Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (35)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Chelsea | D | Sunderl… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Chelsea and Sunderland have met 34 times on record. Chelsea lead with 23 wins, Sunderland have won 9 times and the two clubs have drawn 2 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 14 December 1996.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Chelsea vs Sunderland. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Chelsea and Sunderland.
Across their recorded meetings, Chelsea have found the net 81 times against Sunderland, while Sunderland have scored 45 times in reply — a combined 126 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 24 May 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1996. Follow every upcoming Chelsea versus Sunderland clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Chelsea vs Sunderland — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Chelsea and Sunderland played each other?
Chelsea and Sunderland have met 34 times on record, with the first meeting on 14 December 1996.
Who has won more, Chelsea or Sunderland?
Chelsea have the edge with 23 wins to Sunderland's 9, with 2 draws between them.
When do Chelsea and Sunderland play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Sunday, 08 November 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Chelsea play Sunderland?
Their meetings produce 3.69 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 60% of them.
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