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Beaten once versus Chelsea Roefs recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Chelsea.

Impact Roefs was moderately tested Sunday and had a couple of decent reactions, although he struggled when a distant strike ultimately denied him a clean sheet. He ended the season on a positive run, allowing only three goals over his final four matches. His final averages of 3.1 saves and 1.3 goals allowed per game and total of 10 clean sheets in 35 starts reflect a productive first Premier League campaign, during which he served as the first-choice goalkeeper for a Sunderland side that vastly outperformed expectations.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one against Everton Roefs made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Everton.

Impact Roefs made three saves Sunday but was unable to complete the clean sheet, allowing a goal just ahead of halftime. This keeps him at 10 clean sheets this season, with his last coming in their last contest. The goalie now looks to end a solid first campaign in the Premier League, set to face Chelsea on May 24.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

One save in clean sheet Roefs recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Roefs was largely untested during the 90 minutes but came up with a crucial late save, denying Matheus Cunha in stoppage time to preserve the clean sheet. The shutout comes as a welcome boost after a difficult run that saw 10 goals conceded across the previous three games. He will return to action on Sunday against Everton.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Wolves Roefs recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Roefs had a solid match with his six saves Saturday but was unable to keep the clean sheet, allowing a second-half goal. This keeps the goalie three games removed from his last clean sheet, staying at nine in 32 appearances this season. He will now prepare for a much more difficult match, facing a hot Manchester United on May 9.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Blown away in loss Roefs had two saves and allowed five goals in Friday's 5-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Impact Roefs conceded five goals on just six shots against in one of his worst individual performances of the season. One of those goals was an own goal from Trai Hume, but that will do little to make Roefs happier during the one-sided loss. He will hope to bounce back in the closing stages of the Premier League campaign.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Three saves but concedes four Roefs had three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-3 loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Roefs made three saves as his side fell to a 4-3 defeat away to Aston Villa. He had returned in the game against Spurs and made seven saves in a clean sheet win. He has faced seven shots on target in both games, but has made 10 saves across the two. So far this season, he has kept nine clean sheets in his 30 Premier League games, averaging over three saves a game in the league.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in return Roefs made seven saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Roefs made his return to the pitch Sunday after missing the last month with a hamstring injury. He put on an impressive display, making a season-high seven saves in his ninth clean sheet of the season. Next up he faces a more difficult matchup at Aston Villa, a side which has scored 43 goals across 32 matches this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in net Roefs (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Roefs is back in the mix Sunday and wasting no time getting back to his starting role, with the goalie immediately an option from the starting XI. He should remain in this role moving forward, recording eight clean sheets and 85 saves in 28 appearances this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Sunday Roefs (hamstring) is an option for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Regis Le Bris.

Impact Roefs is eyeing the end of a four-match absence Sunday after a time out with a hamstring injury, as the club has deemed the keeper fit moving forward. This will likely end the time of Melker Ellborg in net, as Roefs is the regular starter when fit, starting in 28 games this season. In his 28 appearances this season, he has registered eight clean sheets, 34 goals allowed and 85 saves, a solid first season in Premier League play.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Near return Roefs (hamstring) was spotted in training Thursday and appears close to a return, the club posted.

Impact Roefs was spotted in training Thursday and appears close to a return after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury. The goalkeeper was a starter prior to the setback and is expected to reclaim that role once fully fit, with Melker Ellborg set to return to the No. 2 spot.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Going gym training Roefs (hamstring) was involved in training in the gym, according to his club.

Impact Roefs had missed the last match before the international break with a hamstring injury, adding to a four-game absence, but is using the time off to recover, as the goalie was able to step back into the gym. This is a good step forward, as he will likely then see the training field during the break as well. He will then hope to be fit when the resume play on April 12, expected to assume back a starting role once fit.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Newcastle Roefs (hamstring) is unavailable for Sunday's contest against Newcastle.

Impact Roefs had a shot to be back for this one, but will ultimately sit out the four fixtures in a row due to a muscular injury. His next opportunity to return will come versus Tottenham on April 12.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Monitored ahead of Sunday Roefs (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "They are working hard behind the scenes to be ready for the game. We ha...

Impact Roefs has not played in three games and remains questionable moving forward, with the goalie now a late call. This remains something for the club and fans to watch, as they are without their starting keeper, leaving Melker Ellborg to start in net. However, that could change Sunday if Roefs can reach full fitness, recording eight clean sheets in 28 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Roefs (hamstring) is still out for Saturday's clash against Brighton as he is not yet fit enough to feature, according to coach Regis Le Bris. "This weekend will come too soon for...

Impact Roefs remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Brighton due to a hamstring injury that has already forced him to miss the last two matches. The goalkeeper hopes to resume training next week and target a return for the match against Newcastle United, but in the meantime Melker Ellborg is expected to continue starting in goal.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10 • SI.COM

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MARCH 5 • SI.COM

Out with hamstring injury Roefs is out for Tuesday's match against Leeds United due to a hamstring injury, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "A minor hamstring injury. He stretched his leg during a save....

Impact Roefs was heading into Tuesday's game with some reports of an injury, and those claims were confirmed, forced out with a hamstring injury. This leaves Melker Ellborg to start in his place, with Simon Moore taking backup duties. A return date for the keeper is unknown, but with any hamstring injury, it's usually at least two weeks, likely keeping him out until the March 22 derby.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from team sheet Roefs is out for Tuesday's match against Leeds United due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Roefs was heading into Tuesday's game with some reports of an injury, but nothing confirmed, appearing to be the true case after the goalie was left out. This leaves Melker Ellborg to start in his place, with Simon Moore taking backup duties. More should come out soon on his status, having a week and a half until their next contest against Brighton on March 14.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one Roefs made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Roefs made four saves whole allowing just a goal against the cherries on Saturday. He's held two clean sheets in the last six appearances, only making 12 saves in that span. The keeper will face off with Leeds for the next game on Tuesday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three Sunday Roefs allowed three goals while making a save during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Fulham.

Impact Roefs allowed all three goals in the second half as Sunderland dropped all three points. The keeper has allowed seven goals while combining for five saves over his last three league starts. Sunderland take on Bournemouth away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Two saves in loss Roefs had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Roefs was under pressure throughout Wednesday's loss, but actually only faced three shots on his goal. The goalkeeper spent most of the match watching his defense block shot after shot as Liverpool poured on the attacking threat. Roefs nearly salvaged the draw but a Virgil van Dijk header from a corner proved to be unstoppable.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in loss Roefs had two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Arsenal.

Impact Roefs had a tough outing, struggling to deal with the more difficult chances he faced while finishing with two comfortable saves. He conceded three goals for the second straight away match and managed only one clean sheet and 13 saves in his last seven appearances, highlighting a recent dip in form ahead of Wednesday's match against Liverpool.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Easy clean sheet Roefs had no saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 3-0 win against Burnley.

Impact Roefs didn't face a shot during Monday's win. It was one of the easiest performances he's likely to have throughout his time in the top flight. He was never tested, didn't need to make a save and still came away with a win and clean sheet. The goalkeeper will have a far harder task against Arsenal next time out.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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