Sunderland vs Arsenal: Head-to-Head Stats 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 home side come into this fixture positioned 12th in the table with 4 points from their first three matches, while Arsenal arrive in the North East flying high in 2nd place with a perfect 9 points from 3 games.

The stakes are clear: Sunderland are looking to turn a solid start into genuine mid-table security, while Arsenal are aiming to maintain early title-chasing momentum. With Sunderland vs Arsenal stats historically tilted towards the London club, the question is whether the hosts can leverage home advantage at the Stadium of Light to disrupt one of the league’s in-form sides.

Head-to-head record

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

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

Sunderland vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline in competitive action, the most recent clash came on 7 February 2026 in the Premier League 2025 season at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, playing at home, defeated Sunderland 3-0, having led 1-0 at half-time in a match that underlined the gap between the sides on the day.

Before that, on 8 November 2025, the sides met at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League 2025 Regular Season - 11. Sunderland led 1-0 at half-time but Arsenal fought back in the second half to secure a 2-2 draw. That fixture remains the only draw in this five-match sample and stands out as Sunderland’s most competitive showing in this period.

Cup football has also featured in the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline. On 21 December 2021, Arsenal hosted Sunderland in the League Cup Quarter-finals at Emirates Stadium and ran out 5-1 winners after leading 2-1 at half-time. In league play, Arsenal also recorded a 2-0 home win on 16 May 2017 in the Premier League 2016 season, and a 4-1 away victory at the Stadium of Light on 29 October 2016, having gone into the break 1-0 up. Across these fixtures, history points to Arsenal consistently finding attacking solutions, especially at home, while Sunderland’s best moments have tended to come at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The Sunderland vs Arsenal stats across these five matches underline Arsenal’s dominance both in results and in 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
• 8 November 2025: Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
• 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
• 29 October 2016: Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Sunderland Matches Results and Stats

For Sunderland, the picture is best described as competitive but inconsistent season to date. In the Premier League 2026 campaign so far, they have played 3 matches, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1. At home, they have been solid with 1 win from 1, scoring once and keeping a clean sheet, while away from home they have taken 1 point from 2 matches, scoring twice and conceding three. Sunderland are averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 goal conceded per league game, with one clean sheet and no matches where they have failed to score, suggesting a balanced but still fragile profile at this early stage.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal arrive in outstanding league form season to date. In the Premier League 2026 season they have played 3 matches and won all 3, with no draws or defeats. At home they have 2 wins from 2, scoring 5 and conceding just 1, while their single away match has also ended in victory with a 1-0 scoreline. Overall, Arsenal are averaging 2.0 goals scored and only 0.3 goals conceded per game, backed by 2 clean sheets and no fixtures in which they have failed to score. The form line of three straight wins underlines strong momentum at both ends of the pitch.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Putting the historical and current Sunderland vs Arsenal stats together, the trends are clear. Over the last five direct meetings, Arsenal hold four wins and one draw, with a 16-4 aggregate goal advantage and particularly strong home results at Emirates Stadium. At the Stadium of Light, Sunderland have shown they can be more competitive, as highlighted by the 2-2 draw on 8 November 2025, but they have yet to convert that into a victory in this sample. Current league form strengthens Arsenal’s case further: three wins from three, a strong defensive record and efficient attacking output, against a Sunderland side still finding consistency but performing respectably in both boxes. History points towards Arsenal as the statistically stronger side, yet Sunderland’s home resilience and their previous draw on Wearside suggest this fixture may still be more competitive than the overall record alone might imply.

Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.