Sunderland vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Sunderland host Arsenal at the Stadium of Light in a Premier League Regular Season - 4 fixture on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC. 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 matches. With early-season positions already starting to take shape, this clash at the Stadium of Light carries important implications for both ends of the table.

For Sunderland, this is an opportunity to build on a solid start at home, where they have 1 win from 1 match without conceding a goal. Arsenal arrive with maximum points, 6 goals scored and only 1 conceded, underlining their strong early form and Champions League qualification ambitions. In this context, Sunderland vs Arsenal stats and historical patterns provide valuable insight into how this contest might unfold in the Premier League landscape.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical advantage for Arsenal in the Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head.

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

Sunderland vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline, all five recorded meetings come from competitive fixtures in the Premier League and League Cup. The most recent encounter took place on 7 February 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25 at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal, playing at home, beat Sunderland 3-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result underlined Arsenal’s dominance on their own ground and extended their strong recent sequence in this matchup.

Earlier in the 2025 Premier League season, on 8 November 2025, Sunderland hosted Arsenal at the Stadium of Light in Regular Season - 11. Sunderland went into half-time 1-0 up but the match finished 2-2, one of the more competitive fixtures in the series and the only draw in the available head-to-head data. That game demonstrated Sunderland’s ability to trouble Arsenal at home despite the broader imbalance in results.

Cup history also features in the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline. On 21 December 2021, the sides met in the League Cup Quarter-finals at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal were again the home team and won 5-1, having led 2-1 at half-time. In league play, Arsenal recorded a 2-0 home victory on 16 May 2017 in the Premier League Regular Season - 34 after a goalless first half, and a 4-1 away win at the Stadium of Light on 29 October 2016 in Regular Season - 10, turning a 1-0 half-time lead into a convincing away success. Across these fixtures, history points to Arsenal as the consistently stronger side, particularly in terms of scoring power.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The Sunderland vs Arsenal stats across these five matches highlight Arsenal’s superiority in results and goal output.

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 Quarter-finals
• 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 form in the 2026 Premier League season to date shows a balanced profile. Across 3 matches they have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded. At the Stadium of Light they have been solid, winning their only home game 1-0 and keeping a clean sheet, while away they have been more vulnerable defensively, conceding 3 goals in 2 matches. Their typical 4-2-3-1 setup has delivered one clean sheet and they have scored in every league match so far, indicating a competitive but not dominant side.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal enter this fixture in outstanding early-season form. In the 2026 Premier League campaign so far they have played 3 matches and won all 3, scoring 6 goals and conceding only 1. At home they have 2 wins with a combined 5-1 scoreline, while their single away outing produced a 1-0 victory, underlining both attacking efficiency and defensive control. Using a 4-2-3-1 shape, Arsenal have kept 2 clean sheets and have yet to fail to score, reinforcing their status as one of the league’s early pacesetters.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head record, Arsenal hold a commanding advantage with 4 wins and 1 draw from 5 matches, backed by a 16-4 aggregate goal difference and a strong record both at Emirates Stadium and the Stadium of Light. Sunderland’s most encouraging data point is the 2-2 home draw on 8 November 2025, showing they can compete on their own pitch, and their current season to date suggests a resilient side that scores in every game and defends well at home. However, Arsenal’s perfect 2026 league record, superior goal metrics, and historically dominant Sunderland vs Arsenal stats all tilt the statistical trends towards the visitors. Sunderland will need to lean heavily on home advantage and defensive organisation to disrupt patterns that have long favoured Arsenal.

Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.