Ahead of Chelsea's clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, we assess the Blues' recent not impressive record against the Black Cats.

Chelsea prepare to visit Sunderland at the Stadium of Light seeking to end a two-match losing streak against the Black Cats. Despite Chelsea sitting fourth in the Premier League under Xabi Alonso and Sunderland sitting bottom under Régis Le Bris, the hosts completed a league double over Chelsea last season.
Across their last five competitive meetings, Sunderland have won three matches to Chelsea's two. Sunderland won 2-1 in May 2026 and 2-1 in October 2025, while Chelsea's last victory over Sunderland came in a 5-1 home win back in May 2017.
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