Sunderland scored 17 points in the first 9 rounds of the league! Ranked tied for 6th among newly promoted teams in Premier League history during the same period

Sunderland defeated Chelsea 2-1 in this round of the Premier League's highlight match, continuing their outstanding performance this season. Statistics show that they are among the best in newly promoted teams in the history of the Premier League.

Records of newly promoted teams in the first 9 rounds of Premier League history:

1. Nottingham Forest (1994-95 season), 21 points

2. Hull City (2008-09 season), 20 points

3. Wigan Athletic (2005-06 season), 19 points

4. Blackburn Rovers (1992-93 season), 18 points

4. Middlesbrough (1995-96 season), 18 points

6. Sunderland (1999-00 season), 17 points

6. Sunderland (2025-26 season), 17 points