Sunderland v Chelsea: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Sunderland take 2 points from their last 6; Chelsea have 7 from theirs.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | DLLLLD | 2/18 | 1.03 | 1.45 | 48% | 43% |
| Chelsea | LDLWWL | 7/18 | 1.6 | 1.48 | 63% | 68% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Sunderland | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 5 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
Head-to-Head
- Sunderland wins
- 2
- Draws
- 0
- Chelsea wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 2
- 24 May 2026 Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea
- 25 Oct 2025 Chelsea 1–2 Sunderland
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Season Stats Compared
| Sunderland | Stat | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 12 | Won | 16 |
| 12 | Drawn | 9 |
| 16 | Lost | 15 |
| 30% | Win rate | 40% |
| 1.03 | Goals per game | 1.6 |
| 1.45 | Conceded per game | 1.48 |
| 25% | Clean sheets | 20% |
| 38% | Failed to score | 20% |
| 48% | Both teams scored | 63% |
| 43% | Over 2.5 goals | 68% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Sunderland perform at home against how Chelsea travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland at home | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40% | 1 | 1.1 |
| Chelsea away | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40% | 1.5 | 1.45 |
Key Players 2026/27
Sunderland
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Brobbey | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E. Le Fée | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Angulo | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| W. Isidor | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Rogers | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Pedro Neto | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Palmer | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| J. Henderson | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Sunderland
- 7 B. Brobbey — 31 apps, 1 assists
- 6 W. Isidor — 32 apps, 0 assists
- 5 E. Le Fée — 36 apps, 6 assists
- 4 C. Talbi — 28 apps, 1 assists
- 3 N. Mukiele — 32 apps, 3 assists
Chelsea
- 15 João Pedro — 35 apps, 5 assists
- 10 E. Fernández — 36 apps, 4 assists
- 10 C. Palmer — 26 apps, 1 assists
- 7 K. Páez — 30 apps, 3 assists
- 5 Pedro Neto — 34 apps, 6 assists
Recent Results
Sunderland
- 25 Oct Sunderland 0–0 Leeds
- 18 Oct Bournemouth 2–0 Sunderland
- 10 Oct Sunderland 0–2 Brighton
- 20 Sep Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland
- 12 Sep Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal
Chelsea
- 24 Oct Chelsea 0–2 Tottenham
- 17 Oct Everton 0–2 Chelsea
- 10 Oct Chelsea 5–1 Bournemouth
- 18 Sep Brentford 3–0 Chelsea
- 12 Sep Chelsea 2–2 Hull City
Sunderland v Chelsea FAQs
- When is Sunderland v Chelsea?
- Kick-off is 2:00pm on Sunday 8 November 2026 at Stadium of Light.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 2 for Sunderland, 0 for Chelsea, and 0 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Sunderland are 20th on 5 points; Chelsea are 5th on 13.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 48% of Sunderland games and 63% of Chelsea games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 43% and 68% respectively.