According to a report by BBC Sport on Sunday October 25, 2026, the Premier League match between Sunderland and Leeds ended in a draw after a thrilling match with good chances, great goalkeeping, and determined defending.

Sunderland started well with Brian Brobbey testing James Trafford. Leeds responded through Jayden Bogle, but their attack was sloppy, allowing Sunderland to settle and gradually take control.

In the 26th minute, Brobbey broke through on goal again, but Trafford bravely saved. Sunderland advanced despite Enzo Le Fee's blocked free-kick.

The hosts maintained pressure before halftime, while Leeds struggled to create chances. As both teams fought physically, Ethan Ampadu was booked and Reinildo Mandava was cautioned.

Sunderland lost Nordi Mukiele to injury after the restart, replacing him with Omar Alderete. Leeds' Gabriel Gudmundsson sent a promising shot over the bar.

In the 56th minute, James Trafford saved Tarik Muharemovic's header again. Nilson Angulo and Christopher Rigg of Sunderland were stopped by Leeds' goalkeeper and defenders.

Angulo nearly scored again in the 62nd minute, but Trafford saved well. Sunderland created chances, but Leeds remained dangerous, with Ao Tanaka testing Robin Roefs later.

The visitors' penalty appeal after Dominic Calvert-Lewin was tackled failed. Sunderland's defense held firm, while substitutions injected energy as both managers sought a winner.

Leeds pressed harder in stoppage time, but Sean Longstaff's late drive failed. Sunderland successfully defended successive corners, keeping the game scoreless despite both teams' efforts.