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Sunderland vs Chelsea

Premier LeagueFull time · 24 May 2026
Sunderland

Sunderland

Won · xG 2.01WWDDLLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
Trai Hume 25' · Malo Gusto 50' · Cole Palmer 56'

Chelsea

Lost · xG 0.80LWLDLLast 5
Chelsea
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Chelsea · last goal · 56'
64
36
Sunderland · 2.01 xG0.80 xG · Chelsea
Match StoryFull breakdown

Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea

Sunderland produced a memorable result on the final day of the Premier League season, beating Chelsea 2-1 at the Stadium of Light to secure seventh place and send the visiting side home pointless.

Our pick

Chelsea to win

44%Lost

Result

Sunderland2:1Chelsea

Sunderland v Chelsea

Our model leaned Chelsea to win at 44%. Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea. Pick missed.
Key Takeaways
Result

Sunderland picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Sunderland end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionPremier League
First Goal
Trai Hume
25'
Trai Hume
Luke O'NienAssist: Luke O'Nien
Match Report
Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea: Black Cats Stun the Blues in Premier League Finale
RMRafael Mbeki

Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea: Black Cats Stun the Blues in Premier League Finale

Sunderland produced a memorable result on the final day of the Premier League season, beating Chelsea 2-1 at the Stadium of Light to secure seventh place and send the visiting side home pointless.

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Key Events
  1. 25'
    SunderlandTrai HumeTrai Hume
    assist: Luke O'Nien
  2. 42'
    SunderlandNilson AnguloNilson Angulo
    Foul
  3. 50'
    SunderlandMalo GustoMalo Gusto
    Own Goal
  4. 51'
    SunderlandLutsharel GeertruidaLutsharel Geertruida
  5. 52'
    ChelseaReece JamesReece James
    off: Jorrel Hato
  6. 54'
    ChelseaWesley FofanaWesley Fofana
    Foul
  7. 56'
    ChelseaCole PalmerCole Palmer
    assist: Pedro Neto
  8. 61'
    SunderlandWilson IsidorWilson Isidor
    off: Brian Brobbey
  9. 61'
    SunderlandHabib DiarraHabib Diarra
    off: Nilson Angulo
  10. 65'
    ChelseaTrevoh ChalobahTrevoh Chalobah
    off: Pedro Neto
  11. 69'
    ChelseaEnzo FernándezEnzo Fernández
    Foul
  12. 73'
    SunderlandGranit XhakaGranit Xhaka
    Foul
  13. 81'
    SunderlandHabib DiarraHabib Diarra
    Foul
  14. 85'
    ChelseaLiam DelapLiam Delap
    off: Moisés Caicedo
  15. 85'
    ChelseaJosh AcheampongJosh Acheampong
    off: Malo Gusto
  16. 89'
    SunderlandNoah SadikiNoah Sadiki
    Time wasting
  17. 90+7'
    ChelseaJoão PedroJoão Pedro
    Foul
  18. 90+11'
    ChelseaCole PalmerCole Palmer
    Argument
  19. 90+8'
    SunderlandChris RiggChris Rigg
    off: Enzo Le Fée
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Sunderland 2.01 xGChelsea 0.80 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Premier League standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Sunderland vs Chelsea?

The match finished 2-1 to Sunderland.

Who won Sunderland vs Chelsea?

Sunderland won the match 2-1.

When did Sunderland vs Chelsea take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

📊 Match recap and data context

Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Stadium of Light in a Premier League result that went against our model's 44% pick for a Chelsea win. Sunderland's recent form, which included three wins in five matches, proved decisive; the visitors could not break through despite Chelsea's stronger record in that same span. Both sides found the net, aligning with Sunderland's recent pattern of both teams scoring in four of their last five outings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result represented a significant swing in form for both sides. Sunderland's victory consolidated their position in 7th place and reinforced their upward trajectory with 10 goals scored across their recent run. Chelsea's defeat at 10th place exposed defensive fragility despite their season-long clean sheet record; the loss dropped them further from European qualification spots. Our model flagged this as a notable upset given Chelsea's superior defensive metrics entering the match.

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Sunderland v Chelsea · Premier League · 24/05/2026, 16:00:00