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Manchester City vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats

19 competitive meetings since 2010 · Premier League, League Cup

12Manchester City wins
3Draws
4Sunderland wins

Head-to-head summary

Since 2010, Manchester City and Sunderland have faced each other 19 times in official competitions. Manchester City lead the head-to-head 12–4, with 3 draws.

Manchester City have won 7 of the last 8 meetings. Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 12 games against Sunderland. The most recent meeting ended Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland on 20 September 2026 (Premier League).

Goals are rarely in short supply in this fixture. Meetings average 3.32 goals per game, both teams have scored in 9 of 19 games (47%), and 63% went over 2.5 goals.

When Manchester City are at home they have won 8 of 10 meetings; when Sunderland host, they have won 4 of 9.

Next meeting

Sunderland vs Manchester City

UTC

Premier League · Matchday 38 · Stadium of Light

Goals & betting stats

3.32Goals per game
47%Both teams scored (9/19)
63%Over 2.5 goals (12/19)
68%Over 1.5 goals (13/19)
47%Over 3.5 goals (9/19)
44 – 19Goals scored: Manchester City – Sunderland
6Manchester City clean sheets
5Sunderland clean sheets

Half-time and full-time

1.47Goals per game, 1st half
1.84Goals per game, 2nd half
74%Goal before half-time (14/19)
16%Both scored in the 1st half (3/19)

HT/FT results

Half-time ↓ / Full-time →Manchester CityDrawSunderland
Manchester City ahead at HT 1053% 15% 0
Level at HT 15% 15% 316%
Sunderland ahead at HT 15% 15% 15%

19 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 11 of 14 times (79%).

Manchester City when behind at half-time 2 of 3 not lost

Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 1.

Sunderland when behind at half-time 1 of 11 not lost

Trailed at the break 11 times, came back to win 0.

Most common scores

  • Manchester City 0–1 Sunderland 4× · 21%
  • Manchester City 4–1 Sunderland 3× · 16%
  • Manchester City 3–0 Sunderland 2× · 11%
  • Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland 1× · 5%
  • Manchester City 0–0 Sunderland 1× · 5%
  • Manchester City 2–0 Sunderland 1× · 5%

Home and away record

Manchester City 12 wins (63%), 3 draws (16%), Sunderland 4 wins (21%)19MATCHES

When Manchester City play at home (10 games)

Manchester City 8 · Draws 2 · Sunderland 0

When Sunderland play at home (9 games)

Manchester City 4 · Draws 1 · Sunderland 4

Record by competition

CompetitionPlayedManchester CityDrawsSunderlandShare
Premier League 17 10 3 4
League Cup 2 2 0 0

Last Manchester City vs Sunderland results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
Manchester City 5–3HT 3–2 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 5
Sunderland 0–0HT 0–0 Manchester City Premier League · Matchday 19
Manchester City 3–0HT 2–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 15
Sunderland 0–2HT 0–1 Manchester City Premier League · Matchday 27
Manchester City 2–1HT 1–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 1
Sunderland 0–1HT 0–1 Manchester City Premier League · Matchday 24
Manchester City 4–1HT 3–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 18
Sunderland 1–4HT 0–4 Manchester City League Cup · 3rd Round
Manchester City 3–2HT 0–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 20
Sunderland 1–4HT 1–2 Manchester City Premier League · Matchday 14
Show all 19 meetings
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
Manchester City 2–2HT 1–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 26
Manchester City 3–1HT 0–1 Sunderland League Cup · Final
Sunderland 1–0HT 1–0 Manchester City Premier League · Matchday 11
Sunderland 1–0HT 0–0 Manchester City Premier League · Matchday 19
Manchester City 3–0HT 1–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 7
Manchester City 3–3HT 1–2 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 31
Sunderland 1–0HT 0–0 Manchester City Premier League · Matchday 19
Manchester City 5–0HT 1–0 Sunderland Premier League · Matchday 31
Sunderland 1–0HT 0–0 Manchester City Premier League · Matchday 3

Records

Biggest Manchester City win Manchester City 5–0 Sunderland

3 Apr 2011 · Premier League · Etihad Stadium, Manchester (Manchester)

Biggest Sunderland win Sunderland 1–0 Manchester City

10 Nov 2013 · Premier League · Stadium of Light (Sunderland)

Most goals in a game 8 goals

Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland (Sep 2026)

Longest Manchester City winning run 8 wins in a row

Dec 2014 – Dec 2025

Current form

Manchester City

  1. W
  2. W
  3. L
  4. W
  5. W

1st in Premier League · 21 pts from 7 games. Last: Manchester City 5–1 AEK Athens FC (Champions League).

Sunderland

  1. L
  2. W
  3. L
  4. L
  5. W

20th in Premier League · 4 pts from 7 games. Last: Bournemouth 2–0 Sunderland (Premier League).

Manchester City vs Sunderland FAQ

Who has won more Manchester City vs Sunderland matches?

Manchester City have won more: 12 wins to Sunderland's 4, with 3 draws, from 19 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.

What was the last Manchester City vs Sunderland result?

Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland, played on 20 September 2026 (Premier League).

How many goals are scored in Manchester City vs Sunderland games?

The fixture averages 3.32 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 63% of meetings and both teams scored in 47%.

What is the most common score in Manchester City vs Sunderland?

Manchester City 0–1 Sunderland, which has happened 4 times in 19 meetings since the 2010/11 season.

What is the biggest win in Manchester City vs Sunderland history?

In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Manchester City 5–0 Sunderland, on 3 April 2011 (Premier League).

When do Manchester City and Sunderland play next?

Sunderland host Manchester City on Sunday 30 May 2027 at 15:00 UTC (Premier League).

More Premier League head-to-heads

Competitive matches since the 2010/11 season, friendlies excluded. A match decided on penalties counts as a draw. Last updated 15 Oct 2026.