How to watch today's Chelsea vs Sunderland Premier League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Chelseahost Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a Premier League mid-table battle.

Chelsea currently sit fifth, just ahead of seventh-placed Sunderland on goal difference, with both teams amassing 14 points from their opening eight matches. Chelsea enter the contest after an emphatic 5-1 Champions League win over Ajax and a strong league run, while Sunderland have secured back-to-back shutouts and a home win against Wolves to steady their campaign. The fixture promises to be closely contested, with Chelsea seeking their third consecutive league win and Sunderland intent on extending their defensive solidity.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Chelsea vs Sunderland online - TV channels & live streams

Peacock

Watch here

The match will be shown live on Peacock in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Chelsea vs Sunderland kick-off time

Premier League - Premier League

Stamford Bridge

The match will be played at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with kick-off at 10am ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Chelsea vs Sunderland lineups

Chelsea

4-2-3-1

Formation

5-4-1

SUN

1

R. Sanchez

23

T. Chalobah

24

C

R. James

34

J. Acheampong

3

M. Cucurella

7

P. Neto

20

J. Pedro

8

E. Fernandez

49

A. Garnacho

25

M. Caicedo

38

M. Guiu

22

R. Roefs

20

N. Mukiele

32

T. Hume

17

Reinildo

6

L. Geertruida

5

D. Ballard

27

N. Sadiki

25

B. Traore

34

C

G. Xhaka

28

E. Le Fee

18

W. Isidor

5-4-1

SUN

CHE

-Line up

• 1

  R. Sanchez

• 23

  T. Chalobah

• 24

  R. James (C)

• 34

  J. Acheampong

  76’

• 3

  M. Cucurella

• 7

  P. Neto

  4’

  85’

• 20

  J. Pedro

  85’

• 8

  E. Fernandez

• 49

  A. Garnacho

  4’

  58’

• 25

  M. Caicedo

• 38

  M. Guiu

  76’

Substitutes

• 41

  Estevao

  58’

• 45

  R. Lavia

• 29

  W. Fofana

• 17

  A. Santos

  85’

  88’

• 11

  J. Gittens

  76’

• 21

  J. Hato

• 12

  F. Joergensen

• 32

  T. George

  85’

• 4

  T. Adarabioyo

  76’

Manager

• E. Maresca

SUN

-Line up

• 22

  R. Roefs

• 20

  N. Mukiele

• 32

  T. Hume

• 17

  Reinildo

• 6

  L. Geertruida

• 5

  D. Ballard

• 27

  N. Sadiki

• 25

  B. Traore

  65’

• 34

  G. Xhaka (C)

• 28

  E. Le Fee

  69’

  75’

• 18

  W. Isidor

  22’

  75’

Substitutes

• 11

  C. Rigg

  75’

• 13

  L. O'Nien

• 9

  B. Brobbey

  75’

  90’ + 3’

• 12

  E. Mayenda

• 1

  A. Patterson

• 7

  C. Talbi

  65’

  90’ + 3’

• 4

  D. Neil

• 26

  A. Masuaku

• 50

  H. Jones

Manager

• R. Le Bris

Chelsea team news

Enzo Fernández, who sat out the Forest clash, is expected to be back in contention for this one. Malo Gusto remains suspended following his red card last time out, while the rest of Chelsea’s injured contingent are still some way off returning.

Sunderland team news

Sunderland could be reminded of what they’re missing, with Marc Guiu - who was briefly on loan from Chelsea before being recalled - potentially featuring for the visitors.

Noah Sadiki is a doubt after hobbling off late on against Wolves, while record signing Habib Diarra and a few fringe players remain sidelined. 

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CHE

Last 5 matches

SUN

4

Wins

0

Draws

1

Win

• Chelsea

  5

  -

  1

  Sunderland

• Sunderland

  0

  -

  1

  Chelsea

• Sunderland

  3

  -

  2

  Chelsea

• Chelsea

  3

  -

  1

  Sunderland

• Chelsea

  3

  -

  1

  Sunderland

14

Goals scored

6

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

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