Sunderland pulled off a stunning comeback victory against Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light on November 29, 2025, prevailing 3-2 after initially falling behind by two goals. The home side demonstrated resilience and determination to maintain their unbeaten home record in the Premier League this season.

The match began with Bournemouth taking an early lead. Amine Adli scored in the 7th minute with a left-footed shot, followed by a remarkable strike from Tyler Adams in the 15th minute, who lobbed the keeper from inside the center circle. Sunderland found themselves trailing 2-0, but they responded in the 30th minute when Enzo Le Fée converted a penalty after Reinildo Mandava was fouled, reducing the deficit.

The second half saw Sunderland emerge with renewed vigor. Just a minute after the restart, Bertrand Traoré equalized with a low shot, assisted by Granit Xhaka. Bournemouth thought they had regained the lead, but Evanilson's goal was disallowed for offside. Sunderland then took the lead in the 69th minute when substitute Brian Brobbey headed in a corner from Le Fée.

The match was intense, with several yellow cards issued. Trai Hume, Omar Alderete, Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, and Romaine Mundle were booked for Sunderland, while Alex Scott, Antoine Semenyo, Marcos Senesi, and David Brooks received yellow cards for Bournemouth. Bournemouth's Lewis Cook was also shown a red card late in the game for violent conduct.

Substitutions played a key role for both sides. Sunderland's changes, including Brobbey's introduction, proved impactful. Bournemouth also made multiple substitutions, seeking to regain control of the match.

Sunderland's victory reflects their strong home form and fighting spirit. Bournemouth, despite the early lead, were unable to withstand Sunderland's comeback. The match was filled with action, momentum swings, and drama, providing an engaging contest for the fans.