Sunderland host Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in a Premier League fixture that pits the newly promoted side against the London giants. The match kicks off at 7:45 PM GMT and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV.
Sunderland, under manager Régis Le Bris, have made a solid start to their return to the top flight, sitting mid-table after 10 matches. The Black Cats will be without injured defender Dan Ballard, while midfielder Pierre Ekwah is a doubt after picking up a knock in training. Chelsea, managed by Enzo Maresca, arrive in fourth place and unbeaten in their last five league outings. The Blues have a near-full squad to choose from, with only long-term absentee Wesley Fofana sidelined.
Recent form favors the visitors, who have won three of their last four away games in all competitions. Sunderland have lost just once at home this season, a narrow defeat to Manchester City. The head-to-head record heavily favors Chelsea, who have won 12 of the last 15 meetings, though Sunderland's last home victory over the Blues came in 2016.
Prediction: Chelsea's superior squad depth and attacking quality should see them edge a competitive encounter. A 2-1 away win is the most likely outcome.
