Brobbey wins Colwill battle - player ratings for Sunderland's win over Chelsea

What the report says

Sunderland earned a 1-0 home win over Chelsea in the Premier League, with Enzo Le Fee scoring the decisive penalty after Chelsea defender Levi Colwill fouled Brian Brobbey in the first half. The result moved Sunderland off the bottom of the table and gave them their first league victory since August, according to BBC Sport Football.

BBC’s player ratings highlighted Brobbey as Sunderland’s standout performer. The striker was described as a strong physical presence, troubling Colwill in aerial duels and eventually winning the spot-kick that settled the match. Le Fee also received praise for converting the penalty, while Sunderland’s defence was credited with a disciplined and composed display as they limited Chelsea’s chances.

For Chelsea, Colwill was given one of the lowest ratings after a difficult afternoon and was substituted at half-time. Mike Penders could do little about the goal but made a good save later on, while several of Chelsea’s attacking players struggled to make a major impact. The match also featured brief injury concern for Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka, who went off early, but his team still held on.

BBC’s ratings and user scores showed Brobbey as the player of the match, underlining how his hold-up play and pressure on Chelsea’s back line helped Sunderland secure an important result at the Stadium of Light.