Sunderland welcome Chelsea to the Stadium of Light for a truly monumental season finale.
The ambitious Black Cats are chasing a generational opportunity to secure European football. They have not played in any continental competition since the 1974 Cup Winners’ Cup. Regis Le Bris has brilliantly transformed the newly promoted side into genuine top-half contenders.
A victory today could secure a Conference League spot depending on other Premier League results. They must overcome a distinct historical disadvantage against their visiting West London opponents. Sunderland have not completed a league double over Chelsea since the 2000-01 campaign. They secured a famous 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge earlier this season. The home crowd will demand a relentless attacking performance to break their recent home slump.
Sunderland team news
Regis Le Bris faces severe selection issues in the heart of his defensive line. Omar Alderete remains a massive doubt after suffering a painful hip injury last weekend. The crucial centre-back was withdrawn after just 23 minutes during the victory against Everton. Daniel Ballard is also completely unavailable as he serves the final match of his suspension. Luke O’Nien will likely partner Nordi Mukiele in an experimental central defensive pairing today.
Romaine Mundle, Bertrand Traore, and Simon Moore remain completely ruled out through various injuries. Chemsdine Talbi joined the growing casualty list this week following a minor training knock. In midfield, Enzo Le Fee arrives in superb form after starring against the Toffees.
The creative Frenchman has contributed 11 goals during a brilliant individual campaign. He will partner veteran Granit Xhaka, who leads the squad with six league assists. The former Arsenal captain needs one more assist to match his personal career record. Brian Brobbey will lead the line, hoping to exploit Chelsea’s highly vulnerable defensive structure.
Sunderland predicted lineup
Sunderland predicted XI: Roefs; Geertruida, Mukiele, O’Nien, Mandava; Xhaka, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Angulo; Brobbey.
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match at the Stadium of Light kicks off at 16:00 BST on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
How to watch Sunderland vs Chelsea?
In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports+, with coverage starting at 3.45pm. Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
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