Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (38)
By venue
Competitions faced in
English Football League Cup
English Premier League
FA Cup
Year-by-year
| Year | Sunderl… | D | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Sunderland and Arsenal have met 38 times on record. Sunderland lead with 4 wins, Arsenal have won 23 times and the two clubs have drawn 11 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 27 September 1996.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Sunderland vs Arsenal. 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: Sunderland and Arsenal.
Across their recorded meetings, Sunderland have found the net 25 times against Arsenal, while Arsenal have scored 72 times in reply — a combined 97 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 07 February 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1996. Follow every upcoming Sunderland versus Arsenal 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.
Sunderland vs Arsenal — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Sunderland and Arsenal played each other?
Sunderland and Arsenal have met 38 times on record, with the first meeting on 27 September 1996.
Who has won more, Sunderland or Arsenal?
Arsenal have the edge with 23 wins to Sunderland's 4, with 11 draws between them.
How many goals are scored when Sunderland play Arsenal?
Their meetings produce 2.55 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 45% of them.