Sunderland vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

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 Sunderland side sitting 12th with 4 points from three matches and an Arsenal team up in 2nd place with a perfect 9 points from three games. In terms of Sunderland vs Arsenal stats, the league table underlines a clash between a mid-table side still finding its level and a title-chasing visitor looking to maintain early momentum.

Sunderland have started the 2026 Premier League campaign with one win, one draw and one defeat, scoring and conceding three goals overall. Arsenal arrive with three wins from three, six goals scored and only one conceded, already in a strong position in the Champions League qualification race. With the Stadium of Light as the backdrop, this Sunderland vs Arsenal stats matchup has clear implications: Sunderland are aiming to turn a solid start into something more substantial, while Arsenal will see this as a must-take opportunity to keep pace at the top.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical advantage for Arsenal in recent competitive meetings with Sunderland.

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

Sunderland vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline across the available data, Arsenal have consistently held the upper hand. The sequence begins on 29 October 2016 in the Premier League Regular Season - 10 at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland, as hosts, lost 1-4 after trailing 0-1 at half-time. That result set the tone for the meetings that followed, with Arsenal asserting their superiority both home and away.

On 16 May 2017, again in the Premier League (Regular Season - 34) at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0, turning a 0-0 half-time score into a comfortable home win. The rivalry then moved into cup competition on 21 December 2021 in the League Cup 1/4 final at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal ran out 5-1 winners after leading 2-1 at the break. That emphatic cup victory underlined the gap between the sides at that stage.

More recently, the balance has narrowed slightly in league play. On 8 November 2025 at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League Regular Season - 11, Sunderland drew 2-2 with Arsenal, having led 1-0 at half-time. It remains Sunderland’s only positive result in this five-match sequence. The latest entry in the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline came on 7 February 2026 at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season - 25, where Arsenal won 3-0 after a 1-0 half-time lead. Across these fixtures, Arsenal’s ability to control matches at home and score freely has been a recurring theme.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Sunderland vs Arsenal stats underline Arsenal’s dominance, particularly in front of goal.

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 reliable guide is their Premier League 2026 season to date. Across three league matches, they have recorded one win, one draw and one defeat. At home they have been solid, with one victory from one outing at the Stadium of Light and a clean sheet, while away from home they have taken one point from two matches, scoring twice and conceding three. Sunderland have averaged 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 goal conceded per game, showing competitive balance but limited attacking output compared with top sides.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal’s form in the 2026 Premier League season to date is outstanding. They have played three league matches and won all three, with two home victories and one away success. Offensively they average 2.0 goals per game (six scored in total), while defensively they have conceded just once, an average of 0.3 goals per match, and have already kept two clean sheets. The combination of a three-match winning streak, strong defensive numbers and consistent scoring underlines why Arsenal approach this fixture as clear favourites on current form.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season form both tilt strongly toward Arsenal. Over five recent competitive meetings, Arsenal have four wins and one draw, with a 16-4 aggregate goal advantage and a perfect home record at Emirates Stadium. Sunderland’s only positive result in that run was a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light, which at least shows they are capable of troubling Arsenal on their own pitch. In the present Premier League campaign, Sunderland are competitive but modest in both attack and defence, while Arsenal combine a flawless three-win start with a powerful goal difference and multiple clean sheets. The stats suggest that Arsenal enter this match with the clearer statistical edge, although Sunderland’s home resilience and that 2025 draw indicate the hosts should not be dismissed entirely at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 07 September 2026.