Match

Sunderland vs Chelsea: result 2-1 and analysis

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 38Kick-off on May 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadium of Light, Sunderland

Sunderland
2-1
Chelsea

Full time

What was the result of Sunderland vs Chelsea?

Sunderland won 2-1 on May 24, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 25′T. HumeSunderland
  • 50′M. GustoSunderland (o.g.)
  • 56′C. PalmerChelsea

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sunderland have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Chelsea have 5, 1 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Sunderland
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 17, 2026Everton(away)3-1Premier League
May 9, 2026Manchester United(home)0-0Premier League
May 2, 2026Wolves(away)1-1Premier League
Apr 24, 2026Nottingham Forest(home)0-5Premier League
Apr 19, 2026Aston Villa(away)3-4Premier League
Chelsea
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 19, 2026Tottenham(home)2-1Premier League
May 16, 2026Manchester City(home)0-1FA Cup
May 9, 2026Liverpool(away)1-1Premier League
May 4, 2026Nottingham Forest(home)1-3Premier League
Apr 26, 2026Leeds(home)1-0FA Cup

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Sunderland win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Chelsea win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 25, 2025Chelsea 1-2 SunderlandPremier League
May 21, 2017Chelsea 5-1 SunderlandPremier League
Dec 14, 2016Sunderland 0-1 ChelseaPremier League
May 7, 2016Sunderland 3-2 ChelseaPremier League
Dec 19, 2015Chelsea 3-1 SunderlandPremier League
May 24, 2015Chelsea 3-1 SunderlandPremier League

Last archived meeting: Chelsea vs Sunderland on Oct 25, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Sunderland score 0.9 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Chelsea score 1.5 and concede 1.9.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Sunderland0.91.546/156/15
Chelsea1.51.926/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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