Sunderland vs Leicester City 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points And Everything To Know
Sunderland 0 – 1 Leicester City
League: EFL Championship (Round 36)
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
Attendance: 40,293
Final Score: Sunderland 0 – 1 Leicester City
Goalscorer:
- Leicester City: James Maddison (70th minute)
Match Summary:
- Leicester City secured a narrow victory away at Sunderland, thanks to a solitary goal from James Maddison in the 70th minute.
- Despite Leicester City controlling more possession (58%), the game was a tight affair with both teams creating limited clear-cut chances.
- Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson also made a string of impressive saves to keep the scoreline close.
- The win keeps Leicester City in the hunt for the playoffs, while Sunderland remain mid-table.
Key Stats:
- Shots: Sunderland 11 – 13 Leicester City
- Shots on target: Sunderland 3 – 6 Leicester City
- Also Yellow cards: Sunderland 2 – 2 Leicester City
- Red cards: None
Match Analysis:
- Leicester City dominated possession but struggled to break down a resolute Sunderland defense.
- The introduction of James Maddison in the second half proved decisive, as he also scored the winning goal with a well-placed shot from outside the box.
- Sunderland showed good defensive organization but lacked attacking creativity throughout the match.
Points and Table Position:
- Leicester City: 3 points, 7th place
- Sunderland: 0 points, 17th place
Everything to Know:
- This result extends Leicester City’s unbeaten run to four games in all competitions.
- Sunderland have now lost three of their last four league games.
- You can find highlights of the match on the official YouTube channels of both clubs and various sports websites.
Additional Resources:
- Match report on BBC Sport: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68410329
- Match highlights on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VidI23dWRsw
I hope this summary provides all the information you need to know about the Sunderland vs. Leicester City match.
