Liverpool vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
17 competitive meetings since 2010 · Premier League, Premier League - Summer Series
Head-to-head summary
Liverpool have controlled this fixture in competitive matches since the 2010/11 season, winning 9 of the 17 meetings, while Sunderland have managed just 1 victory alongside 7 draws. Liverpool are currently unbeaten in the last 13 meetings between the two sides. At home, Liverpool remain undefeated in 9 games against Sunderland, taking 4 wins and 5 draws. Sunderland achieved their only win on 10 March 2012 in a 1–0 home victory.
Recent meetings highlight tight league encounters alongside high-scoring fixtures. Liverpool won 4–2 on 25 July 2026 in the Premier League - Summer Series, which was the highest-scoring game in the dataset. Prior to that, Liverpool secured a 0–1 away win on 11 February 2026 following a 1–1 draw on 3 December 2025. Draws have been frequent in this fixture, including two separate 2–2 scorelines during 2016 and 2017.
Matches between these teams average 2.47 goals per game, with 69% of all goals scored after the break. The average goals in the first half stands at 0.76 compared to 1.71 in the second half, with 10 matches level at half-time. Over 1.5 goals occurred in 12 of 17 (71%) games, while both teams scored in 9 of 17 (53%). The most common scorelines are Liverpool 1–0 Sunderland, Liverpool 1–1 Sunderland, and Liverpool 2–2 Sunderland, occurring 3 times each.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Liverpool | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool ahead at HT | 424% | 212% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 529% | 424% | 16% |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 0 | 16% | 0 |
17 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 4 of 7 times (57%).
Trailed at the break 1 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 6 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Liverpool 1–0 Sunderland 3× · 18%
- Liverpool 1–1 Sunderland 3× · 18%
- Liverpool 2–2 Sunderland 3× · 18%
- Liverpool 2–0 Sunderland 2× · 12%
- Liverpool 4–2 Sunderland 1× · 6%
- Liverpool 0–0 Sunderland 1× · 6%
Home and away record
When Liverpool play at home (9 games)
Liverpool 4 · Draws 5 · Sunderland 0
When Sunderland play at home (8 games)
Liverpool 5 · Draws 2 · Sunderland 1
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Liverpool | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | |
| Premier League - Summer Series | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Liverpool vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 4–2HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League - Summer Series · Matchday 1 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Liverpool | 1–1HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Sunderland | 2–2HT 1–1 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 20 | |
| Liverpool | 2–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 13 | |
| Liverpool | 2–2HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 25 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Liverpool | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 15 | |
| Liverpool | 2–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 29 |
Show all 17 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1–3HT 0–2 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 6 | |
| Liverpool | 3–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 1–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 28 | |
| Liverpool | 1–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Liverpool | 2–2HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 6 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Liverpool | 1–1HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Sunderland | 2–2HT 1–1 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 20 | |
| Liverpool | 2–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 13 | |
| Liverpool | 2–2HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 25 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Liverpool | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 15 | |
| Liverpool | 2–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Sunderland | 1–3HT 0–2 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 6 |
Show all 16 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 3–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 1–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Sunderland | 1–0HT 0–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 28 | |
| Liverpool | 1–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–0 | Liverpool | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Liverpool | 2–2HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 6 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 4–2HT 1–1 | Sunderland | Premier League - Summer Series · Matchday 1 |
Records
2 Jan 2013 · Premier League · Anfield (Liverpool)
10 Mar 2012 · Premier League · Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
Liverpool 4–2 Sunderland (Jul 2026)
Jan 2013 – Mar 2014
Current form
Liverpool
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5th in Premier League · 15 pts from 9 games. Last: Liverpool 0–1 Arsenal (Premier 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).
Liverpool vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Liverpool vs Sunderland matches?
Liverpool have won more: 9 wins to Sunderland's 1, with 7 draws, from 17 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What was the last Liverpool vs Sunderland result?
Liverpool 4–2 Sunderland, played on 25 July 2026 (Premier League - Summer Series).
How many goals are scored in Liverpool vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 2.47 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 41% of meetings and both teams scored in 53%.
What is the most common score in Liverpool vs Sunderland?
Liverpool 1–0 Sunderland, which has happened 3 times in 17 meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What is the biggest win in Liverpool vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Liverpool 3–0 Sunderland, on 2 January 2013 (Premier League).
When do Liverpool and Sunderland play next?
Liverpool host Sunderland on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 20:00 UTC (Premier League).
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