Sunderland v Chelsea: Preview, expected line-ups and where to watch

Bottom-placed Sunderland host fourth-placed Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the Premier League. Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris remains defiant despite a seven-match winless league run and a recent 2-0 Europa League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso's Chelsea side enters the contest following a 2-0 victory against Manchester United, with Alonso backing Cole Palmer following his recent England squad omission.

Sunderland will be without the suspended Omar Alderete and injured trio Dan Ballard, Habib Diarra, and Romaine Mundle, though Nordi Mukiele is expected to return. Chelsea could welcome back goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez following jaw surgery, while Reece James, João Pedro, Maxence Lacroix, and Jamie Gittens remain sidelined.