Stamford Bridge hosts newly promoted Sunderland in a Saturday 3pm (UK) Premier League slot. Below is everything you need: kick-off time, legal viewing options by country, verified team news, a consensus probable XI, and sharp pre-match stats.
Key info
- Competition: Premier League (2025/26)
- Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST (10:00 ET / 07:00 PT / 20:30 IST)
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
- Referee / VAR: Andy Madley / Tom Bramall
How to watch – by country
United Kingdom — Not televised live (Saturday 3pm). Live radio and post-match highlights apply.
United States — Live on Peacock.
Canada — fuboTV streams every Premier League game.
Ireland — Rights with Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Premier Sports; 3pm kick-offs typically not shown live.
Australia — Premier League streams on Stan Sport.
Spain — Coverage via DAZN and Movistar Plus+.
Germany — Sky Sport (and WOW) carry PL fixtures.
France/Poland/Czechia — Via Canal+.
Brazil/Argentia/Colombia/Peru — Disney+
Mexico - Amazon Prime Video.
Team news & predicted lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1, probable)
Sánchez; Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella; Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández; Estevão, João Pedro, Pedro Neto; Marc Guiu.
Unavailable/notes: Malo Gusto (suspended), Mykhailo Mudryk (suspended), Cole Palmer (groin), Benoît Badiashile (muscle), Levi Colwill (ACL), Dário Essugo (thigh). Liam Delap close but unlikely to be risked.
Sunderland (4-3-3, probable)
Robin Roefs; Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo Mandava; Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Chris Rigg; Chemsdine Talbi, Wilson Isidor, Enzo Le Fée.
Unavailable/notes: Defensive injuries persist; Reinildo expected to start at LB, Mukiele at CB.
Head-to-head & form
- First Premier League meeting at the Bridge since 2016/17, when Chelsea won 5–1 on the final day.
- Sunderland’s start: 14 points from eight — their best top-flight opening since 1999/00.
Key pre-match stats
- Pedro Neto, dual threat: 2+ shot attempts in 12 of his last 18 Premier League matches for Chelsea; 2+ chances created in 4 of his last 8.
- Safe hands: Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs averages 3.4 saves per 90 this season, with 13 saves across his last three appearances (≈4.3/90).
- Bridge trend: Chelsea have won their last three home league games vs Sunderland by 11–3 combined, including 5–1 in 2016/17.
- Long-run record: After winning 4 of their first 6 PL meetings with Chelsea (1996–2001), Sunderland have just 3 wins in the last 26 (D2 L21).
- Home form in 2025: Only Man City (34) have more home PL points this calendar year than Chelsea (33: W10 D3 L1).
- Goals: Chelsea have scored 16 in 8 league games — second only to Man City (17) this term.
- Youth movement: Youngest average XI in the PL this season — Chelsea 24y 116d; Sunderland third-youngest (25y 92d). Under Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have not used a player aged 30+.
- Set-piece threat: Ex-pens, no team has more set-piece goals this season than Chelsea (8, level with Arsenal); 6 from corners, just one fewer than their entire corner-goal tally last season.
FAQs
What time does Chelse vs Sunderland game start?
15:00 BST (10:00 ET / 07:00 PT / 20:30 IST).
Is it on live TV in the UK?
No — 3pm Saturday fixtures aren’t shown live domestically.
How do I watch in the U.S.?
Stream live on Peacock.
Where can I watch in Canada and Australia?
Canada: fuboTV. Australia: Stan Sport.