Ipswich vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
11 competitive meetings since 2017 · League One, Championship, Premier League
Head-to-head summary
Ipswich and Sunderland have met 11 times in competitive matches since the 2017/18 season, with Ipswich edging the overall record with 5 wins to Sunderland's 4, along with 2 draws. Ipswich have scored 16 goals compared to 13 for Sunderland. The division of competitive fixtures highlights a clear split between leagues: Ipswich won all 4 Championship meetings, while Sunderland took 4 wins from 6 League One games. At home, Ipswich have won 3, drawn 2, and lost 1 of their 6 encounters.
The recent trend favours Ipswich, who are unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. Their longest winning run in this fixture spans 3 wins in a row between August 2023 and August 2026, including a 2–1 home win on 22 August 2026 in the Premier League. Prior to this stretch, Sunderland built their longest winning run of 4 wins in a row from February 2020 to November 2021, capped by a 2–0 win at home on 20 November 2021.
Fixtures between these sides average 2.64 goals per game, with over 1.5 goals landing in 9 of 11 (82%) matches and both teams scored occurring in 7 of 11 (64%). Early action is common, as at least one goal before half-time was scored in 9 of 11 (82%) games, yielding an average of 1.36 goals in the first half and 1.27 in the second half. The most common scoreline is Ipswich 2–1 Sunderland, recorded 3 times.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Ipswich | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich ahead at HT | 327% | 218% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 218% | 0 | 327% |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 0 | 0 | 19% |
11 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 4 of 6 times (67%).
Trailed at the break 1 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 5 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Ipswich 2–1 Sunderland 3× · 27%
- Ipswich 1–1 Sunderland 2× · 18%
- Ipswich 0–1 Sunderland 2× · 18%
- Ipswich 0–2 Sunderland 1× · 9%
- Ipswich 1–2 Sunderland 1× · 9%
- Ipswich 2–0 Sunderland 1× · 9%
Home and away record
When Ipswich play at home (6 games)
Ipswich 3 · Draws 2 · Sunderland 1
When Sunderland play at home (5 games)
Ipswich 2 · Draws 0 · Sunderland 3
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Ipswich | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| Championship | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premier League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Ipswich vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 2–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Ipswich | 2–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 27 | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 0–1 | Ipswich | Championship · Matchday 1 | |
| Ipswich | 1–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 23 | |
| Sunderland | 2–0HT 0–0 | Ipswich | League One · Matchday 18 | |
| Ipswich | 0–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 26 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–1 | Ipswich | League One · Matchday 11 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Ipswich | League One · Matchday 32 | |
| Ipswich | 1–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 2 | |
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–2 | Ipswich | Championship · Matchday 30 |
Show all 11 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 5–2HT 2–1 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 10 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 2–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 1 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 2–1HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 27 | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 0–1 | Ipswich | Championship · Matchday 1 | |
| Ipswich | 1–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 23 | |
| Sunderland | 2–0HT 0–0 | Ipswich | League One · Matchday 18 | |
| Ipswich | 0–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 26 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–1 | Ipswich | League One · Matchday 11 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Ipswich | League One · Matchday 32 | |
| Ipswich | 1–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League One · Matchday 2 | |
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–2 | Ipswich | Championship · Matchday 30 | |
| Ipswich | 5–2HT 2–1 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 10 |
Records
26 Sep 2017 · Championship · Portman Road Stadium
20 Nov 2021 · League One · Stadium of Light
Ipswich 5–2 Sunderland (Sep 2017)
Aug 2023 – Aug 2026
Feb 2020 – Nov 2021
Current form
Ipswich
- D
- D
- L
- W
- L
14th in Premier League · 11 pts from 9 games. Last: Hull City 2–2 Ipswich (Premier League).
Sunderland
- L
- W
- D
- D
- L
20th in Premier League · 5 pts from 9 games. Last: Coventry 3–1 Sunderland (Premier League).
Ipswich vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Ipswich vs Sunderland matches?
Ipswich have won more: 5 wins to Sunderland's 4, with 2 draws, from 11 competitive meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What was the last Ipswich vs Sunderland result?
Ipswich 2–1 Sunderland, played on 22 August 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Ipswich vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 2.64 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 45% of meetings and both teams scored in 64%.
What is the most common score in Ipswich vs Sunderland?
Ipswich 2–1 Sunderland, which has happened 3 times in 11 meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What is the biggest win in Ipswich vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2017/18 season) the biggest margin is Ipswich 5–2 Sunderland, on 26 September 2017 (Championship).
When do Ipswich and Sunderland play next?
Sunderland host Ipswich on Saturday 10 April 2027 at 14:00 UTC (Premier League).
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