Arsenal F.C. vs Sunderland A.F.C. Stats: Record & Prediction

Anyone who has ever tried to look up the head-to-head record between two football clubs knows it can feel like sifting through a dozen different scoreboards. The numbers shift depending on which stats site you check, whether cup matches are included, and how far back the data goes.

Total Meetings: 31 (SoccerPunter) ·
Arsenal Wins: 21 ·
Sunderland Wins: 2 ·
Draws: 8 ·
Latest Result: 3-0 (7 Feb 2026) ·
Next Match: 12 Sep 2026

What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Sunderland?

Total meetings, wins, and draws

The head‑to‑head ledger between Arsenal and Sunderland shows a heavy bias toward the north London side. According to SoccerPunter, a football statistics aggregator, the two clubs have met 31 times in all competitions. Arsenal have won 21 of those matches, Sunderland have won just 2, and 8 ended in draws. That gives the Gunners a win rate of nearly 68%.

Other sources quote different totals. The data aggregator footystats.org, for instance, lists only 25 meetings — a discrepancy that often arises because some sites omit early cup ties or pre‑1992 results. The imbalance, however, is consistent across all major databases: Arsenal have dominated.

Historical goal comparison

Overall, Arsenal have scored 72 goals against Sunderland, while the Black Cats have managed 25, based on data from SoccerPunter, a football statistics aggregator. That gives Arsenal an average of 2.3 goals per meeting compared to Sunderland’s 0.8. The biggest win for Arsenal came in a 6‑1 thrashing, while Sunderland’s largest victory is a 3‑0 result from the 1980s.

The pattern: Arsenal have been especially dominant at home. The Analyst, a data analytics firm notes that before the February 2026 fixture, Arsenal were unbeaten in 18 top‑flight home games against Sunderland since a 2‑1 loss at Highbury in 2003.

What was the score of the last Arsenal vs Sunderland match?

Match details from 7 February 2026

The most recent meeting between the two sides took place on 7 February 2026 at the Emirates Stadium, a Premier League fixture that Arsenal won 3‑0. ESPN, a sports broadcaster reported that Viktor Gyökeres scored a second‑half brace, adding to an earlier goal that sealed a comfortable victory for the home side.

The match statistics reveal just how one-sided the contest was.

The xG data, from FotMob, a live match tracker, underscores the one‑sided nature of the game: Arsenal generated 1.49 expected goals to Sunderland’s 0.19, reflecting near‑total control of the attacking play.

The implication is clear: Arsenal dominated every phase of the match, making the final scoreline unsurprising.

Key moments and lineups

Scorers: Arsenal’s goals came from a first‑half opener and Gyökeres’ double after the interval. Sky Sports, a sports broadcaster confirmed the lineups, with Arsenal fielding a strong first eleven including Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard, while Sunderland’s starting XI featured a mix of experienced Premier League players and younger talent.

The reverse fixture earlier in the season, played on 8 November 2025 at the Stadium of Light, ended 2‑2. Sky Sports, a sports broadcaster listed Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard as the Arsenal scorers in that draw.

When is the next Arsenal vs Sunderland match?

Scheduled date: 12 September 2026

The next meeting between these two clubs is provisionally scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026, at 14:00 UTC. The venue and competition have not been officially confirmed, but it is expected to be a Premier League fixture, or potentially an FA Cup tie depending on the draw.

Venue and competition

If the match is a league fixture, it will be played at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal’s home game — the reverse of the February 2026 encounter which was also in London. Should it fall in the FA Cup, the venue could change if Sunderland are drawn as the home side.

How have Arsenal and Sunderland performed historically?

Home vs away form

Arsenal’s home record against Sunderland is formidable. According to The Analyst, a data analytics firm, Arsenal were unbeaten in 43 home games against promoted clubs before the February 2026 fixture, with 38 wins and 5 draws. Sunderland, as a recently promoted side, fit that pattern.

Sunderland’s away record at Arsenal is even worse: they have never won a Premier League away game at the Emirates or Highbury in 16 attempts. Their only victory over Arsenal in the last 28 league meetings came in November 2009 (The Analyst, a data analytics firm).

Recent form trends

Sunderland’s average home form has been inconsistent this season, but their performances against top‑six sides remain weak. Arsenal, meanwhile, have maintained a strong record at the Emirates, winning 80% of their home league matches in 2025‑26.

The data from SoccerPunter, a football statistics aggregator shows that even when games are played in the North East, Arsenal have a winning record — 11 wins away to Sunderland compared to 3 losses and 5 draws.

What is the predicted outcome for the next Arsenal vs Sunderland match?

Expert predictions

For the February 2026 match, The Analyst’s Opta model gave Arsenal a 79.6% win probability, while Sunderland’s chances were just 9.5%. The actual result — a 3‑0 Arsenal win — closely matched the projection. If the same model runs for the September 2026 fixture, the probabilities are likely to be similar, given Arsenal’s home advantage and historical dominance.

Statistical projections

Using xG data from FotMob, a live match tracker, Arsenal’s expected goals in the last meeting were 1.49 to Sunderland’s 0.19. If recent form holds, the Gunners are expected to generate over 1.0 xG again, while Sunderland will likely struggle to register even 0.5. However, the small sample size — only two league meetings in the 2025‑26 season — adds uncertainty to any prediction.

“Arsenal have a 79.6% chance of winning, based on our simulation model.”

— The Analyst, using Opta data

“Viktor Gyokeres scored a second‑half brace in Arsenal’s 3‑0 win over Sunderland.”

— ESPN match report

The pattern underscores a consistent prediction: another Arsenal victory appears likely.

The implication for both clubs is straightforward: Arsenal can expect three points, while Sunderland must treat the fixture as a damage‑limitation exercise. With the gap in quality unlikely to close before September, the smart money stays on the Gunners.

For a detailed breakdown of their recent encounters, check out the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline for match-by-match analysis.

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