Sunderland is poised for a significant matchup against Chelsea in the Premier League, aiming to complete a double over the London team. Their previous encounter resulted in a 2-1 victory for Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in October. This would mark the first time since the 2000-01 season that Sunderland achieves this feat.
Sunderland vs Chelsea: Key Match Statistics
Historically, Chelsea has performed well in away games against Sunderland, securing 10 wins and 2 draws in their last 13 Premier League encounters. Their only defeat in this period occurred in May 2016, where they lost 3-2.
Final Match Statistics
- Sunderland’s win rate in final league matches is notably low—only 6% from 16 matches (1 win, 3 draws, 12 losses).
- Chelsea has fared better in their last 14 seasons, losing only two final league matches.
- Recent loss details: 3-0 against Newcastle in 2017-18, 2-1 against Aston Villa in 2020-21.
Current Form and Performance
In their last outing, Chelsea ended a seven-game winless streak by defeating Tottenham 2-1. This also marked their first league win in nearly a month. Their last consecutive league victories came in January and February when they achieved a four-match winning streak.
- Sunderland recently secured a 3-1 win over Everton, striving for consecutive wins for the third time this season.
- Previous successful runs included victories over Wolves and Chelsea in October and Newcastle and Spurs in March/April.
Player Highlights
Sunderland has shown remarkable resilience this season. They have recovered a league-high of 22 points from losing positions, the second-most by a newly promoted side in Premier League history, behind West Brom’s 27 points in the 2010-11 season.
For Chelsea, midfielder Enzo Fernández is having a standout season, contributing 10 goals and 14 goal involvements. Notably, his last two league goals were from outside the box, contrasting with his previous goals, which predominantly came from within the area.
- Granit Xhaka leads Sunderland with 6 assists this season, matching his record for assists in his previous two seasons.
- Chelsea’s João Pedro has been in impressive form, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist in his last nine Premier League matches.
As this exciting match approaches, both teams look to capitalize on their strengths and address their weaknesses on the pitch.
