Garnacho scores, but Chelsea lose to Sunderland in added time | OneFootball

This Saturday, in the ninth round of the English Championship, Chelsea suffered a 2-1 comeback defeat against Sunderland, right at Stamford Bridge. The Blues’ goal was scored by Garnacho—his first for the London team—while the visitors turned it around with goals from Wilson Isidor and Chemsdine Talbi, at the very last moments.

Standings Situation

The defeat was a terrible result for Chelsea. With 14 points, the London team dropped to seventh place and, depending on the outcomes of the rest of the round, could fall even further. Sunderland, on the other hand, moved up to second place with 17 points, but could also drop out of the top four.

📋 Match Summary

🔵 Chelsea 1 x 2 Sunderland 🔴

🏆 Competition: English Championship – ninth round 🏟️ Venue: Stamford Bridge, London 📅 Date: October 25, 2025 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 11 a.m. (Brasília time)

Goals ⚽ Garnacho, 3′ 1st half (Chelsea) ⚽ Wilson Isidor, 21′ 1st half (Sunderland) ⚽ Chemsdine Talbi, 47′ 2nd half (Sunderland)

How was the match?

First half

Chelsea opened the scoring just 3 minutes in with Garnacho, capitalizing on a Sunderland defensive error. The Argentine made a brilliant solo play and struck a cross-shot inside the box, netting his first goal for Maresca’s team.

Despite having more possession and creating chances, the Londoners struggled to break through the opponent’s well-organized defense. Sunderland balanced the match, threatened on counterattacks, and managed to equalize in the first half, at the 21st minute, with Isidor, after a throw-in led to confusion in the box. The first half ended 1-1.

Second half

In the final stage, Sunderland quickly turned the game around at the 47th minute, with Talbi finishing first-time after an assist from Brobbey. Chelsea pressed in the final minutes, seeking corners and shots, but couldn’t find an equalizer. Sunderland remained solid defensively and held on for a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Upcoming Matches

Chelsea

Wolverhampton vs Chelsea – English League Cup Date and time: 10/29 (Wednesday), at 4:45 p.m. Venue: Molineux Stadium

Sunderland

Sunderland vs Everton – tenth round of the English Championship Date and time: 11/03 (Saturday), at 5 p.m. Venue: Stadium of Light

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