{"id":1508244,"date":"2026-10-22T20:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1508244"},"modified":"2026-10-22T20:26:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:26:41","slug":"post-match-analysis-lech-poznan-vs-sunderland-22-10-26","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-lech-poznan-vs-sunderland-22-10-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Lech Poznan vs Sunderland stats and analysis: Why Kolejorz and Black Cats played one of the best European games of the season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It was pure chaos in Poland as Lech Poznan and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/sunderland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunderland<\/a> drew 1-1 &#8211; though it could have been a lot more for both sides.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Black Cats started on the front foot, taking the game to the hosts. Timur Tutierov scored the opener just two minutes into the match, making it look like it would be an easy and comfortable win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/add-squawka-to-your-google-news-feed\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp\" alt=\"Add Squawka to your preferred sources on Google\" class=\"wp-image-1500527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-600x200.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-180x60.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-150x50.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-222x74.webp 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Poznan quickly reacted with a wave of attacks. Less than 60 seconds after the goal, they had a two-shot sequence that ended with a double save from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/robin-roefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robin Roefs<\/a>. And that would not be the only one of the night for the Dutch goalkeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Polish side would only equalise in the 70th minute thanks to a corner, but there could have been many more goals both ways before and after that.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1508355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-767x497.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-1536x995.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-2048x1326.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-400x259.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-309x200.jpg 309w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-93x60.jpg 93w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-114x74.jpg 114w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22194424\/momentum_vis_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_26_27_UEL-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lech Poznan vs Sunderland match momentum chart based on expected threat differential<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Why was Lech Poznan vs Sunderland one of the best games in Europe this season?<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-big-chances-parade\" data-level=\"3\">Big chances parade<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-shot-fest\" data-level=\"3\">Shot fest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-poor-defending-all-around\" data-level=\"3\">Poor defending all around<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-big-chances-parade\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big chances parade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 1-1 score in the end does not reflect at all what the game was. And even the big chance count, which favoured Lech Poznan (4) to Sunderland (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Opta&#8217;s expected goals model, both teams had six shots worth 0.15 xG. That&#8217;s the first time this has happened in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/europa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europa<\/a> League game this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The host&#8217;s chances felt even louder, due to how close-range a few of them were. Three of those six chances were actually worth 0.47 xG or more, but Roefs saved all three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-818x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1508356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-767x960.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-213x267.jpg 213w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195402\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile the Black Cats had more attacking production and a few more half chances in addition to the clear-cut ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/malick-fofana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malick Fofana<\/a> (6), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/habib-diarra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Habib Diarra<\/a> (4) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/nordi-mukiele\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nordi Mukiele<\/a> (3) stood out in terms of attempts &#8211; but all wasteful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-818x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1508357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-767x960.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-213x267.jpg 213w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22195642\/shot_map-team-3-stats-key-1-1.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-shot-fest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shot fest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of which, this was a record-breaking game in terms of shots in the Europa League so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the first time both teams managed to produce 2+ expected goals, with 2.5 for Lech Poznan and 2.8 for Sunderland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it was also the first match in which both sides took more than 15 shots in the current edition of the competition. As well as the only one with more than 40 shots combining the two teams. Only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/benfica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benfica<\/a> (26) vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/celtic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celtic<\/a> (14) had reached 40 in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And of those 40, it didn&#8217;t feel like any of them was a hopeless attempt just to fill the stat sheet. 33 of them came from inside the box (83%), which is the second highest percentage of any game in the Europa League season. Only Ferencvaros and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/torreense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Torreense<\/a> took a greater share of the shots in their game from the penalty area (86%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-poor-defending-all-around\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor defending all around<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, none of this would have happened if both Lech Poznan and Sunderland had defended reasonably well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the Black Cats having a strong start on the front foot, the hosts had to commit most of their bodies in defence. And even then, they still left huge spaces to be exploited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The midfield in particular had a lot of holes. Their aggressive man-to-man 4-4-2\/4-2-4 out of possession meant that there would be nobody there once Sunderland, as per usual, overloaded the wings with their midfielders and dragged opponents out of position.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1508358\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6474555580987259;width:663px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-995x1536.jpg 995w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-767x1185.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-173x267.jpg 173w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-130x200.jpg 130w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-39x60.jpg 39w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-48x74.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL-1326x2048.jpg 1326w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201005\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Lech-Poznan_26_27_UEL.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lech Poznan defensive solidity map by zone vs Sunderland<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regis Le Bris, as per usual, also wanted numbers inside the box for crosses. Lech Poznan matched &#8211; and even surpassed &#8211; those numbers, but their players weren&#8217;t well distributed there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which is ironic considering the distribution of defenders was the exact reason why Sunderland later conceded the equaliser. All 10 outfield players were defending the corner inside the six-yard box. They cleared the ball but only as far as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/leo-bengtsson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leo Bengtsson<\/a>, who fired it first time and made it 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the midfield was also a problem for the Black Cats. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/granit-xhaka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granit Xhaka<\/a>, Habib Diarra and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/jules-ahoka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jules Ahoka<\/a> looked slow to track back. Lech Poznan were always finding players between the lines while Sunderland&#8217;s midfielders were trying to react and the defensive line was running backwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They often exploited the right flank, taking advantage of the lack of spacial awareness and overall chemistry between Luke O&#8217;Nien and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/dayann-methalie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dayann Methalie<\/a>. The left-back became more combative as the game went on, but still looked lost on a number of defensive sequences.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1508359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-767x1185.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-995x1536.jpg 995w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-173x267.jpg 173w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-1326x2048.jpg 1326w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-130x200.jpg 130w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-39x60.jpg 39w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL-48x74.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/22201333\/defensive_permeability_LechPoznan1-1Sunderland_Sunderland_26_27_UEL.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sunderland&#8217;s defensive solidity map by zone vs Lech Poznan<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only thing that did work defensively for the Black Cats was their high press. Le Bris set them up very aggressively and it paid off a number of times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They recorded seven shot-ending high turnovers tonight, which is the second most of any team in a Europa League game this season. Including Tutierov&#8217;s goal early on after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/nilson-angulo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nilson Angulo<\/a> intercepted a pass that fell short and crossed it. The Ecuadorian did the same thing one more time in the second half, but Mukiele didn&#8217;t capitalise.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was pure chaos in Poland as Lech Poznan and Sunderland drew 1-1 &#8211; though it could have been a lot more for both sides. The Black Cats started on the front foot, taking the game to the hosts. Timur Tutierov scored the opener just two minutes into the match, making it look like it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3354,"featured_media":1508360,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Lech Poznan Sunderland","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"It was pure chaos in Poland as Lech Poznan and Sunderland drew 1-1. 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