Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction: head to head and form
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Sunderland vs Chelsea: how they're doing this season
Sunderland are 20th in the Premier League with 4 points; Chelsea are 4th with 13. Here is each side's season so far and their last five games.
Sunderland
20th in the Premier League Last five games, all competitions
- Lost 0–2 at Bournemouth
- Lost 0–2 v Brighton
- Lost 3–5 at Manchester City
- Lost 0–2 v Arsenal
- Won 1–0 v Hull City
Going by the chances they have created and allowed, we would expect them to have about 8.5 points (16th in the league on that measure). They actually have 5 fewer.
Chelsea
4th in the Premier League Last five games, all competitions
- Won 2–0 at Everton
- Won 5–1 v Bournemouth
- Lost 0–3 at Brentford
- Drew 2–2 v Hull City
- Won 6–3 v Leeds
Going by the chances they have created and allowed, we would expect them to have about 8.9 points (13th in the league on that measure). They actually have 4 more.
Sunderland vs Chelsea head to head record
The 16 meetings between Sunderland and Chelsea we hold, back to November 2010. Games since October 2025 cover every competition; the older ones are Premier League games from our results archive.
Results
16 meetings-
24 May 2026
Premier League Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea Sunderland won -
25 Oct 2025
Premier League Chelsea 1–2 Sunderland Sunderland won - From our results archive: Premier League, 2010-11 to 2024-25
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21 May 2017
Premier League Chelsea 5–1 Sunderland Chelsea won -
14 Dec 2016
Premier League Sunderland 0–1 Chelsea Chelsea won -
7 May 2016
Premier League Sunderland 3–2 Chelsea Sunderland won -
19 Dec 2015
Premier League Chelsea 3–1 Sunderland Chelsea won -
24 May 2015
Premier League Chelsea 3–1 Sunderland Chelsea won -
29 Nov 2014
Premier League Sunderland 0–0 Chelsea Draw -
19 Apr 2014
Premier League Chelsea 1–2 Sunderland Sunderland won -
4 Dec 2013
Premier League Sunderland 3–4 Chelsea Chelsea won
Show 6 older meetings
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7 Apr 2013
Premier League Chelsea 2–1 Sunderland Chelsea won -
8 Dec 2012
Premier League Sunderland 1–3 Chelsea Chelsea won -
14 Jan 2012
Premier League Chelsea 1–0 Sunderland Chelsea won -
10 Sep 2011
Premier League Sunderland 1–2 Chelsea Chelsea won -
1 Feb 2011
Premier League Sunderland 2–4 Chelsea Chelsea won -
14 Nov 2010
Premier League Chelsea 0–3 Sunderland Sunderland won
Older meetings were played by different squads and managers. Our preview leans on current form, and uses this record as background.
Next Sunderland vs Chelsea match
Our betting tips, predicted score and bet builder for this game go up on this page from Thursday 5 November, three days before kick-off. Until then, the head to head record and both teams' current form are above.
See this week's match predictionsSunderland and Chelsea: next fixtures
Their next Premier League games. Each match links to our prediction page once it is live.
Sunderland
- H Sunderland vs Leeds Sun 25 Oct, 16:30
- A Coventry vs Sunderland Sat 31 Oct, 15:00
- A Aston Villa vs Sunderland Sat 21 Nov, 15:00
- H Sunderland vs Tottenham Sun 29 Nov, 14:05
- A Liverpool vs Sunderland Wed 2 Dec, 20:00
Chelsea
- H Chelsea vs Man United Sat 31 Oct, 12:30
- H Chelsea vs Leeds Sat 21 Nov, 15:00
- A Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Fri 27 Nov, 20:00
- H Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Wed 2 Dec, 20:00
- H Chelsea vs Liverpool Sat 5 Dec, 15:00
Sunderland vs Chelsea head to head FAQs
When do Sunderland and Chelsea play next?
Their next meeting is on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 14:00 at Stadium of Light (Premier League). Our betting tips, predicted score and bet builder go up on this page from Thursday 5 November, three days before kick-off.
What was the score the last time Sunderland played Chelsea?
Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea on 24 May 2026 (Premier League).
Who has won more Sunderland vs Chelsea games?
In their last 10 meetings, Sunderland won 4, Chelsea won 5 and 1 ended level.
How many goals are there in Sunderland vs Chelsea games?
They have averaged 3.6 goals a game in their last 10 meetings. Both teams scored in 8 and 8 had three or more goals.
Where are Sunderland in the table?
Sunderland are 20th in the Premier League with 4 points from 7 games (won 1, drew 1, lost 5).
Where are Chelsea in the table?
Chelsea are 4th in the Premier League with 13 points from 7 games (won 4, drew 1, lost 2).