Arsenal vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
20 competitive meetings since 2010 · Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Arsenal have dominated this fixture in 20 competitive matches since the 2010/11 season, recording 13 wins, 6 draws, and just 1 defeat. That dominance is clear in the Premier League, where Sunderland have failed to secure a single victory in 17 attempts, collecting 6 draws while Arsenal won 11 times. At home, Arsenal remain unbeaten against Sunderland across 10 encounters, winning 7 and drawing 3. Sunderland's sole success in this period came via a 2–0 FA Cup win in February 2012.
Arsenal carry a 15-match unbeaten run in this fixture into their next encounter. Recent Premier League clashes highlight their upper hand, including a 0–2 away win on 12 September 2026 and a 3–0 home victory on 7 February 2026, alongside a 2–2 draw at Sunderland on 8 November 2025. Arsenal also recorded their biggest victory in this period during a League Cup quarter-final on 21 December 2021, defeating Sunderland 5–1 after leading 2–1 at half-time.
Matches between these sides average 2.6 goals per game, with 62% of all goals arriving after the break. The second half produces 1.6 goals on average compared to 1 in the first half. Half-time parity is common, as 10 of the 20 meetings were level at the interval. When a team leads at half-time, they hold a strong position, winning 80% of those matches. The most frequent scoreline is Arsenal 0–0 Sunderland, occurring 4 times, while Arsenal kept 9 clean sheets.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Arsenal | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal ahead at HT | 735% | 15% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 630% | 420% | 0 |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 0 | 15% | 15% |
20 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 8 of 10 times (80%).
Trailed at the break 2 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 8 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Arsenal 0–0 Sunderland 4× · 20%
- Arsenal 2–0 Sunderland 3× · 15%
- Arsenal 3–1 Sunderland 3× · 15%
- Arsenal 4–1 Sunderland 2× · 10%
- Arsenal 2–1 Sunderland 2× · 10%
- Arsenal 3–0 Sunderland 1× · 5%
Home and away record
When Arsenal play at home (10 games)
Arsenal 7 · Draws 3 · Sunderland 0
When Sunderland play at home (10 games)
Arsenal 6 · Draws 3 · Sunderland 1
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Arsenal | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | |
| FA Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| League Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Arsenal vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Arsenal | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 25 | |
| Sunderland | 2–2HT 1–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Arsenal | 5–1HT 2–1 | Sunderland | League Cup · Quarter-finals | |
| Arsenal | 2–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 34 | |
| Sunderland | 1–4HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 10 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Arsenal | 3–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | FA Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Arsenal | 3–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 15 | |
| Arsenal | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 33 |
Show all 20 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Arsenal | 4–1HT 3–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Sunderland | 1–3HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Arsenal | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Sunderland | 2–0HT 1–0 | Arsenal | FA Cup · 5th Round | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 25 | |
| Arsenal | 2–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 8 | |
| Arsenal | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 5 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Arsenal | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 25 | |
| Sunderland | 2–2HT 1–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Arsenal | 2–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 34 | |
| Sunderland | 1–4HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 10 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Arsenal | 3–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 15 | |
| Arsenal | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 33 | |
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Arsenal | 4–1HT 3–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 27 |
Show all 17 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1–3HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Arsenal | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 25 | |
| Arsenal | 2–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 8 | |
| Arsenal | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 0–1 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 5 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 5–1HT 2–1 | Sunderland | League Cup · Quarter-finals | |
| Arsenal | 3–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | FA Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Sunderland | 2–0HT 1–0 | Arsenal | FA Cup · 5th Round |
Records
21 Dec 2021 · League Cup · Emirates Stadium
18 Feb 2012 · FA Cup · Stadium of Light
Arsenal 5–1 Sunderland (Dec 2021)
Feb 2013 – Oct 2014
Current form
Arsenal
- W
- D
- W
- D
- W
1st in Premier League · 24 pts from 9 games. Last: Liverpool 0–1 Arsenal (Premier League).
Sunderland
- L
- W
- D
- D
- L
20th in Premier League · 5 pts from 9 games. Last: Coventry 3–1 Sunderland (Premier League).
Arsenal vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Arsenal vs Sunderland matches?
Arsenal have won more: 13 wins to Sunderland's 1, with 6 draws, from 20 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What was the last Arsenal vs Sunderland result?
Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal, played on 12 September 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Arsenal vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 2.60 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 50% of meetings and both teams scored in 50%.
What is the most common score in Arsenal vs Sunderland?
Arsenal 0–0 Sunderland, which has happened 4 times in 20 meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What is the biggest win in Arsenal vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Arsenal 5–1 Sunderland, on 21 December 2021 (League Cup).
When do Arsenal and Sunderland play next?
Arsenal host Sunderland on Saturday 20 March 2027 at 15:00 UTC (Premier League).
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