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 fixture brings together a home side sitting 12th with 4 points from three matches and a visiting team in 2nd place with a perfect 9 points, underlining the different early-season trajectories of the two clubs.
With Sunderland looking to consolidate their mid-table position and Arsenal aiming to sustain a title challenge, the stakes are clear. The Sunderland vs Arsenal stats point to a historically difficult matchup for the hosts, but strong home numbers so far in 2026 and the backing of the Stadium of Light crowd add intrigue to a contest that could shape the momentum of both teams’ Premier League campaigns.
Head-to-head record
The overall Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head record in the recent data set is firmly tilted towards the London side.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Sunderland wins: 0
- Draws: 1
- Arsenal wins: 4
Sunderland vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context
The Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline in the current dataset begins with a Premier League clash on 29 October 2016 at the Stadium of Light. On that occasion, Sunderland were the home side but Arsenal ran out 4-1 winners after leading 1-0 at half-time in Regular Season - 10 of the 2016 campaign, setting an early pattern of away dominance for the Gunners in this specific sample.
The rivalry then shifted to the Emirates Stadium on 16 May 2017 in Premier League Regular Season - 34. Arsenal again took all three points, winning 2-0 after a goalless first half. That result reinforced Arsenal’s control in league meetings, with Sunderland struggling to break down the hosts and failing to score in London on that date.
Cup competition also features in the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline. On 21 December 2021, the sides met at the Emirates Stadium in the League Cup 1/4 final. Arsenal produced their most emphatic result of this data set, beating Sunderland 5-1 after leading 2-1 at half-time. The one-off knockout context highlighted the gap between the squads at that point, with Arsenal’s attack proving far too strong.
The most recent Premier League cycle in the data adds two further matches. On 29 October 2025, Sunderland hosted Arsenal at the Stadium of Light in Regular Season - 11 of the 2025 season. Sunderland led 1-0 at half-time and showed resilience, ultimately drawing 2-2 to record the only draw in these five meetings and their best result in this sample. Then, on 7 February 2026 at the Emirates Stadium in Regular Season - 25, Arsenal won 3-0, having been 1-0 up at the break, underlining their continued superiority at home.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The Sunderland vs Arsenal stats across these five fixtures underline Arsenal’s clear edge but also show that Sunderland have occasionally been competitive, particularly at home.
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 most relevant lens is their Premier League 2026 season to date. Across three league fixtures, they have 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of 3-3. At the Stadium of Light they have been solid, winning their only home match 1-0 and keeping a clean sheet, while away they have taken 1 point from two games, scoring twice but conceding three. Sunderland’s season to date numbers show an attack averaging 1 goal per match and a defence conceding 1 per match, suggesting a balanced but still fragile profile ahead of Arsenal’s visit.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)
Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats
Arsenal arrive in outstanding early-season form in the 2026 Premier League. They have won all three of their league matches so far, with 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 defeats, scoring 6 goals and conceding just 1. At home they have been particularly strong, with 5 goals scored and 1 conceded in two games, while their single away fixture produced a 1-0 victory and a clean sheet. Overall, Arsenal are averaging 2 goals scored per match and only 0.3 conceded, underlining both attacking efficiency and defensive control as they head to the Stadium of Light.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the available Sunderland vs Arsenal stats, history and current form both lean towards the visitors. Arsenal have won 4 of the 5 recent meetings, scoring 16 goals to Sunderland’s 4, and have been especially dominant at the Emirates Stadium. The venue split shows Sunderland are more competitive at the Stadium of Light, highlighted by the 2-2 draw on 8 November 2025, and their 2026 home record of one win and a clean sheet suggests they can be organised on their own pitch. However, Arsenal’s perfect start to the 2026 Premier League season, combined with a long run of strong head-to-head results and a markedly superior goal output, gives them a clear statistical edge going into this fixture.
Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 07 September 2026.
