Morgan Rogers brings up game 200 as Chelsea meet Sunderland
Chelsea meet Sunderland at Stamford Bridge, Sunday 2:00am (Premier League). Morgan Rogers plays game number 200.
The big picture
Chelsea come in 5th on the ladder with 16 points; Sunderland are 19th on 8. Chelsea have the higher position to protect.
Chelsea are 5–3–1 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1.7 against.
Sunderland are 1–6–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 1.9 against.
Form
Chelsea have won three of their last five and most recently beat Manchester United 2–0.
Sunderland have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Dinamo Zagreb 0–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 122 times on our records since 1907: Chelsea 61, Sunderland 40, 21 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Sunderland won 2–1 at Stadium of Light.
Biggest margin between these two: Chelsea by 5 goals in 2009-10 (7–2).
Players to watch
For Chelsea, watch João Pedro (0.8 goals a match, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Morgan Rogers (5 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Sunderland, watch Brian Brobbey (3 goals in 2026-27) and Enzo Le Fée (2 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Morgan Rogers is set to play game 200.
At Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have won 8 of their last 20 at Stamford Bridge.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Chelsea go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
