Chelsea FC's season ended on a low note with a 2-1 loss to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Blues struggled to create scoring opportunities, and a long ball from the goalkeeper caught out the left side of their defense, leading to a goal from Trey Hume on 25 minutes. Robert Sánchez made a great save to keep the deficit at one, but an own goal from Malo Gusto doubled Sunderland's lead. Cole Palmer's goal gave Chelsea FC a glimmer of hope, but Wesley Fofana's red card sealed their fate. The loss meant Chelsea FC finished 10th, just 52 points, and missed out on European football next season. Sunderland, on the other hand, secured 7th place and a spot in the Europa League. The match was a disappointing end to a poor season for Chelsea FC, who will look to regroup and improve for next season. João Pedro, Levi Colwill, and Gusto returned to the starting lineup, but it was not enough to spark a turnaround. The team's lack of effort in the second half was particularly concerning, and they never looked like scoring in the final 20 minutes. As the final whistle blew, Chelsea FC's players were left to ponder what could have been, had they shown more fight and determination throughout the season.