Pre-match preview
The Stadium of Light prepares to host Sunderland as they face Chelsea in the tenth round of the Premier League on November 8, 2026. Both sides enter this fixture looking to secure vital points to bolster their respective campaigns. Sunderland’s recent form over their last six matches shows a mixed bag of two wins, two draws, and two losses, with a goal difference of 7:9, following their recent 3-1 defeat to Coventry. Conversely, Chelsea arrives with a slightly stronger momentum, recording three wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last six outings, netting 10 goals while conceding seven, highlighted by a solid 2-0 victory over Manchester United. According to our records, there are no previous head-to-head meetings between these two clubs, making this inaugural encounter particularly intriguing for supporters and analysts alike. As the teams take to the pitch, the outcome remains balanced and difficult to forecast. Success will likely depend on which side can better manage the intensity of the game and capitalize on their attacking opportunities. It promises to be a compelling tactical battle as both clubs strive to assert their dominance in this maiden league meeting.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Next match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City |
9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 21 |
Nottingham Forest
|
| 2 |
Arsenal |
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 21 |
Hull City
|
| 3 |
Brighton |
9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 19 |
Brentford
|
| 4 |
Chelsea |
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
Sunderland
|
| 5 |
Liverpool |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
Crystal Palace
|
| 6 |
Brentford |
9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
Brighton
|
| 7 |
Bournemouth |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Ipswich
|
| 8 |
Tottenham |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Leeds
|
| 9 |
Aston Villa |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 |
Manchester United
|
| 10 |
Hull City |
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Arsenal
|
| 11 |
Leeds |
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Tottenham
|
| 12 |
Newcastle |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 |
Everton
|
| 13 |
Ipswich |
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 |
Bournemouth
|
| 14 |
Everton |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
Newcastle
|
| 15 |
Fulham |
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 |
Newcastle
|
| 16 |
Coventry |
9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 9 |
Everton
|
| 17 |
Manchester United |
9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
Aston Villa
|
| 18 |
Crystal Palace |
9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 |
Liverpool
|
| 19 |
Nottingham Forest |
9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 |
Manchester City
|
| 20 |
Sunderland |
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 |
Chelsea
|
Manchester City
Arsenal
Brighton
Liverpool
Bournemouth
Tottenham
Aston Villa
Newcastle
Fulham
Coventry