Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (22)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Burnley | D | Sunderl… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Burnley and Sunderland have met 22 times on record. Burnley lead with 6 wins, Sunderland have won 9 times and the two clubs have drawn 7 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 29 November 2003.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Burnley 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: Burnley and Sunderland.
Across their recorded meetings, Burnley have found the net 25 times against Sunderland, while Sunderland have scored 27 times in reply — a combined 52 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 02 February 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2003. Follow every upcoming Burnley 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.
Burnley vs Sunderland — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Burnley and Sunderland played each other?
Burnley and Sunderland have met 22 times on record, with the first meeting on 29 November 2003.
Who has won more, Burnley or Sunderland?
Sunderland have the edge with 9 wins to Burnley's 6, with 7 draws between them.
How many goals are scored when Burnley play Sunderland?
Their meetings produce 2.36 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 45% of them.
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