Chelsea vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
17 competitive meetings since 2010 · Premier League, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Across 17 competitive matches since the 2010/11 season, Chelsea hold the upper hand with 10 victories to 6 for Sunderland, alongside 1 draw. In the Premier League, Chelsea have won 10 of 16 encounters, while Sunderland secured 1 win in their single League Cup meeting. Both teams have picked up 3 away victories in the fixture, though Chelsea dominated early in the period with 6 consecutive wins between February 2011 and December 2013. Sunderland managed a 0–3 win at Chelsea on 14 November 2010.
Recent meetings have tilted toward Sunderland, who won both of the most recent encounters, taking a 1–2 win at Chelsea on 25 October 2025 and a 2–1 home victory on 24 May 2026. Prior to that, Chelsea recorded a 5–1 home victory on 21 May 2017 and a 0–1 away win on 14 December 2016. Sunderland also took maximum points on 7 May 2016 with a 3–2 win, showing a pattern of competitive fixtures between the sides.
Matches between these teams tend to generate goals, averaging 3.47 per game. Both teams scored in 13 of 17 games (76%), while over 2.5 goals landed in 14 of 17 (82%). Early action is common, with at least one goal before half-time in 15 of 16 matches. Leading at the break is significant, as the team ahead at half-time won in 8 of 10 matches (80%). The most frequent scoreline is Chelsea 1–2 Sunderland, occurring 4 times since the 2010/11 season.
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What the head-to-head says about this meeting
Heading into their Premier League fixture on Sunday 8 November 2026 at the Stadium of Light, Chelsea sit 4th with 16 points from 9 games following a 2–0 win over Manchester United. Sunderland occupy 20th position with 5 points from 9 games after a 3–1 loss at Coventry. Although Sunderland struggle in the league table, they enter this fixture having won the last two head-to-head matches against Chelsea, including a 2–1 home win on 24 May 2026.
Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Chelsea | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea ahead at HT | 638% | 0 | 16% |
| Level at HT | 319% | 16% | 213% |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 16% | 0 | 213% |
16 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 8 of 10 times (80%).
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 1.
Trailed at the break 7 times, came back to win 1.
Most common scores
- Chelsea 1–2 Sunderland 4× · 24%
- Chelsea 3–1 Sunderland 3× · 18%
- Chelsea 1–0 Sunderland 2× · 12%
- Chelsea 2–1 Sunderland 2× · 12%
- Chelsea 5–1 Sunderland 1× · 6%
- Chelsea 2–3 Sunderland 1× · 6%
Home and away record
When Chelsea play at home (8 games)
Chelsea 5 · Draws 0 · Sunderland 3
When Sunderland play at home (9 games)
Chelsea 5 · Draws 1 · Sunderland 3
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Chelsea | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last Chelsea vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–0 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Chelsea | 1–2HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Chelsea | 5–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 16 | |
| Sunderland | 3–2HT 1–2 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Chelsea | 3–1HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 17 | |
| Chelsea | 3–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 13 | |
| Chelsea | 1–2HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1 aetHT 0–0 | Chelsea | League Cup · Quarter-finals |
Show all 17 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 3–4HT 1–2 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Chelsea | 2–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Sunderland | 1–3HT 0–2 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 16 | |
| Chelsea | 1–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 0–1 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Sunderland | 2–4HT 2–2 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 25 | |
| Chelsea | 0–3HT 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 13 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–0 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Chelsea | 1–2HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Chelsea | 5–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 16 | |
| Sunderland | 3–2HT 1–2 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Chelsea | 3–1HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 17 | |
| Chelsea | 3–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 13 | |
| Chelsea | 1–2HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Sunderland | 3–4HT 1–2 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 14 |
Show all 16 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 2–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Sunderland | 1–3HT 0–2 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 16 | |
| Chelsea | 1–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 0–1 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Sunderland | 2–4HT 2–2 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 25 | |
| Chelsea | 0–3HT 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 13 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 2–1 aetHT 0–0 | Chelsea | League Cup · Quarter-finals |
Records
21 May 2017 · Premier League · Stamford Bridge
14 Nov 2010 · Premier League · Stamford Bridge (London)
Sunderland 3–4 Chelsea (Dec 2013)
Feb 2011 – Dec 2013
Current form
Chelsea
- W
- D
- L
- W
- W
4th in Premier League · 16 pts from 9 games. Last: Chelsea 2–0 Manchester United (Premier League).
Sunderland
- L
- W
- D
- D
- L
20th in Premier League · 5 pts from 9 games. Last: Coventry 3–1 Sunderland (Premier League).
Chelsea vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Chelsea vs Sunderland matches?
Chelsea have won more: 10 wins to Sunderland's 6, with 1 draw, from 17 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What was the last Chelsea vs Sunderland result?
Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea, played on 24 May 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Chelsea vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 3.47 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 82% of meetings and both teams scored in 76%.
What is the most common score in Chelsea vs Sunderland?
Chelsea 1–2 Sunderland, which has happened 4 times in 17 meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What is the biggest win in Chelsea vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Chelsea 5–1 Sunderland, on 21 May 2017 (Premier League).
When do Chelsea and Sunderland play next?
Sunderland host Chelsea on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 14:00 UTC (Premier League).
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