Roefs and Trafford stand firm as Sunderland and Leeds battle for point Louise Taylor at the Stadium of Light Sun 25 Oct 2026 18.46 GMT Last modified on Sun 25 Oct 2026 22.54 GMT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Régis Le Bris can usually do impassive to perfection but, by the final whistle, even Sunderland’s ultra-balanced manager was looking more than a little fed up and frustrated.
His bottom-placed team had arguably just about deserved a second Premier League win of the season but, instead, had to settle for a draw on an afternoon when the hugely disruptive Storm Boelo proved the enemy of good football.
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