Sunderland came from behind to win 2-1 against Torreense in the UEFA Europa League.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase fixture took place on 15 October 2026 at Estádio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa in Leiria. Home side Torreense opened the scoring, but Sunderland’s late surge earned them all three points.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested until the 37th minute, when Volnei Feltes gave Torreense the lead. Feltes struck with a right-footed shot from outside the box, finding the top right corner after a precise pass from Amine Oudrhiri. The goal put the home side ahead 1-0.

Just six minutes later, Torreense’s Jonathan Mutombo was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, reducing his team’s options in midfield.

At the stroke of halftime, Sunderland midfielder Trai Hume received a yellow card, the first booking for the visitors.

The second half saw Sunderland equalise in the 67th minute. Jules Ahoka headed the ball from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, finishing a cross delivered by Nordi Mukiele. The goal restored parity at 1-1.

Later, Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fée was booked in the 79th minute for a bad foul, followed by a yellow card for Nordi Mukiele in the 85th minute.

In stoppage time, Noah Sadiki clinched the winner for Sunderland. From the centre of the box, Sadiki fired a right-footed shot into the top left corner, assisted by Granit Xhaka. The strike completed a 2-1 comeback in the 90'+3' minute.

Standout performers

  • Jules Ahoka (Sunderland) – Scored the equaliser with a well-timed header in the 67th minute.
  • Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) – Netted the decisive goal in stoppage time, securing the win.
  • Volnei Feltes (Torreense) – Opened the scoring with a long-range effort in the 37th minute.

Match facts

  • Final score: Torreense 1-2 Sunderland
  • Scorers: Volnei Feltes (37') – Jules Ahoka (67') – Noah Sadiki (90'+3')
  • Assists: Amine Oudrhiri (37'), Nordi Mukiele (67'), Granit Xhaka (90'+3')
  • Bookings: Jonathan Mutombo (43'), Trai Hume (45'), Enzo Le Fée (79'), Nordi Mukiele (85')
  • Venue: Estádio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, Leiria

What it means

Sunderland’s 2-1 victory earns them three points in the UEFA Europa League League Phase, while Torreense return home with a single point after their early lead was overturned.