Sunderland vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

Sunderland host Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 4. The fixture brings together a Sunderland side sitting mid-table and an Arsenal team pushing at the top end of the standings, giving this contest clear early-season significance in the 2026 campaign.

In the league table, Sunderland are 12th with 4 points from 3 matches, scoring and conceding 3 goals. Arsenal arrive in strong shape, ranked 2nd with a perfect 9 points from 3 games and a +5 goal difference (6 scored, 1 conceded). Against that backdrop, Sunderland vs Arsenal stats and historical trends underline a meeting between a home team looking to consolidate its Premier League status and a visiting side aiming to sustain a title-challenging start.

Head-to-head record

The overall Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head record in the available competitive fixtures points clearly towards Arsenal dominance, with Sunderland largely in the role of underdog.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Sunderland wins: 0
• Draws: 1
• Arsenal wins: 4

Sunderland vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

The Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline in the current dataset starts with a Premier League clash on 29 October 2016. On that date, at the Stadium of Light in the 2016 Premier League Regular Season - 10, Sunderland hosted Arsenal and fell 1-4 after trailing 0-1 at half-time. That match set an early pattern of Arsenal carrying attacking weight even away from home.

The next recorded meeting came on 16 May 2017 in the 2016 Premier League Regular Season - 34 at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, again at home, beat Sunderland 2-0 after a goalless first half, reinforcing the London club’s control in league encounters. The rivalry then resurfaced in cup competition on 21 December 2021 in the League Cup 1/4 final at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal defeated Sunderland 5-1 (half-time 2-1), underlining a clear gap in depth and attacking power in knockout football.

The narrative evolved with Sunderland’s return to the Premier League in the 2025 season. On 8 November 2025, the sides met at the Stadium of Light in the 2025 Premier League Regular Season - 11. Sunderland produced their best result in this run, drawing 2-2 with Arsenal after leading 1-0 at half-time, the only draw in the listed head-to-heads. The most recent fixture came on 7 February 2026 at the Emirates Stadium in the 2025 Premier League Regular Season - 25, where Arsenal recorded a comprehensive 3-0 home win (1-0 at half-time). Across this Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline, Arsenal have consistently translated territorial and attacking superiority into results, with Sunderland’s 2-2 draw standing out as the notable exception.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The Sunderland vs Arsenal stats across these five competitive matches highlight a strong Arsenal advantage in both results and goals scored.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Sunderland 4 - 16 Arsenal
• Average Goals per Match: Sunderland 0.80 vs Arsenal 3.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Stadium of Light: 2 matches played here — Sunderland won 0 (as home side), Arsenal won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Emirates Stadium: 3 matches played here — Arsenal won 3 (as home side), Sunderland won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Sunderland vs Arsenal Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Sunderland vs Arsenal last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 7 February 2026: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
• 8 November 2025: Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 11
• 21 December 2021: Arsenal 5-1 Sunderland (Half-time: 2-1) – League Cup 1/4 final
• 16 May 2017: Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 34
• 29 October 2016: Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 10

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Sunderland Matches Results and Stats

For Sunderland, the most reliable guide is their Premier League season to date. Across 3 league fixtures, Sunderland have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat. They have scored 3 goals and conceded 3, averaging 1 goal scored and 1 conceded per match. At home, Sunderland have been solid with 1 win from 1 game at the Stadium of Light, scoring once and keeping a clean sheet. Away from home, they have taken 1 point from 2 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 3. The team has yet to fail to score in a league match and has already registered one clean sheet, indicating a competitive if not dominant start.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal come into this fixture with a perfect Premier League season to date. Over 3 league matches, they have won all three, scoring 6 goals and conceding just 1. At home, Arsenal have 2 wins from 2, with 5 goals scored and 1 conceded, while their single away match produced a 1-0 victory and a clean sheet. They have not failed to score in the league and have kept 2 clean sheets in 3 games. The figures point to a side combining strong attacking output (2 goals per match on average) with one of the tightest defensive records in the division so far.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Sunderland vs Arsenal stats, the historical and current indicators are aligned. Arsenal hold a commanding head-to-head record with 4 wins and 1 draw from 5 matches, a 16-4 aggregate goal advantage, and complete control at the Emirates Stadium. Even at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland have only managed one draw and one heavy defeat in the recorded fixtures. Season to date, Sunderland’s balanced goal record and strong home win suggest they can be competitive, but Arsenal’s perfect start, superior goal difference, and history of scoring heavily in this matchup all tilt the statistical balance towards the visitors. Sunderland’s task will be to draw on their home resilience and the 2-2 draw from November 2025 as a template, while Arsenal will look to extend a long-running pattern of dominance in this fixture.

Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.