Manchester United vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
18 competitive meetings since 2010 · Premier League, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Since 2010, Manchester United and Sunderland have faced each other 18 times in official competitions. Manchester United lead the head-to-head 12–3, with 3 draws.
Manchester United have won 5 of the last 8 meetings. The most recent meeting ended Sunderland 0–0 Manchester United on 9 May 2026 (Premier League).
Scoring in this fixture sits close to the league norm. Meetings average 2.17 goals per game, both teams have scored in 7 of 18 games (39%), and 44% went over 2.5 goals.
When Manchester United are at home they have won 8 of 9 meetings; when Sunderland host, they have won 2 of 9.
Next meeting
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Manchester United | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United ahead at HT | 953% | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 16% | 318% | 16% |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 16% | 0 | 212% |
17 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 11 of 12 times (92%).
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 1.
Trailed at the break 9 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Manchester United 2–0 Sunderland 3× · 17%
- Manchester United 3–1 Sunderland 3× · 17%
- Manchester United 1–0 Sunderland 3× · 17%
- Manchester United 0–0 Sunderland 2× · 11%
- Manchester United 3–0 Sunderland 2× · 11%
- Manchester United 1–2 Sunderland 2× · 11%
Home and away record
When Manchester United play at home (9 games)
Manchester United 8 · Draws 0 · Sunderland 1
When Sunderland play at home (9 games)
Manchester United 4 · Draws 3 · Sunderland 2
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Manchester United | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | |
| League Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last Manchester United vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Sunderland | 0–3HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Manchester United | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Manchester United | 0–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1 (1–2 pens)HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League Cup · Semi-finals |
Show all 18 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–0 | Manchester United | League Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 17 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester United | 1–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 7 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Sunderland | 0–3HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Manchester United | 3–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Sunderland | 1–1HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Manchester United | 0–1HT 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Sunderland | 1–2HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 7 |
Show all 16 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 17 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester United | 1–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 1–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Sunderland | 0–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 7 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 3–1 (1–2 pens)HT 1–0 | Sunderland | League Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Sunderland | 2–1HT 1–0 | Manchester United | League Cup · Semi-finals |
Records
9 Apr 2017 · Premier League · Stadium of Light
13 Feb 2016 · Premier League · Stadium of Light
Manchester United 3–1 Sunderland (Dec 2016); Manchester United 3–1 (1–2 pens) Sunderland (Jan 2014); Manchester United 3–1 Sunderland (Dec 2012)
Dec 2010 – Oct 2013
Current form
Manchester United
- L
- D
- L
- D
- D
13th in Premier League · 7 pts from 7 games. Last: Como 4–1 Manchester United (Champions League).
Sunderland
- L
- W
- L
- L
- W
20th in Premier League · 4 pts from 7 games. Last: Bournemouth 2–0 Sunderland (Premier League).
Manchester United vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Manchester United vs Sunderland matches?
Manchester United have won more: 12 wins to Sunderland's 3, with 3 draws, from 18 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What was the last Manchester United vs Sunderland result?
Sunderland 0–0 Manchester United, played on 9 May 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Manchester United vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 2.17 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 44% of meetings and both teams scored in 39%.
What is the most common score in Manchester United vs Sunderland?
Manchester United 2–0 Sunderland, which has happened 3 times in 18 meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What is the biggest win in Manchester United vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Sunderland 0–3 Manchester United, on 9 April 2017 (Premier League).
When do Manchester United and Sunderland play next?
Manchester United host Sunderland on Wednesday 30 December 2026 at 19:30 UTC (Premier League).
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