31% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Sunderland played a UEL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
75% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
Crowd predicted XIs
4 predictionsSunderland
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Chelsea
Early XI · 3-4-2-1Sunderland
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Chelsea
Early XI · 3-4-2-1Fan percentages take over once 20 people have predicted.
Danso was picked by 100% at CB, but is suspended. Alderete takes the slot on 100%.
Team news
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
Sunderland vs Chelsea record
17 meetings on record
- 24 May 2026Sunderland 2–1 ChelseaPremier League
- 25 Oct 2025Chelsea 1–2 SunderlandPremier League
- 21 May 2017Chelsea 5–1 SunderlandPremier League
- 14 Dec 2016Sunderland 0–1 ChelseaPremier League
- 7 May 2016Sunderland 3–2 ChelseaPremier League
- 19 Dec 2015Chelsea 3–1 SunderlandPremier League
- 24 May 2015Chelsea 3–1 SunderlandPremier League
- 29 Nov 2014Sunderland 0–0 ChelseaPremier League
- 19 Apr 2014Chelsea 1–2 SunderlandPremier League
- 17 Dec 2013Sunderland 2–1 ChelseaLeague Cup
Fan predictions
4 lineupsSunderland
1 predictionChelsea
3 predictionsSunderland vs Chelsea lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Sunderland vs Chelsea in the Premier League on 8 Nov 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 2pm GMT kickoff.
Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Meunier, Alderete, Mukiele, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Le Fée, Ahoka; Tuterov.
Chelsea predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Martínez; Colwill, James, Welbeck; Palmer, Caicedo, Lavia, Rogers; Neto, Henderson; Pedro.
- What is the predicted lineup for Sunderland vs Chelsea?
- Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Meunier, Alderete, Mukiele, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Le Fée, Ahoka; Tuterov. Chelsea predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Martínez; Colwill, James, Welbeck; Palmer, Caicedo, Lavia, Rogers; Neto, Henderson; Pedro. Our predicted XIs for Sunderland and Chelsea are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Sunderland vs Chelsea announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Sunderland vs Chelsea kick off?
- Sunderland vs Chelsea kicks off at 2pm GMT on 8 Nov 2026.