Sunderland vs Chelsea: Premier League Match Update

Match Context

The Premier League clash at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, kicks off on 24 May 2026. Sunderland enter the final regular round in 10th place on 51 points (goal difference -7), while Chelsea sit 8th with 52 points and a goal difference of 7.

Sunderland Availability

Sunderland face multiple absences.

• 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.

Key creator E. Le Fée (5 goals, 6 assists) and fellow playmaker G. Xhaka (1 goal, 6 assists) are both available, preserving Sunderland’s main supply line.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea also have significant issues.

• J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined.
• Estêvão (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
• R. Lavia (Knock) is sidelined.
• M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined.

Top scorer Joã o Pedro (15 goals, 5 assists) and midfielder E. Fernández (10 goals, 4 assists) are both available, a major boost to Chelsea’s attack.

Impact Summary

Sunderland’s absences mainly hit depth across defense and attack, but their primary creators remain intact. Chelsea lose attacking options and midfield depth, yet retain the bulk of their attacking output through Joã o Pedro and E. Fernández.