Brentford vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
5 competitive meetings since 2017 · Premier League, Championship
Head-to-head summary
Brentford hold a slight edge over Sunderland across 5 competitive matches since the 2017/18 season, winning 2 games to Sunderland's 1, alongside 2 draws. Sunderland have never won at Brentford in 3 home attempts, recording 1 loss and 2 draws. However, when Sunderland play at home, the fixture is perfectly split, with 2 matches yielding 1 win for Brentford and 1 win for Sunderland. Across 3 Premier League encounters, both teams have 1 win each alongside 1 draw.
The three most recent Premier League meetings show how balanced this match has been lately. On 5 September 2026, Brentford drew 1–1 at home with Sunderland after a 0–0 half-time score. Prior to that, Brentford earned a 3–0 home win on 7 January 2026, which remains their biggest victory in this fixture. Sunderland secured their biggest win over Brentford on 30 August 2025 with a 2–1 home victory.
Matches in this series average 3.2 goals per game, with over 1.5 goals in 5 of 5 fixtures and over 2.5 goals in 3 of 5. Both teams scored in 3 of 5 games. Brentford kept 2 clean sheets, while Sunderland kept 0. Action often picks up after the break, with 56% of goals scored in the second half. In addition, when a side led at half-time, they went on to win in 2 of 3 instances.
Next meeting
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What the head-to-head says about this meeting
Sunderland host Brentford at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday 28 October 2026 in the League Cup, Round of 16. Sunderland are 20th in the Premier League with 4 points from 7 games and enter following a 1–1 draw against Lech Poznan. Brentford sit 6th in the Premier League with 10 points from 7 games, coming off a 1–2 defeat to Liverpool. In home matches against Brentford, Sunderland have 1 win and 1 loss from 2 meetings.
Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Brentford | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford ahead at HT | 240% | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 0 | 120% | 120% |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 0 | 120% | 0 |
5 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 2 of 3 times (67%).
Trailed at the break 1 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 2 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Brentford 1–1 Sunderland 1× · 20%
- Brentford 3–0 Sunderland 1× · 20%
- Brentford 1–2 Sunderland 1× · 20%
- Brentford 2–0 Sunderland 1× · 20%
- Brentford 3–3 Sunderland 1× · 20%
Home and away record
When Brentford play at home (3 games)
Brentford 1 · Draws 2 · Sunderland 0
When Sunderland play at home (2 games)
Brentford 1 · Draws 0 · Sunderland 1
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Brentford | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Championship | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Last Brentford vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 1–1HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Brentford | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 0–0 | Brentford | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–2 | Brentford | Championship · Matchday 32 | |
| Brentford | 3–3HT 1–3 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 13 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 1–1HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Brentford | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 0–0 | Brentford | Premier League · Matchday 3 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–2 | Brentford | Championship · Matchday 32 | |
| Brentford | 3–3HT 1–3 | Sunderland | Championship · Matchday 13 |
Records
7 Jan 2026 · Premier League · Brentford Community Stadium
30 Aug 2025 · Premier League · Stadium of Light
Brentford 3–3 Sunderland (Oct 2017)
Current form
Brentford
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6th in Premier League · 10 pts from 7 games. Last: Brentford 1–2 Liverpool (Premier League).
Sunderland
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20th in Premier League · 4 pts from 7 games. Last: Lech Poznan 1–1 Sunderland (Europa League).
Brentford vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Brentford vs Sunderland matches?
Brentford have won more: 2 wins to Sunderland's 1, with 2 draws, from 5 competitive meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What was the last Brentford vs Sunderland result?
Brentford 1–1 Sunderland, played on 5 September 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Brentford vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 3.20 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 60% of meetings and both teams scored in 60%.
What is the most common score in Brentford vs Sunderland?
Brentford 1–1 Sunderland, which has happened 1 times in 5 meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What is the biggest win in Brentford vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2017/18 season) the biggest margin is Brentford 3–0 Sunderland, on 7 January 2026 (Premier League).
When do Brentford and Sunderland play next?
Sunderland host Brentford on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 19:45 UTC (League Cup).
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