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FC·FINAL·November 8, 2026 11:19 AM ET

Brobbey draws disputed penalty as Sunderland edges Chelsea 1-0

Enzo Le Fée converted the 35th-minute spot kick.

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What happened: Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey earned a 35th-minute penalty following contact with Chelsea defender Levi Colwill in the penalty box. Match officials upheld the on-field decision upon a video assistant referee review despite Chelsea protests over shirt-pulling in the build-up. Enzo Le Fée converted the spot kick to seal Sunderland's 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light.

Why it matters: The decision prompted sharp scrutiny after an earlier Chelsea penalty claim involving Cole Palmer was dismissed when officials determined initial contact occurred outside the area. The dropped points stall Chelsea's push for the Premier League top four following their recent 2-0 league win over Manchester United.

What to watch: Chelsea returns to action next week seeking to rebound from the road defeat and stabilize its league standing.

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