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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 match brings together a Sunderland side sitting 12th with 4 points from three games and an Arsenal team up in 2nd with a perfect 9 points, underlining the competitive context of this early-season fixture.

With Sunderland showing a balanced start (3 goals scored and 3 conceded) and Arsenal opening strongly (6 scored, 1 conceded), this game carries significant weight for both ends of the table. Sunderland will look to build on solid home form, while Arsenal aim to maintain their title push. For anyone studying Sunderland vs Arsenal stats, this encounter offers a rich backdrop of historical meetings and contrasting current trajectories.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical edge for Arsenal in the recent Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head meetings listed.

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

Sunderland vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

The Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline in the available data spans from October 2016 to February 2026, covering Premier League and League Cup clashes. Across these fixtures, Arsenal have consistently imposed themselves, particularly at Emirates Stadium, while Sunderland have had to work hard for any positive result.

The earliest match in this sequence took place on 29 October 2016 in the Premier League Regular Season - 10 at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland, as hosts, lost 1-4 to Arsenal after trailing 0-1 at half-time. Arsenal then reinforced their dominance at home on 16 May 2017 in Premier League Regular Season - 34 at Emirates Stadium, winning 2-0 after a goalless first half. The only cup tie in this run came on 21 December 2021 in the League Cup 1/4 final at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal recorded a 5-1 victory, leading 2-1 at the break and pulling away decisively in the second half.

More recently in league play, Sunderland managed to disrupt the pattern on 8 November 2025 in Premier League Regular Season - 11 at the Stadium of Light. They led 1-0 at half-time before the match finished 2-2, the only draw in this set of fixtures and Sunderland’s best result in the documented Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline. However, Arsenal reasserted control on 7 February 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 25 at Emirates Stadium, winning 3-0 with a 1-0 half-time advantage, underlining their continued superiority at home.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The Sunderland vs Arsenal stats from these five fixtures highlight Arsenal’s attacking strength and a consistent scoring pattern against Sunderland.

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:

  • 07 February 2026: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
  • 08 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 available numbers reflect their Premier League 2026 season to date. They have played three league matches, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1. At home, Sunderland have been solid with 1 win from 1 match, scoring 1 goal and keeping a clean sheet. Away from home they have taken 1 point from 2 games, scoring 2 and conceding 3. Overall, Sunderland average 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded per match, with one clean sheet and no games without scoring, suggesting a balanced but still developing side.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date, 3 league matches)

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal enter this fixture in excellent early-season form in the Premier League 2026. Across their three league matches so far, they have a perfect record of 3 wins from 3, with 2 home victories and 1 away win. Offensively, Arsenal average 2.0 goals per match (6 in total), while defensively they have been very strong, conceding just 1 goal at an average of 0.3 per game and keeping 2 clean sheets. Both at home and away they have yet to fail to score, underlining their status as one of the most in-form sides in the division.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the documented head-to-head record, Arsenal hold a clear advantage over Sunderland, with 4 wins and 1 draw from 5 meetings and a dominant 16-4 aggregate score. The venue split reinforces this pattern: Arsenal have won all three matches at Emirates Stadium and have avoided defeat in both trips to the Stadium of Light, including a 4-1 away win and a 2-2 draw. Sunderland’s best result in this sequence is that home draw in November 2025, while Arsenal have repeatedly demonstrated attacking firepower and control. Coupled with current Premier League 2026 form—Sunderland mid-table with mixed results and Arsenal perfect through three matches—the trends lean towards Arsenal having the stronger statistical platform heading into this clash, even though Sunderland’s solid home numbers suggest they are capable of making it competitive at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 07 September 2026.

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