Manchester United vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
18 competitive meetings since 2010 · Premier League, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Manchester United have dominated this fixture in competitive matches since the 2010/11 season, winning 12 of the 18 meetings while Sunderland have won just 3. Old Trafford has been particularly difficult for Sunderland, with Manchester United recording 8 wins from 9 home games and Sunderland picking up just 1 victory. In the Premier League alone, Manchester United hold 11 wins from 16 matches, alongside 10 clean sheets overall.
Recent encounters have continued to favour Manchester United. In October 2025, Manchester United secured a 2–0 home win, before a 0–0 draw at Sunderland in May 2026. Prior to that, Manchester United won 0–3 away in April 2017 and 3–1 at home in December 2016. Sunderland's biggest victory came in February 2016 with a 2–1 home win, but they have failed to earn a draw at Old Trafford.
Matches between these teams average 2.17 goals per game, with over 1.5 goals occurring in 12 of 18 fixtures. Early goals are common, as 14 of 17 matches with a half-time score saw at least one goal before the break. When a side led at half-time, they went on to win in 11 of 12 instances. The most frequent scorelines are 2–0, 3–1, and 1–0 to Manchester United, each occurring 3 times.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Manchester United | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United ahead at HT | 953% | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 16% | 318% | 16% |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 16% | 0 | 212% |
17 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 11 of 12 times (92%).
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 1.
Trailed at the break 9 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Manchester United 2–0 Sunderland 3× · 17%
- Manchester United 3–1 Sunderland 3× · 17%
- Manchester United 1–0 Sunderland 3× · 17%
- Manchester United 0–0 Sunderland 2× · 11%
- Manchester United 3–0 Sunderland 2× · 11%
- Manchester United 1–2 Sunderland 2× · 11%
Home and away record
When Manchester United play at home (9 games)
Manchester United 8 · Draws 0 · Sunderland 1
When Sunderland play at home (9 games)
Manchester United 4 · Draws 3 · Sunderland 2
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Manchester United | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | |
| League Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last Manchester United vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Sunderland | 0–3HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Manchester United | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Manchester United | 0–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1 (1–2 pens)HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League Cup · Semi-finals |
Show all 18 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–0 | Manchester United | League Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 17 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester United | 1–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 7 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Sunderland | 0–3HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Manchester United | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Manchester United | 0–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 7 |
Show all 16 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 17 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester United | 1–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 7 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 3–1 (1–2 pens)HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–0 | Manchester United | League Cup · Semi-finals |
Records
9 Apr 2017 · Premier League · Stadium of Light
13 Feb 2016 · Premier League · Stadium of Light
Manchester United 3–1 Sunderland (Dec 2016); Manchester United 3–1 (1–2 pens) Sunderland (Jan 2014); Manchester United 3–1 Sunderland (Dec 2012)
Dec 2010 – Oct 2013
Current form
Manchester United
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- D
17th in Premier League · 7 pts from 9 games. Last: Manchester United 3–2 AS Roma (Champions League).
Sunderland
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- W
- D
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- L
20th in Premier League · 5 pts from 9 games. Last: Coventry 3–1 Sunderland (Premier League).
Manchester United vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Manchester United vs Sunderland matches?
Manchester United have won more: 12 wins to Sunderland's 3, with 3 draws, from 18 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What was the last Manchester United vs Sunderland result?
Sunderland 0–0 Manchester United, played on 9 May 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Manchester United vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 2.17 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 44% of meetings and both teams scored in 39%.
What is the most common score in Manchester United vs Sunderland?
Manchester United 2–0 Sunderland, which has happened 3 times in 18 meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What is the biggest win in Manchester United vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Sunderland 0–3 Manchester United, on 9 April 2017 (Premier League).
When do Manchester United and Sunderland play next?
Manchester United host Sunderland on Wednesday 30 December 2026 at 19:30 UTC (Premier League).
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