Manchester City vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
19 competitive meetings since 2010 · Premier League, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Manchester City have controlled this fixture since the 2010/11 season, winning 12 of the 19 meetings, while Sunderland have claimed 4 wins alongside 3 draws. Venue plays a major role in this matchup. Manchester City remain undefeated on home turf against Sunderland with 8 wins and 2 draws from 10 games. All 4 Sunderland victories in this period came in their 9 home fixtures, where Manchester City also took 4 wins and 1 draw.
The recent trend heavily favours Manchester City, who are unbeaten in the last 12 meetings and put together 8 wins in a row from December 2014 to December 2025. Recent Premier League encounters have produced varied results, including a 5–3 home victory for Manchester City on 20 September 2026 after leading 3–2 at half-time. That followed a 0–0 draw on 1 January 2026 and a 3–0 win for Manchester City on 6 December 2025.
Goals are common when these teams meet, averaging 3.32 goals per game with over 2.5 goals in 12 of 19 matches (63%). Matches frequently see action after the break, with 56% of goals scored in the second half. First-half goals remain regular, with at least one goal before half-time in 14 of 19 games (74%). Early leads usually hold, as the side ahead at half-time went on to win in 11 of 14 cases (79%).
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Manchester City | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City ahead at HT | 1053% | 15% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 15% | 15% | 316% |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 15% | 15% | 15% |
19 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 11 of 14 times (79%).
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 1.
Trailed at the break 11 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Manchester City 0–1 Sunderland 4× · 21%
- Manchester City 4–1 Sunderland 3× · 16%
- Manchester City 3–0 Sunderland 2× · 11%
- Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland 1× · 5%
- Manchester City 0–0 Sunderland 1× · 5%
- Manchester City 2–0 Sunderland 1× · 5%
Home and away record
When Manchester City play at home (10 games)
Manchester City 8 · Draws 2 · Sunderland 0
When Sunderland play at home (9 games)
Manchester City 4 · Draws 1 · Sunderland 4
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Manchester City | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | |
| League Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Last Manchester City vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 5–3HT 3–2 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 5 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 15 | |
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Manchester City | 2–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 24 | |
| Manchester City | 4–1HT 3–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Sunderland | 1–4HT 0–4 | Manchester City | League Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Manchester City | 3–2HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 20 | |
| Sunderland | 1–4HT 1–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 14 |
Show all 19 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2–2HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | League Cup · Final | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 1–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester City | 3–3HT 1–2 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Manchester City | 5–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 3 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 5–3HT 3–2 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 5 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 15 | |
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Manchester City | 2–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 24 | |
| Manchester City | 4–1HT 3–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Manchester City | 3–2HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 20 | |
| Sunderland | 1–4HT 1–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Manchester City | 2–2HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 26 |
Show all 17 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 1–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester City | 3–3HT 1–2 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Manchester City | 5–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 3 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1–4HT 0–4 | Manchester City | League Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | League Cup · Final |
Records
3 Apr 2011 · Premier League · Etihad Stadium, Manchester (Manchester)
10 Nov 2013 · Premier League · Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland (Sep 2026)
Dec 2014 – Dec 2025
Current form
Manchester City
- L
- D
- L
- W
- W
2nd in Premier League · 21 pts from 9 games. Last: Manchester City 0–1 Brighton (Premier League).
Sunderland
- L
- W
- D
- D
- L
20th in Premier League · 5 pts from 9 games. Last: Coventry 3–1 Sunderland (Premier League).
Manchester City vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Manchester City vs Sunderland matches?
Manchester City have won more: 12 wins to Sunderland's 4, with 3 draws, from 19 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What was the last Manchester City vs Sunderland result?
Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland, played on 20 September 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Manchester City vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 3.32 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 63% of meetings and both teams scored in 47%.
What is the most common score in Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Manchester City 0–1 Sunderland, which has happened 4 times in 19 meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What is the biggest win in Manchester City vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Manchester City 5–0 Sunderland, on 3 April 2011 (Premier League).
When do Manchester City and Sunderland play next?
Sunderland host Manchester City on Sunday 30 May 2027 at 15:00 UTC (Premier League).
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