Premier League · May 24, 2026 · 15:00 · Stadium of Light
Final score: Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea
Expert tip
goals: under · Rinalds
Match preview
The Stadium of Light prepares for a fascinating Premier League clash on May 24, 2026, as Sunderland host Chelsea. Despite Chelsea’s superior league position, the Black Cats enter this fixture with impressive recent form, having secured three wins from their last five outings. Their 36% win rate this season, coupled with a solid defensive record (40 conceded), suggests they are a tough nut to crack on home soil.
Chelsea, meanwhile, arrive in disarray. Their recent form is a significant concern, with just one win in their last five matches, starkly contrasting with their 41% season win rate. While they boast a more prolific attack (53 goals scored), their defensive vulnerability (41 conceded) will be tested. Head-to-head records also offer little comfort to the Blues, with Sunderland having snatched two wins in their last five encounters, including a surprising 2-1 victory earlier this season. The bookmakers reflect this uncertainty, giving Sunderland a 45% chance of victory, mirroring the draw probability, and placing Chelsea as significant underdogs with only a 10% win chance. Expect a hard-fought encounter where Sunderland's momentum could prove decisive against a struggling Chelsea side.
22. R. Roefs, 20. N. Mukiele, 13. L. O'Nien, 15. O. Alderete, 17. R. Mandava, 34. G. Xhaka, 27. N. Sadiki, 11. C. Rigg, 19. H. Diarra, 28. E. Le Fee, 9. B. Brobbey
1. R. Sanchez, 27. M. Gusto, 29. W. Fofana, 21. J. Hato, 3. M. Cucurella, 25. M. Caicedo, 8. E. Fernandez, 41. Estêvão, 10. C. Palmer, 7. P. Neto, 9. L. Delap
Match events
25' Goal Normal Goal — T. Hume (Sunderland) (assists: L. O'Nien)
42' Card Yellow Card — N. Angulo (Sunderland)
50' Goal Own Goal — M. Gusto (Sunderland)
52' Card Yellow Card — L. Geertruida (Sunderland)
53' subst Substitution 1 — J. Hato (Chelsea) (assists: R. James)
54' Card Yellow Card — W. Fofana (Chelsea)
56' Goal Normal Goal — C. Palmer (Chelsea) (assists: P. Neto)
61' subst Substitution 1 — B. Brobbey (Sunderland) (assists: W. Isidor)
61' subst Substitution 2 — N. Angulo (Sunderland) (assists: H. Diarra)
62' Card Yellow Card — W. Fofana (Chelsea)
62' Card Red Card — W. Fofana (Chelsea)
65' subst Substitution 2 — P. Neto (Chelsea) (assists: T. Chalobah)
69' Card Yellow Card — E. Fernandez (Chelsea)
73' Card Yellow Card — G. Xhaka (Sunderland)
81' Card Yellow Card — H. Diarra (Sunderland)
85' subst Substitution 3 — M. Caicedo (Chelsea) (assists: L. Delap)
85' subst Substitution 4 — M. Gusto (Chelsea) (assists: J. Acheampong)
89' Card Yellow Card — N. Sadiki (Sunderland)
90'+7 Card Yellow Card — Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
90'+8 subst Substitution 3 — E. Le Fee (Sunderland) (assists: C. Rigg)
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