Sunderland vs Chelsea — Premier League, Regular Season - 38 (24 May 2026)
Premier League Regular Season - 38 
Sunderland vs Chelsea
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Chelsea’s red cards and late collapse end Europe hopes
Chelsea lost 2-1 at Sunderland and finished tenth after four points from their last nine league matches. McFarlane also flagged 11 red cards.
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Chelsea player ratings vs Sunderland as Palmer ends drought but 10-man Blues collapse
Chelsea player ratings vs Sunderland: Cole Palmer ended his drought, but Wesley Fofana’s red card and a sloppy back line left Chelsea 2-1 down and 10th.
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Sunderland seal Europe against Chelsea as Trai Hume leads final-day win
Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 to finish seventh and reach Europe for the first time since 1974, while Chelsea's season ended in chaos on Wearside.
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Sunderland vs Chelsea preview: injuries and late calls shape the final day
Sunderland vs Chelsea preview: Europe is still in play, but injuries and late fitness calls shape the final-day clash at the Stadium of Light.
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Sunderland vs Chelsea preview: final day with Europe on the line
Sunderland can still finish above Chelsea and chase Europe for the first time in 53 years when the sides meet on the final day.
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Chelsea get triple injury boost before Sunderland trip
Chelsea injury update: Joao Pedro, Levi Colwill and Reece James all trained before Sunderland, but the Blues still need results to go their way.
Lineups & ratings
- 18 Wilson Isidor for B. Brobbey
- 19 Habib Diarra for N. Angulo
- 11 Chris Rigg for E. Le Fee
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- 12
- 15
- 25
- 31
- 37
- 24 Reece James for J. Hato
- 23 Trevoh Chalobah for P. Neto
- 9 Liam Delap for M. Caicedo
- 34 Josh Acheampong for M. Gusto
- 12
- 14
- 17
- 49
- 55
- 18 Wilson Isidor for B. Brobbey
- 19 Habib Diarra for N. Angulo
- 11 Chris Rigg for E. Le Fee
- 3
- 12
- 15
- 25
- 31
- 37
- 24 Reece James for J. Hato
- 23 Trevoh Chalobah for P. Neto
- 9 Liam Delap for M. Caicedo
- 34 Josh Acheampong for M. Gusto
- 12
- 14
- 17
- 49
- 55