Premier League,
Round 38
Sunderland
SUN
Chelsea
CHE
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Venue
- Stadium of Light
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Referee
- C. Kavanagh
Match Stats
Match Statistics
Match Lineups
Starting XI
- 22 R. Roefs G
- 6 L. Geertruida D
- 20 N. Mukiele D
- 13 L. O'Nien D
- 17 R. Mandava D
- 34 G. Xhaka M
- 27 N. Sadiki M
- 32 T. Hume M
- 28 E. Le Fee M
- 10 N. Angulo M
- 9 B. Brobbey F
Substitutes
- 31 M. Ellborg
- 25 B. Traore
- 15 O. Alderete
- 3 D. Cirkin
- 11 C. Rigg
- 19 H. Diarra
- 37 J. T. Bi
- 18 W. Isidor
- 12 E. Mayenda
Starting XI
- 1 R. Sanchez G
- 29 W. Fofana D
- 6 L. Colwill D
- 21 J. Hato D
- 27 M. Gusto M
- 25 M. Caicedo M
- 8 E. Fernandez M
- 3 M. Cucurella M
- 10 C. Palmer F
- 7 P. Neto F
- 20 Joao Pedro F
Substitutes
- 12 F. Jorgensen
- 23 T. Chalobah
- 24 R. James
- 49 A. Garnacho
- 17 Andrey Santos
- 9 L. Delap
- 14 D. Essugo
- 34 J. Acheampong
- 55 J. Derry
Match Summary
Open with the headline story of the match. What was the final score and what defined the result? Summarise the key narrative in 2-3 sentences.
Key Moments
Walk through the pivotal moments of the match. Cover the goals, any controversial decisions, red cards, or turning points in detail.
Tactical Analysis
How did both managers set their teams up? Did any tactical changes swing the match? Discuss formations, pressing, and where the game was won or lost.
League Table
Premier League 2026
England
| # | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 15 |
W
W
W
W
W
|
| 2 |
Arsenal |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
L
W
W
W
W
|
| 3 |
Brighton |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 10 |
W
W
D
L
W
|
| 4 |
Brentford |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
W
D
D
D
W
|
| 5 |
Leeds |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
D
W
D
D
W
|
| 6 |
Liverpool |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
W
D
W
D
D
|
| 7 |
Everton |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
W
D
D
D
W
|
| 8 |
Hull City |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
L
D
D
W
W
|
| 9 |
Newcastle |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
W
L
D
W
D
|
| 10 |
Chelsea |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 7 |
L
D
L
W
W
|
| 11 |
Ipswich |
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 6 |
L
W
L
L
W
|
| 12 |
Manchester United |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
D
L
D
W
L
|
| 13 |
Nottingham Forest |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 5 |
L
W
D
D
L
|
| 14 |
Sunderland |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 4 |
L
L
D
W
L
|
| 15 |
Crystal Palace |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 4 |
D
L
W
L
L
|
| 16 |
Aston Villa |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4 |
W
L
D
L
L
|
| 17 |
Bournemouth |
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 |
L
D
D
D
L
|
| 18 |
Coventry |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -9 | 3 |
W
L
L
L
L
|
| 19 |
Fulham |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 2 |
D
D
L
L
L
|
| 20 |
Tottenham |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 2 |
L
D
D
L
L
|
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4 : Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Position 5 : Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation – Championship
Head to Head
Analyse recent form for both sides. Pick out any trends from the head-to-head record that are worth noting.
Sunderland vs Chelsea H2H
Previous meetings 10
Won
5
Won
5
What’s Next
Put the result in context. How does it affect the league table, the title race, relegation battle, or European qualification? What is next for both teams?
Upcoming Fixtures : Sunderland
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15:00 2026-10-10
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BOU
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COV
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SUN
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Chelsea
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Recent Results : Chelsea
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Premier League
Brentford
BRE
L 3 – 0 2026-09-18
Chelsea
CHE
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Premier League
Chelsea
CHE
D 2 – 2 2026-09-12
Hull City
HUL
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League Cup
Chelsea
CHE
W 6 – 3 2026-09-09
Leeds
LEE
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Premier League
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ARS
L 2 – 1 2026-09-06
Chelsea
CHE
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Premier League
Chelsea
CHE
W 4 – 3 2026-08-30
Brighton
BRI
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