Manchester City vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Stats Ahead of 20 September Match

Manchester City host Sunderland at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 5. Manchester City arrive in strong domestic shape, sitting 2nd in the table with 12 points from four wins out of four, a goal difference of +6 and an early push towards the top spots and Champions League qualification places. This fixture adds another chapter to the Manchester City vs Sunderland stats narrative in England’s top flight.

Sunderland travel to Manchester in a more modest league position, currently 14th with 4 points from four matches, having won once, drawn once and lost twice, with a goal difference of -2. The visitors will see this as a chance to test themselves against one of the division’s form sides and to add a significant result to the Manchester City vs Sunderland stats profile early in the 2026 Premier League season.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record in the available Premier League meetings points clearly towards Manchester City dominance, with Sunderland only rarely taking points.

Previous meetings: 5
Manchester City wins: 4
Draws: 1
Sunderland wins: 0

Manchester City vs Sunderland Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Manchester City vs Sunderland timeline in the Premier League, the rivalry in the provided data spans from February 2016 through January 2026. Across these fixtures, Manchester City have consistently found ways to take control, whether at Etihad Stadium or at Stadium of Light.

The earliest match in this sequence came on 2 February 2016 in the Premier League 2015 season, Regular Season - 24, when Sunderland hosted at Stadium of Light. That day ended Sunderland 0-1 Manchester City, with the visitors taking a narrow but decisive away win. Later in the Premier League 2016 season, Regular Season - 1 on 13 August 2016, Manchester City opened their campaign at Etihad Stadium with a 2-1 home victory over Sunderland, underlining the gap between the sides in Manchester.

The pattern continued on 5 March 2017 in the Premier League 2016 season, Regular Season - 27, again at Stadium of Light. Sunderland were beaten 0-2 at home by Manchester City, who once more kept a clean sheet away from home. After that, the rivalry picked up again in the Premier League 2025 season. On 6 December 2025 in Regular Season - 15 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester City defeated Sunderland 3-0, leading 2-0 at half-time and closing out another comprehensive home success. The most recent entry in the Manchester City vs Sunderland timeline is the 0-0 draw at Stadium of Light on 1 January 2026 in Premier League 2025, Regular Season - 19, where Sunderland finally managed to take a point, holding Manchester City goalless after a 0-0 half-time score.

Manchester City vs Sunderland Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Manchester City vs Sunderland stats from these five Premier League meetings underline a clear advantage for the Manchester side, both in results and in goals scored.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Manchester City 8 - 1 Sunderland
Average Goals per Match: Manchester City 1.60 vs Sunderland 0.20

Venue Split Performance:

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

Manchester City vs Sunderland Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

1 January 2026: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
6 December 2025: Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland (Half-time: 2-0) – Premier League
5 March 2017: Sunderland 0-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League
13 August 2016: Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
2 February 2016: Sunderland 0-1 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City’s recent Premier League form in the 2026 season to date is flawless. They have played four matches, winning all four, scoring 8 goals and conceding just 2. At home, they have taken maximum points from two fixtures with 3 goals scored and 1 conceded, while away they have also been perfect with 5 scored and 1 conceded. Their form line of WWWW reflects strong momentum, with a solid defensive base (0.5 goals conceded on average per match) and a productive attack averaging 2.0 goals per game.

Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Sunderland Matches Results and Stats

Sunderland’s Premier League 2026 season to date has been more mixed. Across four matches, they have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 3 goals and conceding 5. At home they have split results with 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 1 and conceding 2, while away they have taken 1 draw and 1 defeat with 2 goals scored and 3 conceded. Their overall scoring rate stands at 0.8 goals per match, with 1.3 conceded on average, and their form line LWDL highlights inconsistency both in attack and defence.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 2

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Manchester City vs Sunderland stats, the historical and current indicators align strongly in favour of Manchester City. In five Premier League meetings, Manchester City lead the head-to-head 4 wins to 0, with one draw and a commanding 8-1 aggregate score. They have been dominant at Etihad Stadium and consistently effective at Stadium of Light, while Sunderland’s only positive result in this sequence is the 0-0 home draw on 1 January 2026. Coupled with Manchester City’s perfect four-win start to the 2026 Premier League season and Sunderland’s more uneven record of 1 win from 4, the trends point towards the home side entering this fixture with both historical and current-form advantages, even though Sunderland have shown they can at least frustrate City on their day.

Manchester City vs Sunderland H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.