Sunderland sealed a dramatic Premier League return with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light, clinching a Europa League berth for next season. Trai Hume opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a low finish to the bottom corner, and a chaotic start to the second half saw Malo Gusto net an own goal five minutes after play resumed.

Cole Palmer reduced the deficit in the 56th minute, but six minutes later Chelsea were reduced to ten men when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow. Sunderland’s dominance continued as Enzo Le Fée’s cross found Brian Brobbey, whose sliced effort forced the own‑goal. Luke O’Nien, who replaced Omar Alderete, helped hold the lead as Chelsea slipped to 10th place, one point outside European qualification.

The win caps a sensational top‑flight comeback for a club promoted exactly one year after beating Sheffield United in the Championship play‑off final. With the result and other late fixtures, Sunderland secure European football while Chelsea finish the campaign outside the continent spots. The match also marked the debut of several changes, including Gusto, Levi Colwill and João Pedro starting for Chelsea.