Sunderland AFC saw their five-month unbeaten home streak come to an end on February 11, 2026, after losing 1-0 to Liverpool at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The match was decided in the second half when the visitors scored from a corner kick in front of a crowd of 48,102 fans.
According to the Premier League official match report, the winning goal came in the 68th minute from a header at the near post. Despite the loss, Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson kept the game level during the first half with two important saves.
This result marks the first time the team has lost a game at home since September 2025. Before this match, the club had gone 12 games without a defeat at their home ground, a run that included nine wins and three draws.
Liverpool controlled much of the game with 64 per cent of the possession, while Sunderland focused on a strong defensive setup. The team remains in ninth place in the league table following the result.
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