Sunderland Tops Portsmouth 1-0 in Championship

Sunderland secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Portsmouth, thanks to Wilson Isidor's early goal, bringing them closer to the Championship summit. The win marks Sunderland's second consecutive victory in the New Year and keeps them within three points of league leaders Leeds United. Sunderland's coach, Regis Le Bris, praised his team's resilience during a challenging festive fixture schedule, noting they earned 10 points from five games in 15 days. Despite dominating the match with 24 shots and more possession, Sunderland faced pressure late in the game after Portsmouth's captain was sent off. Le Bris expressed a desire for his team to convert more chances, indicating that they could have achieved a better points total during this period. Overall, Sunderland remains in a strong position, currently fourth in the Championship, with a significant lead over fifth-placed Middlesbrough.