Liam Duckstein
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Manchester City vs Sunderland head-to-head form is under the spotlight as the two sides meet in the English Premier League on 20 September 2026. The numbers below are as of 19 September 2026, with Manchester City sitting 2nd in this season’s Premier League table and Sunderland down in 14th.
Head-to-Head Record
Over their last 30 meetings, going back to 2000-12-23 and up to 2026-01-01, Manchester City have won 21 and Sunderland 5, with 4 draws – the provider’s archive doesn’t stretch further back, so this is the recent record on file rather than the sides’ entire history. Across that same window, Manchester City have scored 62 goals to Sunderland’s 24, and the average of 2.87 total goals per meeting points to games that have generally favoured the home side’s attack.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 0-0 | English Premier League | 2025-2026 |
| 2025-12-06 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 3-0 | English Premier League | 2025-2026 |
| 2017-03-05 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 0-2 | English Premier League | 2016-2017 |
| 2016-08-13 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 2-1 | English Premier League | 2016-2017 |
| 2016-02-02 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 0-1 | English Premier League | 2015-2016 |
| 2015-12-26 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 4-1 | English Premier League | 2015-2016 |
| 2015-09-22 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-4 | English Football League Cup | 2015-2016 |
| 2015-01-01 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 3-2 | English Premier League | 2014-2015 |
| 2014-12-03 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-4 | English Premier League | 2014-2015 |
| 2014-04-16 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 2-2 | English Premier League | 2013-2014 |
| 2014-03-02 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 3-1 | English Football League Cup | 2013-2014 |
| 2013-11-10 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2013-2014 |
| 2013-07-27 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 1-0 | International Club Friendly | 2013 |
| 2012-12-26 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2012-2013 |
| 2012-10-06 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 3-0 | English Premier League | 2012-2013 |
| 2012-03-31 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 3-3 | English Premier League | 2011-2012 |
| 2012-01-01 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2011-2012 |
| 2011-04-03 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 5-0 | English Premier League | 2010-2011 |
| 2010-08-29 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2010-2011 |
| 2010-03-14 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-1 | English Premier League | 2009-2010 |
| 2009-12-19 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 4-3 | English Premier League | 2009-2010 |
| 2009-03-22 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2008-2009 |
| 2008-08-31 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 0-3 | English Premier League | 2008-2009 |
| 2008-04-12 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-2 | English Premier League | 2007-2008 |
| 2007-11-05 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2007-2008 |
| 2006-03-05 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 2-1 | English Premier League | 2005-2006 |
| 2005-08-23 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-2 | English Premier League | 2005-2006 |
| 2003-04-21 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 3-0 | English Premier League | |
| 2002-12-09 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 0-3 | English Premier League | |
| 2000-12-23 | Sunderland vs Manchester City | 1-0 | English Premier League |
Manchester City: Recent Form
Manchester City arrive on a perfect run: six wins from six across all competitions (form W W W W W W), scoring 15 and conceding just 2, for a ppg of 3.0 and four clean sheets in that spell. The sample includes a 5-0 English Football League Cup win over Norwich City and a 1-0 away Premier League win at Manchester United, and they have failed to score in none of their last six.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | H | Norwich City | English Football League Cup | 5-0 | W |
| 2026-09-13 | A | Manchester United | English Premier League | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-09-08 | A | FC Porto | UEFA Champions League | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | H | Coventry City | English Premier League | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-08-28 | A | Crystal Palace | English Premier League | 4-1 | W |
| 2026-08-23 | H | Bournemouth AFC | English Premier League | 2-1 | W |
Sunderland: Recent Form
Sunderland’s last six (form W L W D W L) have been mixed – three wins, one draw and two losses, with 5 goals for and 5 against, a ppg of 1.67 and three clean sheets, though they failed to score once. Their run includes a 1-0 UEFA Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar and a 0-2 Premier League defeat at home to Arsenal.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | H | AZ Alkmaar | UEFA Europa League | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-09-12 | H | Arsenal | English Premier League | 0-2 | L |
| 2026-09-08 | H | Hull City | English Football League Cup | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | A | Brentford | English Premier League | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-08-30 | H | Fulham | English Premier League | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-08-22 | A | Ipswich Town | English Premier League | 1-2 | L |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Over their last 30 meetings (since 2000-12-23), Manchester City hold 21 wins to Sunderland’s 5, with 4 draws.
- Average total goals across that head-to-head window sits at 2.87 per meeting.
- Manchester City have won all 6 of their last matches across all competitions, scoring 15 and conceding 2, with 4 clean sheets.
- Sunderland’s last 6 read 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 5 goals scored and 5 conceded.
- Manchester City sit 2nd in this season’s Premier League table on 12 points from 4 games; Sunderland are 14th on 4 points.
How Manchester City and Sunderland Compare
Manchester City’s ppg of 3.0 from their last six matches comfortably outstrips Sunderland’s 1.67 over the same number of games, and the gap shows in the underlying numbers too – City have conceded only 2 goals to Sunderland’s 5 while scoring three times as many. In this season’s Premier League table that difference in form is mirrored by the standings, with Manchester City 2nd on 12 points against Sunderland’s 14th-placed 4.
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FAQ
How many times have Manchester City and Sunderland met?
The data on record covers at least 30 meetings between the two sides, spanning from 2000-12-23 to 2026-01-01; the true all-time total is not known from this window and is likely higher.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Sunderland?
Across their last 30 meetings on record, Manchester City have won 21, Sunderland have won 5, and 4 have been drawn, with an average of 2.87 total goals per meeting.
What form are Manchester City and Sunderland in heading into this match?
Manchester City have won all 6 of their last matches across all competitions (ppg 3.0), while Sunderland have gone 3-1-2 in their last 6 (ppg 1.67).
When do Manchester City and Sunderland play next?
They meet in the English Premier League on 20 September 2026, with Manchester City 2nd and Sunderland 14th in this season’s table at the time of writing.