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2025/26 Premier League
Matchday 9
Chelsea FC v Sunderland
Stamford Bridge
London, England
Saturday, 25 October 2025
Kick-off is at 16h00
Chelsea FC will lock horns with a revitalised Sunderland AFC side in the
Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on 25 October.
Current Form
The Blues thrashed Nottingham Forest 3-0 away on 18 October and they are now unbeaten in their last two matches in the league.
Chelsea have won two of their last three home matches in the Premier League, while the other game ended in a defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Sunderland secured a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at home on 18 October as they returned to winning ways in the Premier League.
Prior to that, the Black Cats lost to Manchester United in their last away match and the defeat ended their two-match unbeaten on the road.
Team News
Chelsea have Levi Colwill, Benoît Badiashile, Cole Palmer, Liam Delap and Dário Essugo are all on their injury list and their teammates Malo Gusto, and Mykhailo Mudryk are suspended.
Sunderland, on the other hand, have Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Romaine Mundle, Mouhamadou Habib Diarra, Dennis Cirkin, and Ajibola Afolarin Alese on their injury list, but there are suspension concerns.
Quotes
“I am trying to do my best for the team every week," Sunderland star Noah Sadiki said after his side's win over Wolves.
"They give me a lot, especially the staff, the players, the fans and I am trying to give what I can. I’m happy to contribute to the wins.
“We came back from international duty with a positive vibe after the international break which was important. Now we can look to Chelsea with a clean head, a clear mind and total focus on the game.”
Head-to-Head
Chelsea thumped Sunderland 5-1 in their last meeting in the league, which was at Stamford Bridge on May 2017.
Therefore, the Blues are undefeated in their last two Premier League games against the Black Cats having recorded two successive wins.
Premier League matchday 9 fixtures
Saturday, 25 October
21:00 - Leeds United v West Ham United
16:00 - Chelsea FC v Sunderland AFC
16:00 - Newcastle United v Fulham FC
18:30 - Manchester United v Brighton
21:00 - Brentford FC v Liverpool FC
Sunday, 26 October
16:00 - Arsenal FC v Crystal Palace
16:00 - Aston Villa v Manchester City
16:00 - Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest
16:00 - Wolvehampton Wanderers v Burnley FC
18:30 - Everton FC v Tottenham Hotspur
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