{"id":11835,"date":"2026-05-22T23:06:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=11835"},"modified":"2026-05-22T23:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:06:02","slug":"sunderland-vs-chelsea-fc-prediction-kick-off-time-tv-live-stream-team-news-h2h-results-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=11835","title":{"rendered":"Sunderland vs Chelsea FC: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea will be hoping to end an underwhelming season on a high note when they face Sunderland this weekend. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Blues have endured a real slump in the second half of the campaign, in a run that has seen Liam Rosenior sacked as head coach and European qualification look far from certain. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Currently, they sit eighth, which would be enough to qualify for the Conference League, which they won in 2025. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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They will also need to look anxiously over their shoulders as well, with Brentford and Sunderland hot on their heels in the race for Europe. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Date, kick-off time and venue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Sunderland vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off on Sunday, May 24 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The match will take place at the Stadium of Light.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where to watch <\/strong>Sunderland vs Chelsea<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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TV channel: <\/em>In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports+, with coverage starting at 3.45pm. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Live stream: <\/em>Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Live blog: <\/em>You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport<\/strong>\u2019s live blog. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunderland vs Chelsea team news<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Black Cats are hopeful to have three players back for this final game, with Romaine Mundle, Bertrand Traore and Omar Alderete all hoping to make a return on Wearside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Regis Le Bris will also be missing Dan Ballard, who is suspended after his red card against Wolves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Simon Moore is out long-term with a wrist injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For Chelsea, Joao Pedro is expected to return after a knock kept him out of the game against Tottenham last weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Jamie Gittens, Estevao and Jesse Derry are all out for the remainder of the campaign, while there is hope that Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill make a comeback after they were given time to recover after the FA Cup final.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Set to return: Jo\u00e3o Pedro<\/p>\n

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This is a big game for Chelsea, and it could set the tone for the Alonso era before the Spaniard even steps through the door. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Europa League would give them a second potential pathway into the Champions League for the season after next, but Conference League is not what the former Real Madrid boss would have signed up for. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunderland could end a superb first term back in the top flight with a ticket to Europe, which would underline how good a job Le Bris has done in only his second season in England. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Head to head (h2h) history and results<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Standard’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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