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Aston Villa vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats

16 competitive meetings since 2010 · Premier League, Championship

7Aston Villa wins
6Draws
3Sunderland wins

Head-to-head summary

Aston Villa hold the advantage in this fixture across 16 competitive matches since the 2010/11 season, claiming 7 wins to 3 for Sunderland alongside 6 draws. Villa have been especially effective away from home, taking 4 wins from 8 visits to Sunderland. Across 14 Premier League fixtures between the teams, Villa have won 5 times while Sunderland have managed 3 victories, with 6 matches finishing level.

Aston Villa enter the upcoming clash unbeaten in the last 4 meetings between the sides. Their most recent encounter produced a 4–3 victory for Aston Villa on 19 April 2026, following a 1–1 draw at Sunderland on 21 September 2025. Villa also recorded a 0–3 away victory on 6 March 2018 and a 2–1 home win on 21 November 2017 during Championship play, while Sunderland last defeated Villa 3–1 on 2 January 2016.

Matches average 2.63 goals per game, with over 2.5 goals landing in 8 of 16 fixtures and both teams scoring in 7 of 16. Scoring is split evenly across both periods, averaging 1.31 goals in the first half and 1.31 in the second half. Half-time leads usually prove decisive, as the side ahead at half-time went on to win in 8 of 9 instances. The most common scoreline remains 0–0, occurring 3 times.

Next meeting

Aston Villa vs Sunderland

UTC

Premier League · Matchday 11 · Villa Park

Goals & betting stats

2.63Goals per game
44%Both teams scored (7/16)
50%Over 2.5 goals (8/16)
56%Over 1.5 goals (9/16)
38%Over 3.5 goals (6/16)
27 – 15Goals scored: Aston Villa – Sunderland
7Aston Villa clean sheets
5Sunderland clean sheets

Half-time and full-time

1.31Goals per game, 1st half
1.31Goals per game, 2nd half
63%Goal before half-time (10/16)
25%Both scored in the 1st half (4/16)

HT/FT results

Half-time ↓ / Full-time →Aston VillaDrawSunderland
Aston Villa ahead at HT 638% 16% 0
Level at HT 16% 531% 16%
Sunderland ahead at HT 0 0 213%

16 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 8 of 9 times (89%).

Aston Villa when behind at half-time 0 of 2 not lost

Trailed at the break 2 times, came back to win 0.

Sunderland when behind at half-time 1 of 7 not lost

Trailed at the break 7 times, came back to win 0.

Most common scores

  • Aston Villa 0–0 Sunderland 3× · 19%
  • Aston Villa 2–2 Sunderland 2× · 13%
  • Aston Villa 1–0 Sunderland 2× · 13%
  • Aston Villa 0–1 Sunderland 2× · 13%
  • Aston Villa 4–3 Sunderland 1× · 6%
  • Aston Villa 1–1 Sunderland 1× · 6%

Home and away record

Aston Villa 7 wins (44%), 6 draws (38%), Sunderland 3 wins (19%)16MATCHES

When Aston Villa play at home (8 games)

Aston Villa 3 · Draws 4 · Sunderland 1

When Sunderland play at home (8 games)

Aston Villa 4 · Draws 2 · Sunderland 2

Record by competition

CompetitionPlayedAston VillaDrawsSunderlandShare
Premier League 14 5 6 3
Championship 2 2 0 0

Last Aston Villa vs Sunderland results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
Aston Villa 4–3HT 2–1 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 33
Sunderland 1–1HT 0–0 Aston Villa Premier League · Matchday 5
Sunderland 0–3HT 0–2 Aston Villa Championship · Matchday 36
Aston Villa 2–1HT 1–0 Sunderland Championship · Matchday 18
Sunderland 3–1HT 1–0 Aston Villa Premier League · Matchday 20
Aston Villa 2–2HT 2–1 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 4
Sunderland 0–4HT 0–4 Aston Villa Premier League · Matchday 29
Aston Villa 0–0HT 0–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 19
Sunderland 0–1HT 0–1 Aston Villa Premier League · Matchday 20
Aston Villa 0–0HT 0–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 13
Show all 16 meetings
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
Aston Villa 6–1HT 2–1 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 35
Sunderland 0–1HT 0–0 Aston Villa Premier League · Matchday 10
Aston Villa 0–0HT 0–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 35
Sunderland 2–2HT 1–1 Aston Villa Premier League · Matchday 10
Aston Villa 0–1HT 0–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 22
Sunderland 1–0HT 1–0 Aston Villa Premier League · Matchday 9

Records

Biggest Aston Villa win Aston Villa 6–1 Sunderland

29 Apr 2013 · Premier League · Villa Park (Birmingham)

Biggest Sunderland win Sunderland 3–1 Aston Villa

2 Jan 2016 · Premier League · Stadium of Light

Most goals in a game 7 goals

Aston Villa 4–3 Sunderland (Apr 2026); Aston Villa 6–1 Sunderland (Apr 2013)

Current form

Aston Villa

  1. L
  2. D
  3. L
  4. W
  5. W

10th in Premier League · 12 pts from 9 games. Last: Barcelona 3–0 Aston Villa (Champions League).

Sunderland

  1. L
  2. W
  3. D
  4. D
  5. L

20th in Premier League · 5 pts from 9 games. Last: Coventry 3–1 Sunderland (Premier League).

Aston Villa vs Sunderland FAQ

Who has won more Aston Villa vs Sunderland matches?

Aston Villa have won more: 7 wins to Sunderland's 3, with 6 draws, from 16 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.

What was the last Aston Villa vs Sunderland result?

Aston Villa 4–3 Sunderland, played on 19 April 2026 (Premier League).

How many goals are scored in Aston Villa vs Sunderland games?

The fixture averages 2.63 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 50% of meetings and both teams scored in 44%.

What is the most common score in Aston Villa vs Sunderland?

Aston Villa 0–0 Sunderland, which has happened 3 times in 16 meetings since the 2010/11 season.

What is the biggest win in Aston Villa vs Sunderland history?

In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Aston Villa 6–1 Sunderland, on 29 April 2013 (Premier League).

When do Aston Villa and Sunderland play next?

Aston Villa host Sunderland on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 15:00 UTC (Premier League).

More Premier League head-to-heads

Competitive matches since the 2010/11 season, friendlies excluded. A match decided on penalties counts as a draw. Last updated 28 Oct 2026.