Sunderland vs Chelsea: Premier League Match Preview

The Premier League meeting between Sunderland and Chelsea is scheduled for 24 May 2026 at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, with C. Kavanagh appointed as referee. Going into this Regular Season - 38 fixture, Sunderland sit 10th on 51 points (goal difference -7), while Chelsea are 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, with 5 goals and 6 assists, is available, as is fellow playmaker G. Xhaka, who has 1 goal and 6 assists.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea also travel with a lengthy list of issues. J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined. The unnamed attacker with playerId 425733 (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. R. Lavia (Knock) is sidelined. M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined. Top scorer João Pedro, who has contributed 15 goals and 5 assists, and E. Fernández, with 10 goals and 4 assists, are both available.

Impact Summary

Sunderland’s absences are concentrated in defense and depth attacking options, while Chelsea lose several forwards and midfielders but retain the bulk of their attacking output through João Pedro and E. Fernández.