Sunderland vs Arsenal: English Premier League preview, head-to-head & prediction
Sunderland meet Arsenal in English Premier League, with kick-off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 38 times. Sunderland have won 4, Arsenal 23, with 11 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2026 | English Premier League | Arsenal 3–0 Sunderland |
| 08 Nov 2025 | English Premier League | Sunderland 2–2 Arsenal |
| 21 Dec 2021 | English Football League Cup | Arsenal 5–1 Sunderland |
| 16 May 2017 | English Premier League | Arsenal 2–0 Sunderland |
| 29 Oct 2016 | English Premier League | Sunderland 1–4 Arsenal |
Recent form
Sunderland are in excellent form — W L W W W from their last 5 (W4 D0 L1).
- W v Fulham (1–0)
- L v Ipswich Town (1–2)
- W v Stade Rennais FC (2–1)
- W v RC Lens (2–0)
- W v Wrexham (1–0)
Arsenal are in good form — W W W L L from their last 5 (W3 D0 L2).
- W v Coventry City (3–0)
- W v Manchester City (3–0)
- W v Como (5–4)
- L v Borussia Dortmund (2–3)
- L v Real Betis (1–3)
What to expect
On current form Sunderland look the stronger side and will fancy their chances, but tournament football rarely follows the script — expect Arsenal to make it competitive.