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Sunderland v Chelsea result

Full-time · Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea

Premier League · · Stadium of Light

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The model’s pre-match pick

Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea — Sunderland won this Premier League match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.

Free pick
Home or Away
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 77.7% of 5142 landed (95% range 76.5–78.8%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
How often calls like this land: when the model rated home or away, not the draw (double chance) between 62% and 80% in 21 top-flight leagues over the last 365 days — every such forecast, not only the free picks — it landed 1,910 of 2,556 times (74.7%), against an average rating of 73.4%. How we measure →
Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Sunderland: 2.34 to 0.92 in expected goals, from 21 shots to 9, ahead on xG from the 45th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Sunderland beat Chelsea 2–1 at Stadium of Light in the Premier League on Sunday 24 May. Sunderland are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

The goals

Sunderland led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Sunderland: Trai Hume (25’, assisted by L. O'Nien); Chelsea: an own goal by Malo Gusto (50’) and Cole Palmer (56’, assisted by Pedro Neto). Wesley Fofana (62’) was sent off.

Discipline

C. Kavanagh showed 10 yellow cards and one red — against 4.4 yellows a game across the last 22 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Sunderland: N. Angulo (42’), Lutsharel Geertruida (51’), Granit Xhaka (73’), H. Diarra (81’) and Noah Sadiki (89’); Chelsea: Wesley Fofana (54’), Wesley Fofana (62’), Enzo Fernández (69’), João Pedro (90+7’) and Cole Palmer (90+11’).

What it changes

Sunderland move up from ninth to seventh (38 league matches played). Sunderland have scored 42 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Sunderland have conceded 48 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Chelsea move down from eighth to 10th (38 league matches played). Chelsea have scored 58 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Chelsea have conceded 52 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Trai Hume (Sunderland) 8.1, Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) 6.4 and N. Mukiele (Sunderland) 5.3 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Sunderland or Chelsea (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 77.7% of the time in the last 90 days (3993 of 5142).

Next up

Sunderland next host Chelsea on 8 November 2026.

Chelsea next travel to Sunderland on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Sunderland: Sunderland v Chelsea, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea · Premier League
  • Venue: Stadium of Light · Sunderland
  • Referee: C. Kavanagh
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 1): Sunderland 1 · draws 0 · Chelsea 0 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Sunderland 1W 2D 2L · Chelsea 2W 1D 2L

Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 0.63
Goals
against 1.63 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.75
over 8 matches
4.13 / 5.13
Corners
against 5.5 / 4.63 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 2.63
Shots on target
against 5 / 4.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.5 / 2.75
Cards
against 2.25 / 2 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4.41 yellows
Referee · C. Kavanagh
22.55 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 22 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 19 May 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameSunderland for / againstLineChelsea for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.75our book
0.63 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
4.13 for · 5.5 against n 8
9.5standard
5.13 for · 4.63 against n 8
Shots
12.5 for · 13.13 against n 8
19.5standard
11.25 for · 9.88 against n 8
Shots on target
4.13 for · 5 against n 8
8.5standard
2.63 for · 4.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
12 for · 12.25 against n 8
21.5standard
12.13 for · 14.25 against n 8
Cards shown
2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8
3.5standard
2.75 for · 2 against n 8

Referee: C. Kavanagh — 4.41 yellow cards a game, 0.14 red cards, 22.55 fouls over 22 matches.

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Sunderland

Sunderland Goalkeeper

Sunderland — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
R. Roefs35903150 min1103.1 /90451.3 /9010 /90
M. Ellborg490360 min102.5 /9030.8 /9000 /90
Sunderland — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Roefs n 890
3.46/5
M. Ellborg n 490
2.53/3

Sunderland Defensive

Sunderland — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
T. Hume37823029 min631.9 /90260.8 /90120.4 /901775.3 /90341 /9090.3 /90
O. Alderete34852892 min351.1 /90361.1 /90290.9 /901544.8 /90341.1 /9060.2 /90
N. Mukiele31902775 min682.2 /90371.2 /9090.3 /901805.8 /90331.1 /9050.2 /90
Dan Ballard29772229 min341.4 /90210.8 /90241 /901757.1 /90291.2 /9040.2 /90
Reinildo23821878 min351.7 /90301.4 /90140.7 /901175.6 /90301.4 /9060.3 /90
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Sunderland — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
T. Hume n 878.3
1.34/3
1.76/4
—
E. Le Fée n 880.6
0.63/1
1.76/4
—
R. Roefs n 890
00/0
0.43/0
—
O. Alderete n 878.3
1.77/3
0.63/1
—
N. Sadiki n 886.1
1.27/1
1.65/4
E. Fernández
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Sunderland — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Hume n 878.3
1.46/4
E. Le Fée n 880.6
2.98/7
O. Alderete n 878.3
16/1
N. Sadiki n 886.1
1.45/3
G. Xhaka n 890
1.87/3
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Sunderland Attacking

Sunderland — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
B. Brobbey28661858 min70.3 /9010 /90261.3 /90170.8 /90150.7 /9020.1 /90
C. Talbi27621684 min40.2 /9010.1 /90231.2 /90120.6 /90140.7 /90181 /90
W. Isidor25471163 min30.2 /9000 /90272.1 /90131 /9000 /9070.5 /90
Eliezer Mayenda1459824 min20.2 /9000 /90111.2 /9060.7 /9050.5 /9070.8 /90
R. Mundle1239473 min00 /9000 /9081.5 /9040.8 /9020.4 /90193.6 /90
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Sunderland — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Hume n 878.3
0.43/0
0.11/0
E. Le Fée n 880.6
15/2
0.63/1
R. Roefs n 890
00/0
00/0
O. Alderete n 878.3
0.93/2
0.42/1
N. Sadiki n 886.1
0.43/0
0.32/0
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Sunderland — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Hume n 878.3
0.11/0
00/0
E. Le Fée n 880.6
0.11/0
0.32/0
R. Roefs n 890
00/0
00/0
O. Alderete n 878.3
00/0
00/0
N. Sadiki n 886.1
00/0
0.11/0
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Chelsea

Chelsea Goalkeeper

Chelsea — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Robert Sánchez51894521 min1412.8 /90651.3 /9000 /90
F. Jörgensen13811053 min181.5 /90171.5 /9000 /90
Kepa Arrizabalaga19090 min22 /9000 /9000 /90
Chelsea — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Robert Sánchez n 887
2.65/4
F. Jörgensen n 876.1
2.46/3

Chelsea Defensive

Chelsea — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Marc Cucurella51804075 min892 /90501.1 /90160.4 /901894.2 /90731.6 /90130.3 /90
M. Gusto51703551 min902.3 /90571.4 /9050.1 /901674.2 /90330.8 /9080.2 /90
T. Chalobah47843945 min370.8 /90481.1 /90200.5 /901733.9 /90250.6 /9040.1 /90
R. James38742798 min642.1 /90471.5 /90100.3 /901444.6 /90331.1 /9060.2 /90
W. Fofana34752556 min260.9 /90541.9 /90240.8 /901445.1 /90331.2 /9080.3 /90
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Chelsea — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Fernández n 889.8
14/3
1.66/4
N. Sadiki
Pedro Neto n 874.5
1.55/3
0.63/1
—
Robert Sánchez n 887
00/0
0.32/0
—
M. Caicedo n 889
27/4
27/4
—
Marc Cucurella n 888
1.45/3
1.36/2
—
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Chelsea — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Fernández n 889.8
1.36/2
Pedro Neto n 874.5
1.14/2
M. Caicedo n 889
1.67/3
Marc Cucurella n 888
1.57/4
M. Gusto n 887.9
1.85/4
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Chelsea Attacking

Chelsea — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
João Pedro50733647 min220.5 /9060.1 /90751.9 /90401 /90401 /90541.3 /90
L. Delap33491608 min30.2 /9040.2 /90362 /90201.1 /90120.7 /90160.9 /90
J. Bynoe-Gittens23461066 min10.1 /9050.4 /90141.2 /9070.6 /90171.4 /90353 /90
Tyrique George1148528 min40.7 /9010.2 /9091.5 /9081.4 /9081.4 /9030.5 /90
Marc Guiu1046456 min20.4 /9010.2 /90132.6 /9081.6 /9030.6 /9020.4 /90
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Chelsea — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
E. Fernández n 889.8
1.87/6
1.15/3
Pedro Neto n 874.5
0.53/0
0.53/0
Robert Sánchez n 887
00/0
00/0
M. Caicedo n 889
0.32/0
0.11/0
Marc Cucurella n 888
0.64/1
0.32/0
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Chelsea — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 19 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Fernández n 889.8
0.43/0
0.11/0
Pedro Neto n 874.5
00/0
0.53/0
Robert Sánchez n 887
00/0
00/0
M. Caicedo n 889
00/0
00/0
Marc Cucurella n 888
00/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
SunderlandChelsea
44%Possession56%
1.84Expected goals (xG)0.89
21Shots8
6Shots on target3
8Shots off target3
7Blocked shots2
16Shots inside the box4
6Corners2
2Offsides1
15Fouls12
5Yellow cards5
0Red cards1
2Saves5
346Passes452
82%Pass accuracy83%

Sunderland Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
R. Roefs9000001005.9
L. Geertruida90000001Y6.5
N. Mukiele9000101206.9
L. O'Nien9001112106.7
Reinildo9000000406.5
G. Xhaka90000000Y7.9
N. Sadiki90000020Y6.9
T. Hume9010216308.2
E. Le Fée8900224407.9
N. Angulo61003102Y6.3
B. Brobbey6100310006.5
H. Diarra sub29001010Y6.7
W. Isidor sub2900100106.7
C. Rigg sub10000000–

Chelsea Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Robert Sánchez9000000006.6
Levi Colwill9000000107.2
E. Fernández90000021Y6.3
Marc Cucurella9000000206.5
C. Palmer90103200Y7.6
João Pedro90002001Y6.9
M. Gusto8500001206.7
M. Caicedo8500001006.9
Pedro Neto6501003007.2
W. Fofana62000000RY5.2
J. Hato5200000005.9
R. James sub3800110006.9
T. Chalobah sub2500000007.3
Joshua Kofi Acheampong sub1800000006.7
L. Delap sub1800000006.2

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Sunderland v Chelsea — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
SunderlandLLDDW
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
ChelseaWLDLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 1
Sunderland 1 · 0 draws · Chelsea 0 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-10-25 Chelsea 1–2 Sunderland
League standing · 2025/26
Sunderland#7 pos54 pts38 pl-6 GD
Chelsea#10 pos52 pts38 pl+6 GD
Goals per game
Sunderland scored1.11
Chelsea scored1.53
Sunderland conceded1.26
Chelsea conceded1.37

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Sunderland 2.34 xG from 21 shots, Chelsea 0.92 from 9. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Brian Brobbey 45' · 0.60 xGBrian Brobbey 49' · 0.58 xGJoão Pedro 37' · 0.46 xGCole Palmer 3' · 0.25 xGNilson Angulo 58' · 0.15 xGNilson Angulo 51' · 0.13 xGHabib Diarra 69' · 0.11 xGLuke O'Nien 18' · 0.11 xGWilson Isidor 87' · 0.10 xGMoisés Caicedo 14' · 0.09 xGBrian Brobbey 30' · 0.06 xGNordi Mukiele 69' · 0.05 xGJoão Pedro 14' · 0.05 xGTrai Hume 43' · 0.05 xGWilson Isidor 78' · 0.05 xGNilson Angulo 34' · 0.04 xGNordi Mukiele 18' · 0.04 xGEnzo Le Fée 5' · 0.04 xGHabib Diarra 67' · 0.03 xGEnzo Le Fée 72' · 0.03 xGCole Palmer 76' · 0.03 xGLuke O'Nien 54' · 0.03 xGBrian Brobbey 23' · 0.02 xGNordi Mukiele 10' · 0.02 xGReece James 85' · 0.02 xGNilson Angulo 20' · 0.02 xGJosh Acheampong 92' · 0.02 xGMalo Gusto 49' · 0.00 xGTrai Hume 24' · 0.06 xG · goalCole Palmer 55' · 0.02 xG · goal
Sunderland (attacking right)Chelsea (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Sunderland2112.34
Chelsea910.92

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, xG was level: Sunderland 1.07, Chelsea 0.84. At full time, Sunderland led on xG, 2.34 to 0.92. The widest gap was 1.43 xG to Sunderland, in the 87th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.31.200′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Sunderland 24 minGoal - Chelsea 55 min
Sunderland 2.34 xGChelsea 0.92 xGdots = goals · 30 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Sunderland v Chelsea?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Sunderland v Chelsea was Home or Away.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Chelsea?
In their last 1 meetings, Sunderland won 1, Chelsea won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Sunderland and Chelsea?
Recent form — Sunderland 1W 2D 2L; Chelsea 2W 1D 2L.

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