At a glance
Sunderland welcome Chelsea to the Stadium of Light on Sunday 8 November 2026 sitting bottom of the Premier League and searching for a first win in five. According to MatchIntel data, the hosts have taken just one point from their last five league outings, while Chelsea have won three of their last five. The form lines point clearly toward the visitors, though the wider picture around Sunderland — a managerial situation under scrutiny and a European campaign reportedly straining domestic resources — adds uncertainty to any projection.
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Sunderland: 5 recorded matches, W–D–L 0–1–4; goals 4:12.
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Chelsea: 5 recorded matches, W–D–L 3–0–2; goals 9:6.
Points per game in this sample: 0.2 vs 1.8. Opponent strength and different competitions can affect this comparison.
No verified injury updates in this report. This does not mean every player is available.
Before kickoff, check the official starting lineups: they may change the match scenario.
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