Sunderland fans issued major warning ahead of Chelsea trip

Sunderland fans travelling to Chelsea next weekend are being warned of major transport disruption in London, with several Tube lines and stations near Stamford Bridge closed on matchday.

Engineering works on the London Underground mean parts of the District Line will be out of service, including the section west of Embankment Station, the Edgware Road branch and the line running to Wimbledon. Fulham Broadway Station – the closest stop to Stamford Bridge – will also be closed for the entire day, affecting access for both home and away supporters.

Chelsea have advised fans to plan ahead and consider alternative routes, with Hammersmith and South Kensington stations highlighted as the best options. The Piccadilly Line will remain open via Earl’s Court, but queues of up to an hour are expected after full-time due to congestion.

The disruption comes as Sunderland prepare to face Chelsea for the first time since 2017. The Black Cats head to West London full of confidence after a 2-0 victory over Wolves at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, a result that moved Régis Le Bris’ side up to seventh in the Premier League table.

Nordi Mukiele once again impressed, continuing his excellent form since arriving in the summer, while the result maintained Sunderland’s unbeaten home record in the top flight this season. The trip to Stamford Bridge represents another opportunity for Le Bris’ team to test themselves against one of the Premier League’s traditional heavyweights. Sunderland and Chelsea are level on points heading into the fixture, and victory for the visitors could even lift them into the top four.