Sunderland vs Arsenal Head-to-Head: Results, Record and Match History

Sunderland vs Arsenal is one of English football’s long-running fixtures, with more than 150 competitive meetings across league and cup competition. Before the September 2026 Premier League meeting, the clubs had faced each other 156 times, with Arsenal winning 64, Sunderland winning 50 and 42 matches ending in draws.

Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head history stretches back to the late 19th century and includes Premier League meetings, FA Cup ties, League Cup games and several memorable results at both the Stadium of Light and Arsenal’s home grounds. This page keeps the all-time record, recent meetings, biggest wins and key moments in one place. For the latest live score, lineups and match events when the teams meet, follow the fixture on SP Score.

Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head record

The overall record shows why the fixture has such a long history. Sunderland were especially strong in many of the early meetings, while Arsenal have built the stronger record in the modern era.

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Sunderland vs Arsenal Premier League record

Through the 7 February 2026 meeting, Sunderland and Arsenal had played 34 times in the Premier League. Arsenal had won 20 of those games, Sunderland had won three and 11 had finished level.

Sunderland have found Arsenal difficult to beat in the Premier League in the modern era. Before the September 2026 fixture, the Black Cats were without a league win over Arsenal in 17 meetings, a run stretching back to their 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light in November 2009.

Recent Sunderland vs Arsenal results

Arsenal have had the stronger recent record. Sunderland’s 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light in November 2025 was their first Premier League meeting with Arsenal since 2017 and ended Arsenal’s ten-match winning run.

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Latest completed meeting: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland

The most recent completed meeting before the September 2026 fixture came at Emirates Stadium on 7 February 2026. Arsenal won 3-0 after Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring and Viktor Gyokeres added two second-half goals.

Sunderland competed well for long periods, but Arsenal’s second-half quality decided the game. The result extended Arsenal’s unbeaten Premier League run against Sunderland and kept the Gunners’ strong home record in the fixture intact.

For Arsenal’s wider recent form, see Arsenal results, latest scores and upcoming fixtures.

The 2-2 Sunderland vs Arsenal draw in November 2025

The November 2025 meeting at the Stadium of Light was one of the most dramatic recent games between the clubs. Dan Ballard gave Sunderland the lead before Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard turned the match around for Arsenal.

Brian Brobbey then scored deep into added time to make it 2-2. The equaliser ended Arsenal’s ten-match winning run and gave Sunderland a point against the league leaders.

When did Sunderland last beat Arsenal?

Sunderland’s most recent competitive win over Arsenal before September 2026 came in the FA Cup on 18 February 2012, when the Black Cats won 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.

Their most recent Premier League win was earlier, on 21 November 2009. Sunderland won that match 1-0 at home. Since then, Arsenal have controlled the league series with a long unbeaten run.

Biggest Sunderland and Arsenal wins in the fixture

Both of the biggest victories came decades before the Premier League era, showing how far back the rivalry stretches. Modern meetings have generally been closer, although Arsenal have produced several comfortable wins in the Premier League and League Cup.

Sunderland vs Arsenal at the Stadium of Light

The Stadium of Light has produced some of the fixture’s most memorable modern moments. Sunderland’s 1-0 Premier League win in 2009, their 2-0 FA Cup victory in 2012 and the 2-2 league draw in 2025 all came on Wearside.

For Arsenal, the ground has also been the setting for important away wins, including the 4-1 Premier League victory in October 2016.

Current Sunderland vs Arsenal fixture

The next Sunderland vs Arsenal Premier League meeting is scheduled for 12 September 2026 at the Stadium of Light. For current team news and pre-match detail, see our Sunderland vs Arsenal match preview. For the live score, confirmed lineups, cards, substitutions and match events, use SP Score.

You can also follow Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal profile and the Premier League hub for wider coverage.

Why Sunderland vs Arsenal has a long history

The first competitive meeting dates back to January 1893, when Sunderland beat Royal Arsenal 6-0 in the FA Cup. The clubs then met regularly in the top division through the first half of the 20th century before their meetings became less frequent as Sunderland moved between divisions.

That long history is why the record contains very different eras: early Sunderland dominance, long stretches of competitive league football, and a modern period in which Arsenal have held the stronger advantage.

Sunderland vs Arsenal FAQs

How many times have Sunderland and Arsenal played each other?

Before the September 2026 meeting, Sunderland and Arsenal had played 156 competitive matches.

Who has won more Sunderland vs Arsenal matches?

Arsenal lead the all-time competitive record with 64 wins, compared with Sunderland’s 50. There have been 42 draws.

What is the Sunderland vs Arsenal Premier League record?

Through 7 February 2026, the clubs had met 34 times in the Premier League. Arsenal had 20 wins, Sunderland three and there had been 11 draws.

When did Sunderland last beat Arsenal?

Sunderland’s most recent competitive win was a 2-0 FA Cup victory on 18 February 2012.

When did Sunderland last beat Arsenal in the Premier League?

Sunderland last beat Arsenal in the Premier League on 21 November 2009, winning 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.

What was the last Sunderland vs Arsenal result?

The latest completed meeting before the September 2026 fixture was Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland on 7 February 2026.

Who scored in Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal in 2025?

Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey scored for Sunderland, while Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard scored for Arsenal.

What is Sunderland’s biggest win over Arsenal?

Sunderland’s biggest recorded win in the fixture was 7-1 on 12 September 1953.

What is Arsenal’s biggest win over Sunderland?

Arsenal’s biggest recorded win in the fixture was 6-1 on 3 September 1932.

Where can I follow Sunderland vs Arsenal live?

SP Score provides the live score, confirmed lineups, match events, substitutions and current match information when the teams meet.

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Conclusion

Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head history covers more than a century of English football and more than 150 competitive matches. Arsenal hold the overall advantage, while Sunderland’s strongest periods are reflected in several major wins from the earlier decades. In the Premier League era, Arsenal have been the more successful side and entered the September 2026 meeting on a long unbeaten league run against Sunderland. For the latest Arsenal scores and fixtures, visit the Arsenal FC hub, and use SP Score whenever Sunderland and Arsenal meet for live match updates.

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