Sunderland vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-head and Recent Form

Sunderland host Arsenal at the Stadium of Light in a Premier League Regular Season - 4 clash 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 flying high in 2nd place with a perfect 9 points. With both clubs keen to shape their early-season trajectory, this fixture adds another chapter to a long-running Premier League storyline.

From a table perspective, Sunderland have started solidly, taking 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring and conceding 3 goals overall. Arsenal arrive with maximum points, 6 goals scored and only 1 conceded, underlining their strong early form. Against this backdrop, Sunderland vs Arsenal stats and historical patterns provide valuable context on how this meeting at the Stadium of Light might unfold in the 2026 Premier League season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical edge for Arsenal in the most 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 based on the latest competitive clashes, Arsenal have consistently found ways to impose themselves across league and cup competitions. The most recent meeting came on 7 February 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25 at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal, playing at home, defeated Sunderland 3-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result underlined Arsenal’s attacking strength and defensive control on their own turf.

Earlier in the 2025 Premier League season, on 8 November 2025, the sides met at the Stadium of Light in Regular Season - 11. Sunderland, as hosts, went into half-time 1-0 up, but Arsenal responded in the second half to earn a 2-2 draw. That contest stands out as the only draw in the recent sequence, showing Sunderland’s capacity to trouble Arsenal at home, even if they could not convert the advantage into a win.

Cup competition has also featured in this rivalry. On 21 December 2021, Arsenal and Sunderland met in the League Cup 1/4 final at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, again at home, led 2-1 at half-time and went on to win 5-1, highlighting the gulf on that occasion. Prior to that, Premier League meetings on 16 May 2017 (Regular Season - 34, Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland at Emirates Stadium) and 29 October 2016 (Regular Season - 10, Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal at the Stadium of Light) further reinforced Arsenal’s dominance in both venues.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head numbers underline Arsenal’s superiority, but also show that Sunderland have managed to find the net in several of these contests.

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 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 picture is best read as season to date form in the 2026 Premier League. They have played 3 matches, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1. At home, Sunderland have been solid, with 1 win from 1 match and a 1-0 aggregate at the Stadium of Light, suggesting defensive resilience in front of their own fans. Overall, they have scored 3 goals and conceded 3, averaging 1 goal scored and 1 conceded per game, with 1 clean sheet and no matches where they failed to score. The typical setup has been a 4-2-3-1 across all three fixtures.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal come into this fixture with strong season to date form in the 2026 Premier League. Across 3 matches, they have a perfect record of 3 wins, with no draws or defeats. They have scored 6 goals and conceded just 1, averaging 2 goals scored per match and only 0.3 conceded. Away from home, Arsenal have 1 win from 1 game with a 1-0 scoreline, reinforcing their defensive solidity on the road. They have kept 2 clean sheets in total and have scored in every league match so far, also typically lining up in a 4-2-3-1 system.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Putting the historical Sunderland vs Arsenal stats alongside current season form, the balance clearly leans towards Arsenal. The head-to-head record across the five most recent competitive meetings shows 4 Arsenal wins and 1 draw, with a 16-4 aggregate in goals and particularly dominant numbers at Emirates Stadium. At the Stadium of Light, Sunderland have at least managed a draw in one of two recent home fixtures, indicating they can be more competitive on Wearside. In 2026 league play, Sunderland’s even goal difference and strong home defensive numbers suggest they can make this a more controlled contest, but Arsenal’s perfect start, higher league position, and superior scoring and defensive metrics underline why bookmakers price them as clear favourites. Any statistical reading of this matchup points to Arsenal holding the advantage, while acknowledging that Sunderland’s home form and the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light could narrow the gap on the day.

Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.