Sunderland vs Chelsea preview: November 8, 2026
Sunderland (1-2-6 W-D-L, 5 pts, 20th) host Chelsea (5-1-3 W-D-L, 16 pts, 4th) at Stadium of Light, Sunderland on November 8, 2026 in the 2026-27 Premier League.
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How do Sunderland and Chelsea compare heading into their match?
- Sunderland are 20th with 5 points from 9 matches (1-2-6 W-D-L); Chelsea are 4th with 16 points from 9 matches (5-1-3 W-D-L).
- Sunderland score 0.8 (2nd fewest of 20) and concede 1.9 (3rd most) per match. Chelsea score 2.1 (3rd most of 20) and concede 1.7 (6th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Sunderland 1.5 for and 1.7 against; Chelsea 1.4 for and 1.4 against.
- Sunderland at home: 1-1-2 W-D-L in 4 (0.3 scored, 1 conceded per match). Chelsea away: 2-0-2 W-D-L in 4 (1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded).
- Last 5 Premier League matches: Sunderland 0-1-4 W-D-L, Chelsea 3-0-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 4 of 9 (44%) Sunderland matches and 5 of 9 (56%) Chelsea matches; 3 or more goals in 3 of 9 (33%) and 6 of 9 (67%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Sunderland 2, Chelsea 0, draws 0.
Premier League matches this season only (Sunderland 9, Chelsea 9); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1-2-6 | 0-1-4 (0.8-2.4) | 0-1-4 (1.2-2.6) | 1-1-2 (0.3-1) |
| Chelsea | 5-1-3 | 3-0-2 (1.8-1.2) | 2-0-2 (1.5-1.8) | 3-1-1 (2.6-1.6) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Premier League season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Premier League matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Sunderland attack against Chelsea defense
| Sunderland for | Chelsea against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 0.8 (19th) | 1.7 (6th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.5 (9th) | 1.4 (12th) |
| Shots per match | 12.6 (13th) | 12.6 (12th) |
| Shots on target per match | 3.8 (13th) | 5.6 (2nd) |
| Big chances per match | 2.4 (10th) | 3.1 (4th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.8 (14th) | 8.4 (12th) |
| Corners per match | 4.2 (13th) | 5.7 (4th) |
Chelsea attack against Sunderland defense
| Chelsea for | Sunderland against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.1 (3rd) | 1.9 (3rd) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (10th) | 1.7 (3rd) |
| Shots per match | 13.9 (10th) | 13.7 (11th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.8 (1st) | 3.8 (12th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.6 (7th) | 3 (5th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.2 (9th) | 8.3 (14th) |
| Corners per match | 5.9 (5th) | 4.1 (13th) |
- Chelsea have the 3rd most goals per match (2.1) and Sunderland concede the 3rd most (1.9).
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Sunderland, home matches | Chelsea, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Record | 1-1-2 W-D-L | 2-0-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1 | 1.8 |
| Clean sheets | 2 of 4 (50%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| Failed to score | 3 of 4 (75%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| Both teams scored | 0 of 4 (0%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 2 of 4 (50%) | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 0 of 4 (0%) | 3 of 4 (75%) |
Scoring patterns
| Sunderland | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 2 of 9 (22%) | 2 of 9 (22%) |
| Failed to score | 4 of 9 (44%) | 2 of 9 (22%) |
| Both teams scored | 4 of 9 (44%) | 5 of 9 (56%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 7 of 9 (78%) | 9 of 9 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 9 (33%) | 6 of 9 (67%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 2 of 9 (22%) | 4 of 9 (44%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.3 for, 0.8 against | 0.8 for, 0.5 against (8 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.4 for, 1.1 against | 1.1 for, 1 against (8 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Sunderland | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.5 (9th) | 1.4 (10th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.7 (3rd) | 1.4 (12th) |
| Shots | 12.6 (13th) | 13.9 (10th) |
| Shots, opponents | 13.7 (11th) | 12.6 (12th) |
| Shots on target | 3.8 (13th) | 5.8 (1st) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 3.8 (12th) | 5.6 (2nd) |
| Big chances | 2.4 (10th) | 2.6 (7th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 3 (5th) | 3.1 (4th) |
| Possession % | 49.7 (9th) | 47.7 (12th) |
| Passes | 399.3 (13th) | 421.6 (10th) |
| Passes, opponents | 408.1 (14th) | 465 (6th) |
| Corners | 4.2 (13th) | 5.9 (5th) |
| Corners, opponents | 4.1 (13th) | 5.7 (4th) |
| Fouls | 10.9 (15th) | 9.7 (19th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 14.3 (3rd) | 12.9 (7th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.4 (15th) | 1.8 (13th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.7 (14th) | 3.1 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box | 7.8 (14th) | 9.2 (9th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 8.3 (14th) | 8.4 (12th) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.6 (8th) | 4.7 (7th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 5.1 (8th) | 3.9 (15th) |
| Big chances missed | 2 (6th) | 1.3 (13th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 2.3 (3rd) | 2.2 (4th) |
| Offsides | 2.3 (5th) | 1.6 (14th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 0.9 (19th) | 1.6 (13th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 75.7 (17th) | 84.2 (5th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 77.9 (16th) | 79.6 (11th) |
| Long balls | 57.9 (5th) | 47.8 (13th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 53.7 (7th) | 54.6 (4th) |
| Long balls completed | 25 (5th) | 18.3 (17th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 23.3 (6th) | 25.1 (1st) |
| Crosses | 18.9 (6th) | 15.4 (17th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 16.4 (12th) | 18.1 (7th) |
| Crosses completed | 4.3 (10th) | 3.1 (17th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 4.3 (6th) | 4.3 (6th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.9 (7th) | 6.6 (10th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.9 (16th) | 5.7 (17th) |
| Tackles | 14.1 (16th) | 16.6 (7th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 13.2 (18th) | 15.3 (10th) |
| Interceptions | 8.4 (10th) | 9.4 (7th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 7.4 (17th) | 8.3 (10th) |
| Clearances | 26.7 (8th) | 23.6 (16th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 30.3 (3rd) | 21.2 (17th) |
| Ground duels won | 34.3 (8th) | 35.4 (5th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 29.6 (16th) | 30.2 (15th) |
| Aerial duels won | 17.4 (3rd) | 13.7 (13th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 17.4 (5th) | 13.1 (14th) |
| Big saves | 0.6 (17th) | 0.6 (17th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1.3 (3rd) | 1.3 (3rd) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Sunderland
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): L 1-3 at Coventry City
- Oct 25, 2026 (Premier League): D 0-0 vs Leeds United
- Oct 18, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 at AFC Bournemouth
- Oct 10, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion
- Sep 20, 2026 (Premier League): L 3-5 at Manchester City
- Sep 12, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 vs Arsenal
Chelsea
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-0 vs Manchester United
- Oct 24, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Oct 17, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-0 at Everton
- Oct 10, 2026 (Premier League): W 5-1 vs AFC Bournemouth
- Sep 18, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-3 at Brentford
- Sep 12, 2026 (Premier League): D 2-2 vs Hull City
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 2025-26 | Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea (at Sunderland) |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 2025-26 | Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea (at Chelsea) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | forward | 7 | 3 G, 0 A, 15 SH | 3 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Nilson Angulo | forward | 8 | 1 G, 1 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | |
| Wilson Isidor | forward | 7 | 1 G, 0 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | |
| Enzo Le Fée | midfielder | 9 | 2 G, 1 A, 16 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Habib Diarra | midfielder | 4 | 0 G, 1 A, 1 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Assists |
| Thomas Meunier | defender | 7 | 0 G, 1 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Shots on target |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | forward | 6 | 5 G, 3 A, 16 SH | 4 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Pedro Neto | forward | 9 | 3 G, 1 A, 17 SH | 2 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Estêvão | forward | 7 | 0 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 8 SH | Shots |
| Cole Palmer | midfielder | 9 | 3 G, 3 A, 28 SH | 1 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Morgan Rogers | midfielder | 9 | 5 G, 1 A, 21 SH | 2 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Jorrel Hato | defender | 6 | 0 G, 2 A, 1 SH | 0 G, 0 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Premier League season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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