Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland result - Visitors cancel out Ben Davies' opener through a rocket from Brian Brobbey in Premier League clash

Premier League / Matchday 20
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium / 04.01.2026
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17:04
17:04
BROBBEY BLAST DENIES SPURS
Brian Brobbey’s blistering late strike secured a point for Sunderland at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leading to more boos at the final whistle from Spurs fans.
Tottenham dominated the first half, having picked the same side who drew with Brentford last time out, very much looking like they were still feeling the effects of Thursday night’s efforts.
The goal came when Cristian Romero cut back Mathys Tel’s corner at the back post to Micky van de Ven and his goal-bound shot was turned in by Ben Davies.
Without creating a glut of chances, Spurs still looked the more dangerous until the last half-hour when Sunderland began creating repeat chances and were very unlucky not to level moments before they did, when Enzo Le Fee's header came back off the foot of the post.  
Le Fee then turned creator, playing a ball back to Brobbey which the Dutch striker brought down and then rifled into the roof of the net.
Sunderland slipped a place to eighth, while Spurs moved above Crystal Palace in the table.
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FULL TIME
Whistle
Full time
FULL TIME
Whistle
BOOS AROUND GROUND AS REFEREE BLOWS WHISTLE
Things looked pretty good for Spurs for the first hour, but Sunderland were the better side as the game went on and were value for the point in the end.
90+6'
Card - Yellow
90+6'
Card - Yellow
PAULHINHA TAKES A TACTICAL BOOKING
He brings down Geertruida who was looking to attack on the counter attack.
J. Palhinha
Yellow card
J. PalhinhaTottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
90+5'
Dangerous shot
90+5'
Dangerous shot
PAULHINHA MEETS PORRO'S CROSS
But he can't steer the header into the far corner, with the ball drifting harmlessly wide.
90+2'
90+2'
COMICAL FOUL THROW!
Tottenham were waiting in the box for a launch from Bergvall, only for the ball to drop out of his hands and dribble a couple of yards in front of him.
89'
89'
RIGG FINDS MUNDLE AT THE FAR POST
But he can only direct a header straight up in the air.
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
DOUBLE CHANGE FOR SPURS
Spence replaces Davies, while Scarlett comes on for Tel.
D. Spence
Substitution in
D. SpenceTottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
B. Davies
Substitution out
B. DaviesTottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
86'
86'
THERE IS A BIT OF PUSH AND SHOVE...
Tel was unhappy at Mukiele's physical play and as he was going to ground swung a leg at the defender. Bentancur then got in a bit of handbags with Geertruida and they both get a warning.
85'
85'
HUME CREATES SPACE TO SHOOT ON TARGET
Brobbey lays the ball off to him and the defender curls an effort on target but it was within reach for Vicario who tipped over.
83'
Card - Yellow
83'
Card - Yellow
BENTANCUR GOES INTO THE BOOK
He is the first Spur to get a caution.
R. Bentancur
Yellow card
R. BentancurTottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
80'
Goal
80'
Goal
GOAL! TOTTENHAM 1-1 SUNDERLAND (BROBBEY)
An exocet from Brobbey after he exchanged passes with Le Fee on the edge of the Spurs box. He took the ball down and lashed it home with his left foot.
B. Brobbey
Goal
B. BrobbeySunderland
Sunderland
80'
Post
80'
Post
OFF THE POST!
A warning for Spurs as Le Fee meets Mukiele's cross with a powerful header which comes back off the foot of the near post.
79'
79'
THE BALL ARRIVES AT MUNDLE'S FEET AT FAR POST
He pushes the ball past Porro, but can't keep hold of the ball and Spurs clear the danger.
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76'
PORRO IS WINDING UP BLACK CATS PLAYERS
Brobbey pushes the Spurs full-back down, he maybe went down a little easily, and then when he runs past him the forward grabs Porro's shirt.
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
DOUBLE CHANGE FOR TOTTENHAM
Bergvall comes on for Odobert who got a knock to the face. Gray also departs with Paulhinha coming on to shore things up in front of the Spurs back four.
L. Bergvall
Substitution in
L. BergvallTottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
W. Odobert
Substitution out
W. OdobertTottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
70'
70'
GREAT BALL FROM PORRO
It put Muani through on goal but he miss-controlled it. The forward then beat Brobbey on the by-line but kicked into the side-netting from the narrowest of angles.
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
BALLARD COMES ON FOR ADINGRA
The Black Cats' first substitution of the game.
D. Ballard
Substitution in
D. BallardSunderland
Sunderland
S. Adingra
Substitution out
S. AdingraSunderland
Sunderland
65'
Dangerous shot
65'
Dangerous shot
ADINGRA NOT FAR AWAY...
Spurs cleared a corner but Hume was then able to play a simple pass to Adingra, in lots of space, but after turning he curled an effort wide fo the target.