Sunderland vs Chelsea Match Preview: Key Player Availability

Sunderland host Chelsea at Stadium of Light on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Sunderland sit 10th on 51 points (goal difference -7), while Chelsea are 8th with 52 points and a goal difference of 7.

Sunderland Availability

Sunderland face multiple absences. D. Ballard (Red Card) is sidelined. S. Moore (Wrist Injury) is sidelined. R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. C. Talbi (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. O. Alderete (Injury) is doubtful. B. Traoré (Knee Injury) is doubtful. Creative hub E. Le Fée, with 5 goals and 6 assists, is available, as is G. Xhaka, who has 1 goal and 6 assists.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea also have a lengthy list. J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined. An unnamed Chelsea attacker (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. R. Lavia (Knock) is sidelined. M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined. Key attacker João Pedro, Chelsea’s leading scorer with 15 goals and 5 assists, is available, as is E. Fernández, who has contributed 10 goals and 4 assists.

Impact Summary

Sunderland’s absences are concentrated in defense and depth attacking options, but their main creators remain intact, limiting the attacking output lost. Chelsea, despite several injuries and the suspension of M. Mudryk, retain the bulk of their attacking firepower through João Pedro and E. Fernández, preserving most of their league-leading goal contribution.