Manchester City vs Sunderland head-to-head
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SunderlandManchester City vs Sunderland: the head-to-head in numbers
Manchester City and Sunderland have met 3 times in our records since 2025. Manchester City won 2, Sunderland won 0 and 1 game finished level. The latest meeting was on Sunday, 20 September 2026 (Premier League): Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland. Manchester City are unbeaten in the last 3 meetings against Sunderland.
The fixture averages 3.7 goals per game. Both teams scored in 33% of the meetings, and 67% produced three goals or more. When Manchester City are at home they have won 2 of 2 meetings, and when Sunderland host they have won 0 of 1.
Manchester City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 8. Sunderland have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 8.
Last meetings
- 20 Sept 2026 · Premier LeagueManchester City5–3SunderlandManchester City
- 01 Jan 2026 · Premier LeagueSunderland0–0Manchester CityDraw
- 06 Dec 2025 · Premier LeagueManchester City3–0SunderlandManchester City
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Manchester City wins | Draws | Sunderland wins | Goals per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 |
Current form
This season
- 3.0·1.3Goals scored per matchManchester City 3.0 · Sunderland 1.3
- 55%Over 2.5 goalsManchester City 73% · Sunderland 36%
Latest results
Manchester City
- WRB Leipzig 2–3 Manchester City04 Nov 2026 · UEFA Champions League
- LManchester City 0–1 Brighton31 Oct 2026 · Premier League
- DManchester City 2–2 Brighton28 Oct 2026 · EFL Cup
- LAston Villa 2–1 Manchester City24 Oct 2026 · Premier League
- WManchester City 5–1 AEK Athens FC20 Oct 2026 · UEFA Champions League
Manchester City vs Sunderland questions
Who has the better head-to-head record, Manchester City or Sunderland?
Manchester City leads the recent head-to-head with 2 wins to 0, with 1 matches drawn.
How many goals are scored when Manchester City and Sunderland meet?
The last 3 meetings averaged 3.7 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
When do Manchester City and Sunderland play next?
No meeting is currently scheduled. This page updates as soon as one is.
What is the biggest win in Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Manchester City won 3–0 on Saturday, 6 December 2025 (Premier League), the widest winning margin in our records.
What was the last result between Manchester City and Sunderland?
Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland, on Sunday, 20 September 2026 (Premier League).