Sunderland vs Chelsea confirmed lineups, formations and match prediction. Starting XIs, substitutes and betting angle ahead of Premier League kick-off.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue | Stadium of Light |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Chelsea have been confirmed.
Sunderland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Robin Roefs (22), Luke O'Nien (13), Nordi Mukiele (20), Reinildo Mandava (17), Trai Hume (32), Thomas Meunier (12), Noah Sadiki (27), Chemsdine Talbi (7), Enzo Le Fée (28), Granit Xhaka (34), Brian Brobbey (9)
Substitutes: Wilson Isidor (18), Melker Ellborg (31), Nilson Angulo (10), Kevin Danso (4), Malick Fofana (39), Chris Rigg (11), Tymur Tutierov (57), Dayann Méthalie (6), Jules Ahoka (29)
Chelsea Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Mike Penders (39), Wesley Fofana (3), Levi Colwill (6), Pep Chavarría (29), Marco Palestra (2), Jordan Henderson (14), Morgan Rogers (17), Cole Palmer (10), Moisés Caicedo (25), Roméo Lavia (45), Pedro Neto (7)
Substitutes: Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli (32), Danny Welbeck (18), Estêvão (41), Aarón Anselmino (30), Geovany Quenda (23), Valentín Barco (4), Emmanuel Emegha (22), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (28), Malo Gusto (27)
Sunderland vs Chelsea Immediate Reaction
Sunderland
Sunderland line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Robin Roefs in goal and a back four of Luke O'Nien, Nordi Mukiele, Reinildo Mandava and Trai Hume. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki form the central pair in front of them, with Chemsdine Talbi in the number ten role. Brian Brobbey leads the attack, with Thomas Meunier and Enzo Le Fée named either side of Talbi.
Chelsea
Chelsea also set up in a 4-2-3-1, with Mike Penders in goal and Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill partnering in central defence. Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia make up the midfield base, with Jordan Henderson in the attacking midfield centre and Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers on the flanks. Pedro Neto is named as the lone forward.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder combines four selections: Pedro Neto to have over 0.5 shots on target, Cole Palmer to have over 2.5 shots, the match to have over 5.5 cards in total, and Cole Palmer to be shown a card.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Chelsea are favourites to win.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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