Coventry vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
13 competitive meetings since 2018 · Championship, League One, Premier League
Head-to-head summary
Coventry have dominated this fixture across 13 competitive matches since the 2018/19 season. They have taken 6 wins compared to just 1 for Sunderland, alongside 6 draws. Sunderland have never defeated Coventry on home turf in 6 attempts, recording 4 draws and 2 defeats at the Stadium of Light. Coventry also hold a strong home record with 4 wins from 7 meetings. Across competitions, Coventry lead in Championship, League One, and Premier League encounters.
The most recent meeting on 31 October 2026 ended in a 3–1 Premier League win for Coventry after leading 2–0 at half-time. In the 2024/25 Championship season, Coventry claimed a 3–0 home victory on 15 March 2025, their biggest win in this fixture. Sunderland registered their single victory since 2018/19 during the promotion play-off semi-finals, securing a 1–2 away win on 9 May 2025 before drawing 1–1 after extra time in the return leg.
Matches between these sides average 2.92 goals per game, with over 1.5 goals occurring in 11 of 13 encounters and both teams scoring in 9 of 13. The most common scoreline is 1–1, recorded 4 times. First halves are active, with at least one goal scored before the break in 9 of 12 matches, though both teams scored in the first half in only 1 of 12. Sunderland have fallen behind at half-time 6 times without winning any of those fixtures.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Coventry | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry ahead at HT | 542% | 18% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 18% | 217% | 18% |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 0 | 217% | 0 |
12 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 5 of 8 times (63%).
Trailed at the break 2 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 6 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Coventry 1–1 Sunderland 4× · 31%
- Coventry 3–0 Sunderland 2× · 15%
- Coventry 3–1 Sunderland 1× · 8%
- Coventry 1–2 Sunderland 1× · 8%
- Coventry 2–2 Sunderland 1× · 8%
- Coventry 0–0 Sunderland 1× · 8%
Home and away record
When Coventry play at home (7 games)
Coventry 4 · Draws 2 · Sunderland 1
When Sunderland play at home (6 games)
Coventry 2 · Draws 4 · Sunderland 0
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Coventry | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | |
| League One | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Premier League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Coventry vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 3–1HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1 aetHT 0–0 | Coventry | Championship · Promotion Play-offs - Semi-finals | |
| Coventry | 1–2HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Championship · Promotion Play-offs - Semi-finals | |
| Coventry | 3–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 38 | |
| Sunderland | 2–2HT 2–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 15 | |
| Sunderland | 0–3HT 0–1 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 23 | |
| Coventry | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 4 | |
| Coventry | 2–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 34 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 1–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 1 | |
| Coventry | 1–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 36 |
Show all 13 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 0–1 | Coventry | League One · Matchday 19 | |
| Sunderland | 4–5HT 3–3 | Coventry | League One · Matchday 42 | |
| Coventry | 1–1HT 0–0 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 10 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 3–1HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 9 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1–1 aetHT 0–0 | Coventry | Championship · Promotion Play-offs - Semi-finals | |
| Coventry | 1–2HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Championship · Promotion Play-offs - Semi-finals | |
| Coventry | 3–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 38 | |
| Sunderland | 2–2HT 2–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 15 | |
| Sunderland | 0–3HT 0–1 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 23 | |
| Coventry | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 4 | |
| Coventry | 2–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 34 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 1–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 1 | |
| Coventry | 1–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 36 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 0–1 | Coventry | League One · Matchday 19 |
Show all 12 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 4–5HT 3–3 | Coventry | League One · Matchday 42 | |
| Coventry | 1–1HT 0–0 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 10 |
Records
15 Mar 2025 · Championship · The Coventry Building Society Arena
9 May 2025 · Championship · The Coventry Building Society Arena
Sunderland 4–5 Coventry (Apr 2019)
Current form
Coventry
- W
- L
- L
- W
- W
16th in Premier League · 9 pts from 9 games. Last: Coventry 3–1 Sunderland (Premier League).
Sunderland
- L
- W
- D
- D
- L
20th in Premier League · 5 pts from 9 games. Last: Coventry 3–1 Sunderland (Premier League).
Coventry vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Coventry vs Sunderland matches?
Coventry have won more: 6 wins to Sunderland's 1, with 6 draws, from 13 competitive meetings since the 2018/19 season.
What was the last Coventry vs Sunderland result?
Coventry 3–1 Sunderland, played on 31 October 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Coventry vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 2.92 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 54% of meetings and both teams scored in 69%.
What is the most common score in Coventry vs Sunderland?
Coventry 1–1 Sunderland, which has happened 4 times in 13 meetings since the 2018/19 season.
What is the biggest win in Coventry vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2018/19 season) the biggest margin is Coventry 3–0 Sunderland, on 15 March 2025 (Championship).
When do Coventry and Sunderland play next?
Sunderland host Coventry on Saturday 23 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC (Premier League).
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