Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (35)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Aston V… | D | Sunderl… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Aston Villa and Sunderland have met 34 times on record. Aston Villa lead with 14 wins, Sunderland have won 7 times and the two clubs have drawn 13 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 25 October 1996.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Aston Villa vs Sunderland. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Aston Villa and Sunderland.
Across their recorded meetings, Aston Villa have found the net 45 times against Sunderland, while Sunderland have scored 27 times in reply — a combined 72 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 19 April 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1996. Follow every upcoming Aston Villa versus Sunderland clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Aston Villa vs Sunderland — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Aston Villa and Sunderland played each other?
Aston Villa and Sunderland have met 34 times on record, with the first meeting on 25 October 1996.
Who has won more, Aston Villa or Sunderland?
Aston Villa have the edge with 14 wins to Sunderland's 7, with 13 draws between them.
When do Aston Villa and Sunderland play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Saturday, 21 November 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Aston Villa play Sunderland?
Their meetings produce 2.26 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 51% of them.
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