Round 38 ·
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
2–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Sunderland
4-2-3-1 · Regis Le Bris
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Chelsea
3-4-2-1 · Calum McFarlane
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The Premier League meeting finished with Sunderland on 10th place and 51 points, while Chelsea stayed on 8th place with 52 points, so the margin between the two teams remained tight even after the final whistle. In a game shaped by small details, Sunderland made their two-goal spell count before Chelsea could fully turn the pressure into a response, and the result gave Regis Le Bris a much cleaner ending at home than the league table might have suggested before kick-off. For fans in Albania, the match sat neatly in the Sunday 24 May, 17:00 CEST slot that often frames the closing stretch of the season.
The scoring pattern told the story of control, disruption and recovery. Chelsea answered in the 56th minute, but that reply still left them chasing the game rather than directing it. The home side had already set the terms by half-time, leading 1-0 at the interval, and the sequence after the break showed how quickly a match can tilt when a team capitalises on its moments. At the Stadium of Light, Sunderland's 4-2-3-1 gave them enough structure to hold the advantage, while Chelsea's 3-4-2-1 never produced the sustained control needed to turn a one-goal deficit into a complete comeback.
The league numbers explain why this felt like more than a single afternoon's result. Sunderland finished with 13 wins, 12 draws and 12 losses from 37 played, scoring 40 and conceding 47 for a goal difference of -7. Chelsea ended with 14 wins, 10 draws and 13 losses from 37 played, scoring 57 and conceding 50 for a goal difference of 7. Those figures show a clearer attacking return for Chelsea, but they also show a side that conceded enough to keep opponents alive, and Sunderland took direct advantage of that in a narrow margin game. The closing picture at 51 points and 52 points underlines how little separated the clubs, and why one clean spell at home was enough to define the result.
The timing of the booking sequence also added another layer to the afternoon. Sunderland collected yellow cards in the 42nd, 52nd, 73rd, 81st and 89th minutes, while Chelsea were shown yellow cards in the 54th, 69th, 90th and 90th minutes, plus a second yellow card in the 62nd minute. That pattern suggests a match that became more fragmented as the minutes passed, with the home side protected by its lead and Chelsea forced into more urgent interventions. For a crowd in Sunderland and for readers in Albania following the Premier League through SuperSport Albania or RTSH, the closing phase would have felt increasingly tense even after Sunderland had established the edge. The numbers around the discipline show how the contest stayed emotionally charged right through the last stages.
There was also a wider league frame around the result, with Arsenal on 82 points and Manchester City on 78 points, a 4-point gap at the top that set the standard for consistency elsewhere in the division. Against that backdrop, Sunderland's move to 51 points and Chelsea's finish on 52 points underlined how much the middle and upper-middle of the table was still being decided by one-goal margins and brief surges. Regis Le Bris and Calum McFarlane both left the Stadium of Light with a clear reminder that positioning, points and goal difference can turn on a handful of actions. For fans in Albania, this was exactly the sort of late-season Premier League result that rewards close attention, because the table moved only slightly but the mood around both clubs changed immediately. The implications now sit with how each side closes out the league after Round 38.
The result leaves Sunderland with a home win, 51 points and a -7 goal difference, while Chelsea finish with 52 points and a +7 goal difference, a split that keeps the rivalry in the table extremely tight. Sunderland used the Stadium of Light and the first goal at 25 minutes to set the pace, then survived Chelsea's 56th-minute reply after the own goal at 50 minutes had opened enough breathing room. For Albania-based viewers, the Sunday 24 May, 17:00 CEST kickoff and the SuperSport Albania or RTSH options made it a straightforward Premier League watch, and the outcome now sends both clubs into the next stage of the season with very different emotions but almost no separation in the standings.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will feel the consequence of every transition, every duel, and every set piece at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland and Chelsea will not simply be playing for points; they will be asking which team can keep its shape, protect its clean sheet chances, and stay calm when the match tightens. It will be a test of character and tactical discipline.
Without advanced metrics, the game will be read through momentum, chance quality, and the ability to control phases rather than just the ball. Sunderland, in a 4-2-3-1, will likely try to press with purpose but avoid overcommitting, because Regis Le Bris will be judged on how well the front line connects with the midfield cover behind it. If the pressing line becomes too aggressive, the spaces in transition could invite Chelsea into dangerous central areas.
Chelsea, set to line up in a 3-4-3, will probably look to use width and quick circulation to move Sunderland’s block side to side before attacking the final third. Calum McFarlane’s management of the bench could become especially important if the match remains level after the first hour. In that stage, fresh legs and sharper combinations may decide whether Chelsea can increase control or Sunderland can hold the game in a balanced state.
For readers in Albania, this fixture will have the feel of a Premier League test where composure matters as much as intensity. Sunderland will want the home crowd at the Stadium of Light to lift their pressing rhythm, while Chelsea will look to manage the emotional swings that often shape high-pressure away matches in England. The match may not be decided by volume of possession, but by who controls the critical moments between the lines.
If one side can keep its structure under pressure and turn its best spells into cleaner chances, that will likely decide the result.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Sunderland: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland takes a short corner kick from the right.
Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
The referee shows Cole Palmer the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Noah Sadiki
Ball possession: Sunderland: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Enzo Le Fee is leaving the field to be replaced by Chris Rigg in a tactical substitution.
Yellow card for Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Robin Roefs
The match resumes with a drop ball
Nordi Mukiele is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Levi Colwill is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Reinildo from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Enzo Le Fee successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Josh Acheampong is blocked
Habib Diarra from Sunderland is ruled offside
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 10 minute(s) of time to be added
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
Liam Delap from Chelsea is ruled offside
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee shows Noah Sadiki the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Le Fee from Sunderland trips Cole Palmer
Noah Sadiki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Trevoh Chalobah successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Wilson Isidor is blocked
Nordi Mukiele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luke O'Nien relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Reece James shoots from outside the box, but Robin Roefs has it under control
Reece James tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Robin Roefs
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Reece James swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 46%, Chelsea: 54%.
Malo Gusto is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Josh Acheampong.
Moises Caicedo is leaving the field to be replaced by Liam Delap in a tactical substitution.
Levi Colwill is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Yellow card for Habib Diarra
Habib Diarra is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Habib Diarra from Sunderland trips Levi Colwill
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 46%, Chelsea: 54%.
Goal kick for Chelsea
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Wilson Isidor goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Wilson Isidor but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Wilson Isidor finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Sunderland
Cole Palmer goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Chelsea
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Noah Sadiki
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Yellow card for Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Granit Xhaka from Sunderland trips Reece James
Good effort by Enzo Le Fee as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lutsharel Geertruida
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Noah Sadiki
Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Trevoh Chalobah successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nordi Mukiele is blocked
Levi Colwill successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Habib Diarra is blocked
Reinildo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Moises Caicedo is penalised for pushing Noah Sadiki
Yellow card for Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez is shown a yellow card by the referee
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Habib Diarra
The referee signals a free kick as Reinildo from Sunderland trips Cole Palmer
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Habib Diarra fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Sunderland are in control of the ball.
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland is ruled offside
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland takes a short corner kick from the right.
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Pedro Neto is leaving the field to be replaced by Trevoh Chalobah in a tactical substitution.
Joao Pedro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Habib Diarra creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Granit Xhaka from Sunderland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
RED CARD! - Wesley Fofana receives his second yellow card and is sent off!
SECOND YELLOW! - Wesley Fofana makes his second bookable offence and is sent off!
Wesley Fofana gets his 2nd yellow card and is sent off
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wilson Isidor
Nilson Angulo is leaving the field to be replaced by Habib Diarra in a tactical substitution.
Brian Brobbey is leaving the field to be replaced by Wilson Isidor in a tactical substitution.
Enzo Fernandez is penalised for pushing Enzo Le Fee
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Nilson Angulo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nilson Angulo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nilson Angulo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Reinildo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Neto provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Cole Palmer from Chelsea beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
Good effort by Luke O'Nien as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
Yellow card for Wesley Fofana
Wesley Fofana is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Fofana from Chelsea trips Brian Brobbey
Goal kick for Chelsea
Jorrel Hato is leaving the field to be replaced by Reece James in a tactical substitution.
The referee shows Lutsharel Geertruida the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Nilson Angulo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nilson Angulo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nilson Angulo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Ball possession: Sunderland: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
OWN GOAL - Malo Gusto sends the ball into his own net!
G O O O A A A L - Malo Gusto holds his head in his hands as he puts the ball past his own goalkeeper!
Brian Brobbey from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Brian Brobbey goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Brian Brobbey but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Brian Brobbey finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Enzo Le Fee creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nilson Angulo is penalised for pushing Wesley Fofana
Oooh... that was a sitter! Brian Brobbey should have scored from that position
Good effort by Brian Brobbey as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Trai Hume creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Chelsea
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Sunderland: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland trips Pedro Neto
Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for Chelsea
Trai Hume fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Nilson Angulo
Nilson Angulo is shown a yellow card by the referee
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Malo Gusto
Brian Brobbey wins an air challenge against Levi Colwill
Goal kick for Sunderland
Ball possession: Sunderland: 53%, Chelsea: 47%.
The referee signals a free kick as Noah Sadiki from Sunderland trips Moises Caicedo
Goal kick for Sunderland
Oooh... that was a sitter! Joao Pedro should have scored from that position
A chance presents itself to Joao Pedro from Chelsea but his header goes wide
The cross by Malo Gusto from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Enzo Le Fee is penalised for pushing Pedro Neto
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Brian Brobbey
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 55%, Chelsea: 45%.
Malo Gusto successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nilson Angulo is blocked
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Enzo Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Enzo Le Fee from Sunderland swings in the corner from the left.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Fofana from Chelsea trips Brian Brobbey
Goal kick for Chelsea
Brian Brobbey from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Brian Brobbey goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Brian Brobbey but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Brian Brobbey finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
The referee signals a free kick as Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland trips Joao Pedro
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Nilson Angulo wins an air challenge against Malo Gusto
Robin Roefs made the key pass for the goal!
Luke O'Nien provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Trai Hume volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
Luke O'Nien wins an air challenge against Levi Colwill
Luke O'Nien creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: Sunderland: 59%, Chelsea: 41%.
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Enzo Fernandez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Brian Brobbey is blocked
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Brian Brobbey hand-balls
Brian Brobbey controls the ball with his hand
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sunderland: 61%, Chelsea: 39%.
Nilson Angulo shoots from outside the box, but Robert Sanchez has it under control
Nilson Angulo tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Robert Sanchez
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Nilson Angulo is penalised for pushing Robert Sanchez
Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target
Nordi Mukiele goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nordi Mukiele but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nordi Mukiele finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Moises Caicedo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luke O'Nien is blocked
Trai Hume creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Granit Xhaka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sunderland are trying to create something here.
Malo Gusto from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez is penalised for pushing Reinildo
Luke O'Nien successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Moises Caicedo is blocked
A chance presents itself to Joao Pedro from Chelsea but his header goes wide
The cross by Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
The referee signals a free kick as Brian Brobbey from Sunderland trips Enzo Fernandez
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sunderland are in control of the ball.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Enzo Fernandez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nordi Mukiele is blocked
Ball possession: Sunderland: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Trai Hume from Sunderland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Moises Caicedo
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland swings in the corner from the right.
Good effort by Enzo Le Fee as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Nordi Mukiele is penalised for pushing Joao Pedro
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Sunderland are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Sunderland: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Cole Palmer as he directs a shot on target, but Robin Roefs saves it
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
Granit Xhaka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Malo Gusto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Stadium of Light, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Stadium of Light where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Stadium of Light where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Stadium of Light, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Stadium of Light, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Stadium of Light. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Albania have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Albania broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is Sunday 24 May 2026 at 17:00 CEST in Albania.
Local broadcast partners for Albania have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Albania broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Sunderland have Romaine Mundle, Chemsdine Talbi, and Simon Moore listed as injured. Chelsea have Estevao, Jamie Gittens, and Romeo Lavia listed as injured. No suspensions are listed for either side.
Across the last 8 meetings between Sunderland and Chelsea, Sunderland have 2 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Chelsea have 0 wins.
This is a Premier League Round 38 match at Stadium of Light in England.
Status
Finished
Minute
61'
Winner
Sunderland
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