Manchester City vs Sunderland Stats: Head-to-head Record Before 20 September 2026

Manchester City host Sunderland at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 5. The fixture brings together a Manchester City side that has started the 2026 campaign perfectly against a Sunderland team looking to stabilise in mid-table.

After four league rounds, Manchester City sit 2nd in the Premier League table with 12 points from four wins, a goal difference of +6 and only 2 goals conceded. Sunderland arrive in Manchester in 14th place with 4 points from one win, one draw and two defeats, and a goal difference of -2. With this context, Manchester City vs Sunderland stats underline a clash between a title contender and a side aiming to stay clear of the bottom of the table.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical edge for Manchester City in recent Premier League meetings with Sunderland.

Previous meetings: 5
Manchester City wins: 3
Draws: 1
Sunderland wins: 1

Manchester City vs Sunderland Timeline & Historical Context

The Manchester City vs Sunderland timeline in the Premier League covered here stretches from February 2016 through January 2026, with all five recorded fixtures played in the top flight. Across this period, Manchester City have generally controlled the matchup, especially at Etihad Stadium, while Sunderland have found it difficult to turn home advantage into points.

The sequence begins on 2 February 2016 in the 2015 Premier League season, when Sunderland hosted Manchester City at Stadium of Light in Regular Season - 24. That match finished Sunderland 0-1 Manchester City, with the visitors leading 1-0 at half-time and seeing out the same scoreline to full time. Later that year, on 13 August 2016, the sides met again at Etihad Stadium in Regular Season - 1 of the 2016 campaign. Manchester City won 2-1 at home, having led 1-0 at half-time before a tighter second half.

On 5 March 2017, Sunderland again welcomed Manchester City to Stadium of Light in Regular Season - 27 of the 2016 Premier League season. Manchester City prevailed 2-0, building on a 1-0 half-time lead to close out another away victory. The rivalry then paused in the top flight until 6 December 2025, when Manchester City and Sunderland met at Etihad Stadium in Regular Season - 15 of the 2025 Premier League season. Manchester City were dominant, beating Sunderland 3-0 after going 2-0 up by half-time.

The most recent chapter in the Manchester City vs Sunderland timeline came on 1 January 2026 at Stadium of Light in Regular Season - 19 of the 2025 Premier League season. Sunderland held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw, with the scoreline goalless at both half-time and full time. That result stands out as Sunderland’s most resilient performance in this sample, breaking a run of defeats and providing a reference point as they prepare for the trip to Manchester in September 2026.

Manchester City vs Sunderland Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Manchester City vs Sunderland stats from these five Premier League meetings underline Manchester City’s superiority, particularly in both goal output and defensive control.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Manchester City 8 - 1 Sunderland
Average Goals per Match: Manchester City 1.60 vs Sunderland 0.20

Venue Split Performance:

At Etihad Stadium: 2 matches played here — Manchester City won 2 (as home side), Sunderland won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Stadium of Light: 3 matches played here — Sunderland won 1 (as home side), Manchester City won 2 (as away side), 1 draw

Manchester City vs Sunderland Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Manchester City vs Sunderland last results in recent competitive fixtures:

1 January 2026: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
6 December 2025: Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland (Half-time: 2-0) – Premier League
5 March 2017: Sunderland 0-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League
13 August 2016: Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
2 February 2016: Sunderland 0-1 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City come into this fixture in outstanding Premier League form in the 2026 season to date. They have played 4 league matches, winning all 4, scoring 8 goals and conceding only 2. At Etihad Stadium, they have 2 wins from 2, with 3 goals scored and 1 conceded, while away from home they have also taken maximum points with 5 goals scored and 1 conceded. Their attack is averaging 2.0 goals per match overall, and defensively they are allowing just 0.5 goals per game, supported by 2 clean sheets and no league match in which they have failed to score.

Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 Sunderland Matches Results and Stats

Sunderland’s 2026 Premier League campaign shows mixed form. Over 4 league matches, they have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 3 goals and conceding 5. At Stadium of Light they have 1 win and 1 loss with a 1-2 goal record, while away from home they have taken 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 2 and conceding 3. Their attack is averaging 0.8 goals per match, while they are conceding 1.3 per game. Sunderland have managed 1 clean sheet but have also failed to score once, highlighting inconsistency at both ends of the pitch.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across five recent Premier League meetings, Manchester City hold a clear historical advantage over Sunderland, with 3 wins, 1 draw and just 1 defeat, and a dominant 8-1 aggregate goal record. The venue split further favours Manchester City, who are perfect at Etihad Stadium in this sample and have also been highly effective away at Stadium of Light. Recent form in the 2026 season strengthens that picture: Manchester City are unbeaten with four wins from four and strong underlying scoring and defensive numbers, while Sunderland’s start has been more modest, with a negative goal difference and mixed results. Taken together, the historical head-to-head trends and current league form both lean strongly towards Manchester City having the statistical edge ahead of this Premier League clash.

Manchester City vs Sunderland H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.