Sunderland vs Chelsea Match Update: Premier League Clash

The Premier League meeting at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, kicks off on 2026-05-24. Sunderland host Chelsea in the final Regular Season - 38 round, with the home side currently 10th on 51 points (goal difference -7) and the visitors 8th on 52 points (goal difference 7), chasing a Conference League qualification spot.

Sunderland Availability

Sunderland face a lengthy absentee list. D. Ballard (Red Card) is sidelined. S. Moore (Wrist Injury) is sidelined. R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. C. Talbi (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. O. Alderete (Injury) is doubtful. B. Traoré (Knee Injury) is doubtful. Creative hub E. Le Fée and fellow playmaker G. Xhaka, both among the league’s leading assist providers with 6 each, are available and expected to shoulder extra responsibility.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea also have several enforced absences. J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined. Estêvão (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Bynoe-Gittens (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. R. Lavia (Knock) is sidelined. M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined. Prolific attacker João Pedro, Chelsea’s leading scorer with 15 goals and 5 assists, and E. Fernández, on 10 league goals, are both available, preserving much of Chelsea’s attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Sunderland’s issues are concentrated in defense and depth options, while their primary creators remain intact. Chelsea lose several rotation attackers and midfield options, but crucially retain their two most productive scorers, limiting the overall attacking output lost on both sides.