Football› Premier League› Round 38› Sunderland vs Chelsea

Sunderland vs Chelsea — result, stats & head-to-head, 24 May 2026

Sunderland vs ChelseaPremier League · Round 38 · Stadium of Light2–1
Matches
Sunderland 2–1 Full time Chelsea

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Chelsea1 out
Caleb Wiley Injurysince 20 Oct 2025 · 53 matches missed

Starting XI

Chelsea3-4-1-2
20Jesus6.5
7↓Lomba Neto7.3↓ 65'
10⚽Palmer7.0
3Saseta6.4
8CFernández6.7
25↓Corozo6.7↓ 85'
27↓Gusto6.3↓ 85'
21↓Hato6.2↓ 52'
6Colwill7.0
29Fofana5.5
1Sanchez7.6

Timeline

  1. 25'
    Trai Hume · 1–0assist: Luke O'Nien
  2. 50'
    Malo Gusto · 2–0Left foot shot
  3. 56'
    Cole Palmer · 2–1assist: Pedro Neto 
  4. 62'
    Wesley Fofanasecond yellow
Show all 20 events (+16 subs & bookings)
  1. 25'
    Trai Hume · 1–0assist: Luke O'Nien
  2. 42'
    Nilson Anguloyellow card
  3. 50'
    Malo Gusto · 2–0Left foot shot
  4. 51'
    Lutsharel Geertruidayellow card
  5. 52'
    Jorrel Hato ↑ Reece James  ↓substitution
  6. 54'
    Wesley Fofanayellow card
  7. 56'
    Cole Palmer · 2–1assist: Pedro Neto 
  8. 61'
    Nilson Angulo ↑ Habib Diarra ↓substitution
  9. 61'
    Brian Brobbey ↑ Wilson Isidor ↓substitution
  10. 62'
    Wesley Fofanasecond yellow
  11. 65'
    Pedro Neto  ↑ Trevoh Chalobah  ↓substitution
  12. 69'
    Enzo Fernándezyellow card
  13. 73'
    Granit Xhakayellow card
  14. 81'
    Habib Diarrayellow card
  15. 85'
    Malo Gusto ↑ Josh Acheampong ↓substitution
  16. 85'
    Moisés Caicedo ↑ Liam Delap ↓substitution
  17. 89'
    Noah Sadikiyellow card
  18. 90+7'
    João Pedroyellow card
  19. 90+8'
    Enzo Le Fée ↑ Chris Rigg ↓substitution
  20. 90+11'
    Cole Palmeryellow card

Sunderland left · Chelsea right

Periods

Sunderland
1st half1
2nd half1
Extra time0
Chelsea
1st half0
2nd half1
Extra time0

Match statistics

21Shots8
6Shots on target3
6Corners2
15Fouls12
18Tackles7
5Yellow cards5

Match information

Premier LeagueCompetition
38Round
Sun 24 May · 15:00 UTCKickoff
Stadium of LightVenue
48,707Capacity
Chris KavanaghReferee
21°C · scattered cloudsWeather

Possession

Possession
44% · 56%
Duels won
48% · 52%
Pass accuracy
82% · 83%

Breakdown

Shooting
16Shots inside box4
5Shots outside box4
7Shots blocked2
2Big chances created2
2Big chances missed2
Passing
346Passes452
18Crosses9
1Accurate crosses1
44Long passes50
21Accurate long passes19
Defence
11Interceptions9
2Keeper saves5
Duels & dribbles
38Duels won41
6Dribble attempts17
2Successful dribbles7

Goalscorers

João Pedro 15Chelsea
Enzo Fernández 10Chelsea
Cole Palmer 10Chelsea

Bench

Sunderland · bench

3CirkinDF
11Rigg↑ 90'
12DossouFW
15FernándezDF
18Isidor6.7↑ 61'
19Diarra6.7↑ 61'
25TraoréFW
31EllborgGK
37BiFW

Chelsea · bench

9Delap6.4↑ 85'
12JörgensenGK
14Luis EssugoMF
17SantosMF
23Chalobah6.9↑ 65'
24James6.6↑ 52'
34Acheampong6.4↑ 85'
49FerreyraFW
55DerryFW

Managers

R
C

Previous meetings

In 1 recorded meeting, Sunderland have won 1 and Chelsea 0 — 0 ended level.

2025 · Premier LeagueChelsea vs Sunderland 1–2

Recent form

Sunderland LLDDW
Chelsea WLDLW

Premier League

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1Arsenal3826757127+4485
2Manchester City3823967735+4278
3Manchester United38201176950+1971
4Aston Villa38198115649+765
5Liverpool38179126353+1060
6AFC Bournemouth38131875854+457
7Sunderland381412124248-654
8Brighton & Hove Albion381411135246+653
9Brentford381411135552+353
10Chelsea381410145852+652
11Fulham38157164751-452
12Newcastle United38147175355-249
13Everton381310154750-349
14Leeds United381114134956-747
15Crystal Palace381112154151-1045
16Nottingham Forest381111164851-344
17Tottenham Hotspur381011174857-941
18West Ham United38109194665-1939
19Burnley38410243875-3722
20Wolverhampton Wanderers38311242768-4120

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
7
Sunderland
LLDDW
 6.89 54
10
Chelsea
WLDLW
 6.63 52
Market

No market on record.

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Form
SunderlandLLDDW
ChelseaWLDLW
Match stats
44Possession56
21Shots8
6On target3
6Corners2
5Yellow cards5