0-0 at Sunderland as Trafford preserves Leeds point

Sunderland drew 0-0 with Leeds in the Premier League at the Stadium of Light, with neither side finding a winner. Sunderland produced the stronger attacking figures, but Leeds goalkeeper J. Trafford’s four saves helped preserve the point.

Sunderland create more but cannot score

Sunderland had 15 shots to Leeds’ 11 and led the expected-goals figures 1.01 to 0.39. They also recorded eight shots inside the box against Leeds’ five, while both teams managed four shots on goal. The hosts had 51% possession and 279 accurate passes, but Trafford kept the match goalless.

Leeds’ defensive resistance was led by Trafford, the match’s standout performer with a 7.6 rating, 90 minutes and four saves. Sunderland’s N. Mukiele earned a 7.2 rating before being replaced by Omar Alderete in the 52nd minute.

Cards and changes in a scoreless second half

Leeds’ Ethan Ampadu was booked in the 29th minute, followed by Sunderland’s Reinildo Isnard Mandava in the 39th. Jayden Bogle received Leeds’ second yellow card in the 67th minute. Sunderland made further changes involving Brian Brobbey, Nilson Angulo and Enzo Le Fée, while Leeds introduced Noah Okafor and Anton Stach. Neither side received a red card.

Leeds retain six-point advantage

Before kick-off, Sunderland were #20 on 4 points and Leeds were #9 on 10, with Leeds six points ahead. After the draw, Sunderland have 5 points and are provisionally #20, while Leeds have 11 points and are provisionally sixth. Both teams added a draw to their pre-match form.