Wolves 1-1 Sunderland, English Premier League 2025-26: Bueno Header Rescues Point Against 10-Man Black Cats
Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back to hold Sunderland to a 1-1 draw in the English Premier League 2025-26 at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday. Sunderland struck first in the 17th minute, when Nordi Mukiele rose highest to head home from a corner. However, the Black Cats saw Daniel Ballard sent off in the 24th minute following a VAR review for violent conduct after he pulled Tolu Arokodare's hair. Wolves pressed forward to capitalise on their numerical advantage, and Santiago Bueno headed home Hugo Bueno's cross in the 54th minute to level the scores. The hosts continued to create more chances, but failed to find a winner.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Joao Gomes, left, and Sunderland's Granit Xhaka battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Wolverhampton, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Sunderland players appeal to Referee Paul Tierney after he shows a red card to Sunderland's Daniel Ballard for pulling the hair of Wolverhampton Wanderers' Tolu Arokodare resulting in a red card during their English Premier League soccer match in Wolverhampton, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Sunderland's Daniel Ballard pulls the hair of Wolverhampton Wanderers' Tolu Arokodare resulting in a red card during their English Premier League soccer match in Wolverhampton, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Santiago Bueno, left, Sunderland's Granit Xhaka battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Wolverhampton, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Yerson Mosquera, left, and Sunderland's Brian Brobbey battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Wolverhampton, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Santiago Bueno, left, and Sunderland's Omar Alderete battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Wolverhampton, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP