Sunderland vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

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 3 games and an Arsenal team in 2nd place with a perfect 9 points from 3 fixtures. In this context, Sunderland vs Arsenal stats provide a clear picture of an early-season clash between a team aiming for stability and a title contender looking to maintain momentum.

The venue is the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, where the hosts have started solidly at home with 1 win from 1 league match and no goals conceded. Arsenal arrive with strong early-season form, boasting 3 wins from 3, 6 goals scored and only 1 conceded. With Arsenal chasing the top of the table and Sunderland seeking to build on a balanced goal difference of 3-3, the stakes are high for both sides, and Sunderland vs Arsenal stats will be central to understanding the dynamics of this fixture.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical edge for Arsenal in this fixture based on the recent Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Sunderland wins: 1
• Draws: 1
• Arsenal wins: 3

Sunderland vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline, the most recent meeting came on 7 February 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25 at Emirates Stadium. On that occasion, Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0, leading 1-0 at half-time before closing out a comfortable home victory. That result underlined Arsenal’s dominance on their own ground in this matchup.

Earlier in the 2025 Premier League season, on 8 November 2025 at the Stadium of Light in Regular Season - 11, Sunderland and Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw. Sunderland led 1-0 at half-time before Arsenal responded after the break, producing one of the more competitive fixtures in the recent Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline and showing that Sunderland can trouble Arsenal on Wearside.

Cup and league contexts both appear in the rivalry. On 21 December 2021, in the League Cup 1/4 final at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal beat Sunderland 5-1, having led 2-1 at half-time in a high-scoring tie. In league play, Arsenal recorded a 2-0 home win on 16 May 2017 in the Premier League Regular Season - 34 after a goalless first half, and a 4-1 away victory at the Stadium of Light on 29 October 2016 in Regular Season - 10, where they led 1-0 at half-time. Overall, the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline highlights Arsenal’s consistent ability to score, particularly at home, with Sunderland’s best recent result being that 2-2 draw in 2025.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The Sunderland vs Arsenal head to head overall breakdown underlines Arsenal’s stronger record, especially in terms of 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

Sunderland’s recent profile in the 2026 Premier League season to date shows a balanced side with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat from 3 matches. They have been solid at home with 1 win from 1 and a clean sheet, while away they have 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring twice and conceding three. Offensively, Sunderland average 1.0 goal per game and have yet to fail to score, while defensively they also concede an average of 1.0 goal per match, indicating competitive but often tight contests.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal’s season-to-date form in the 2026 Premier League is outstanding, with 3 wins from 3 fixtures. They have been strong both home and away, winning 2 from 2 at Emirates Stadium and their single away match as well. Arsenal have scored 6 goals (an average of 2.0 per game) and conceded just 1 (0.3 per game), backed by 2 clean sheets. This combination of attacking efficiency and defensive solidity underlines why they are positioned 2nd in the table with maximum points.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the Sunderland vs Arsenal stats and head-to-head history point strongly towards Arsenal. Across the five most recent competitive meetings, Arsenal have 3 wins to Sunderland’s 1, with 1 draw, and a commanding 16-4 aggregate in goals. Arsenal have been especially dominant at Emirates Stadium, winning all three matches there, while at the Stadium of Light they have 1 win and 1 draw, showing they can carry their threat away from home as well. Sunderland’s best reference point is the 2-2 home draw in November 2025, which demonstrated that they can compete on their own pitch if they are efficient in both boxes. Current league form reinforces the historical pattern: Sunderland are competitive but still finding consistency, whereas Arsenal combine perfect results with a strong goal difference and multiple clean sheets. Taken together, the historical record and early-season form both lean in Arsenal’s favour, though Sunderland’s home resilience suggests this fixture may still be more competitive than the long-term scoring margin implies.

Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.