Sunderland and Leeds Could Not Be Separated, Sunderland Stay Bottom

Sunderland drew 0-0 with Leeds United at home in the Premier League and remain at the bottom of the table. With this result, the home side extended their winless run in the top flight to six matches.

In the first half, Brian Brobbey tested the Leeds goal in his first appearance since September. However, Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford easily saved his fast shot towards goal and prevented a goal.

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin started in the starting eleven despite a fitness doubt before the match. Head coach Daniel Farke admitted that this choice was a risk. When Calvert-Lewin went down in the penalty area, a penalty was requested, but the referee rejected the appeal. In the VAR review, it was seen that the goalkeeper had touched the ball and the decision stood.

Former Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff came on to the pitch to boos at the Stadium of Light. In the final stages of the match, he came close to scoring twice. Robin Roefs saved one shot by hitting the crossbar, and another effort was blocked on the line.

With this draw, Regis Le Bris's side remain at the bottom of the table, while Leeds rose to seventh place with one point. The match was played during Storm Boelo, which affected the region over the weekend. The Sunderland club announced to fans that the match would go ahead despite the poor weather conditions.