Sunderland wipes West Ham United 3-0



Match Recap: Sunderland 3–0 West Ham (Premier League Return)

First goal (61') — Eliezer Mayenda opened the scoring with a powerful header from a cross by debutant Omar Alderete, giving Sunderland the lead just past the hour mark .

Second goal (73') — Defender Dan Ballard, fresh off his heroics in the Championship play-offs, nodded in a precise header from a Simon Adingra cross .

Third goal (stoppage time) — Substitute Wilson Isidor wrapped up the win with a curling strike, slipping it under the gloves of West Ham’s £20m goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen .

What the Reports Say

Highlight Insight

Premier League Return Sunderland made a stunning comeback to the top flight after an eight-year absence, delivering an emphatic 3–0 win over West Ham at the Stadium of Light .

Dominant Second Half After a cagey first 45 minutes, Sunderland exploded in the second half, showcasing their revamped squad and tactical fluidity .

Promotion Heroes Shine Despite heavy summer investment, all three goals were scored by players integral to Sunderland’s promotion—Mayenda, Ballard, and Isidor .

West Ham's Worries West Ham struggled to convert possession into threat. Their defense was exposed, especially Hermansen, raising early red flags under manager Graham Potter .


Final Thoughts

Sunderland’s return to the Premier League couldn’t have started any better—three goals, zero conceded, and top of the table—if only temporarily. The synergy among squad stalwarts and a wave of new signings has sparked optimism among fans.

West Ham, conversely, will need to regroup quickly; this was a chastening start that amplifies pressure on both manager and players.




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