Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday – Head to head record, results & stats

Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday have met 18 times on record. Sunderland lead with 9 wins, Sheffield Wednesday have won 6 times and the two clubs have drawn 3 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 22 November 1996.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday. 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 Sheffield Wednesday.

Across their recorded meetings, Sunderland have found the net 28 times against Sheffield Wednesday, while Sheffield Wednesday have scored 20 times in reply — a combined 48 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 28 February 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1996. Follow every upcoming Sunderland versus Sheffield Wednesday 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.

How many times have Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday played each other?

Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday have met 18 times on record, with the first meeting on 22 November 1996.

Who has won more, Sunderland or Sheffield Wednesday?

Sunderland have the edge with 9 wins to Sheffield Wednesday's 6, with 3 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when Sunderland play Sheffield Wednesday?

Their meetings produce 2.67 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 39% of them.