Result

Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 in the final round of the 2025-26 Premier League season at the Stadium of Light on 24 May 2026.

Goals

Trai Hume 25', Malo Gusto 50' (OG) (Home); Cole Palmer 56' (Away). Wesley Fofana sent off 62' (Away).

Match report

Sunderland produced a dominant display on the final day of the season to secure a 2-1 win over Chelsea in front of 47,155 fans. Trai Hume opened the scoring in the 25th minute before a deflected effort from Brian Brobbey wrong-footed Malo Gusto for an own goal to double the hosts' lead just after half-time. Cole Palmer halved the deficit with a low drive in the 56th minute, but Chelsea's afternoon worsened when Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 62nd minute. The result secured Sunderland's first European qualification since 1974 and denied Chelsea any European football next season. Watch the full Sunderland vs Chelsea highlights and every goal above.

People also ask

Who scored in Sunderland vs Chelsea?

Trai Hume and a Malo Gusto own goal scored for Sunderland, while Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea. Chelsea's Wesley Fofana was also sent off in the 62nd minute.

What was the final score of Sunderland vs Chelsea?

Sunderland won 2-1 against Chelsea in the final matchweek of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

What did the result mean for both teams?

The win secured Sunderland a Europa League spot and their first European qualification since 1974, while Chelsea's defeat meant they missed out on European football entirely, finishing 10th.