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17th Jan, 2026 | Stadium of Light

Sunderland Vs Crystal Palace Head To Head: Clash of Underdogs in EPL

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H2H Overall Match Stats

Sunderland
11Total Matches
Crystal Palace
27%3 Wins
36%4 Draws
37%4 Wins

Newly promoted side Sunderland currently holds 10th position in the EPL. However, someone who has not followed the black cats this season, the middle spot in the table is their worst as they were competing for a UCL spot in the initial days of the 2025/26 season.

Their fortress-like home form, remaining unbeaten at the Stadium of Light this season, combined with disciplined defending, has kept them competitive so far in the league. Although a recent series of stalemates has curbed the upward progress of Sunderland AFC in the first division of the English Football.

The reigning FA Cup champions, Crystal Palace, sit just a few spots away from their rivals, Sunderland, and come to this match after getting knocked out of the FA Cup by a 6th division team, Macclesfield. The Eagles adopt a cautious, structured approach but have struggled for consistency recently, often depending on mistakes made by other teams. Their last match has rightfully summed up their recent form.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace head to head numbers show us an even matchup between the English football clubs. The latest meeting of both clubs ended in a goalless draw, which reflects the trend of low-scoring, tense affairs. A hard-fought, tactical duel is on the cards, likely low on goals.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Head to Head: Overall Record of Both Teams

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace head to head shows a closely fought contest, with Crystal Palace holding a slight edge in the wins, while draws have been frequent. Here is the detailed table providing the breakup of Sunderland vs Crystal Palace h2h numbers.

Stats
Sunderland
Crystal Palace
Total Matches
11
11
Wins
3
4
Losses
4
3
Draws
4
4
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Sunderland Vs Crystal Palace: Rivalry Over the Years

The Sunderland Vs Crystal Palace rivalry has been providing spectators with intense clashes since the early 1970s, as neither team has a clear majority since the beginning. Here are some of the fan-picked iconic matches between both sides that have been proven milestones in the rivalry.

Sunderland Vs Crystal Palace: Iconic Matches Since The Beginning of the Rivalry

Here is the list of iconic matches that took place between the teams.

DateMatch (Venue)ScoreCompetition
May 14 & 17, 2004Crystal Palace vs Sunderland (Selhurst Park & Stadium of Light)3-2 then 1-2 (Palace win 5-4 on pens agg.)Championship Play-off Semi-Final
Apr 11, 2015Sunderland vs Crystal Palace (Stadium of Light)1-4Premier League
Feb 4, 2017Crystal Palace vs Sunderland (Selhurst Park)0-4Premier League

Sunderland Vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Stats Over The Years

Black Cats have been more productive in front of goal, while Crystal Palace Football Club edges the contest on points per game, suggesting a balanced matchup with fine margins separating the two sides.

Stats
Sunderland
Crystal Palace
Goals Scored
11
6
Goals Conceded
6
11
Points Per Game
1.18
1.45
Clean Sheets
5
4
Yellow Cards
17
15
Red Cards

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All-Time Top Scorers List in Sunderland vs Crystal Palace

The list is populated by several players with just one goal to their name, while the top scorer, with five goals, has shown individual brilliance that has largely remained absent in attacking contributions in these matches.

Rank
Player
Goals Scored
1
Jermain Defoe
5
2
Steven Fletcher
3
3
Connor Wickham
3
4
Yannick Bolasie
3
5
Danny Gabbidon
1
6
Jordi Gómez
1
7
James McArthur
1
8
Fabio Borini
1
9
Christian Benteke 
1
10
Glenn Murray
1

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Sunderland Vs Crystal Palace Trophies: Who Has More Silverware in Their Name

While the Sunderland vs Crystal Palace h2h record has remained even, the trophy comparison tilts in favour of the Black Cats, who have won 3x more major accolades than Crystal Palace FC.

CompetitionSunderland AFCCrystal Palace FC
English Top Flight (First Division/Premier League)60
English Second Tier (Second Division/Championship)52
English Third Tier (Third Division/League One)11
FA Cup21
League Cup (EFL Cup/Carabao Cup)00
FA Community Shield / Charity Shield11
Full Members' Cup01
Total Major Trophies156

Sunderland Vs Crystal Palace Head to Head: Biggest Wins

While many matches between Sunderland and Crystal Palace have ended with close margins, a few encounters have seen either side dominate. Here is a table showing when those biggest wins occurred.

Date
League
Winning Team
Score Line
Home Team
4th Feb, 2017
Sunderland
0-4
Crystal Palace
11th Apr, 2015
Crystal Palace
1-4
Sunderland
3rd Nov, 2014
Sunderland
1-3
Crystal Palace
31st Aug, 2013
Crystal Palace
3-1
Crystal Palace
24th Sep, 2016
Crystal Palace
2-3
Sunderland

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will Sunderland face Crystal Palace next?

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Sunderland will face Crystal Palace in an EPL clash on 17th January 2026.

Who has more wins in Sunderland vs Crystal Palace rivalry?

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Crystal Palace has more wins in this rivalry. Crystal Palace has won 4 matches, while Sunderland has won 3 matches.

What is the overall head-to-head record between Sunderland and Crystal Palace?

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The overall head-to-head record between Sunderland and Crystal Palace is: Sunderland 3 wins, Crystal Palace 4 wins, and 4 draws. In total, they have played 11 matches against each other.

Who is more successful between Sunderland and Crystal Palace?

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Crystal Palace has been more successful in this rivalry with a 36.4% win rate compared to 27.3% for Sunderland.

What is Sunderland's biggest win over Crystal Palace?

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Sunderland's biggest win over Crystal Palace was 0-4 in 2017.

What is Crystal Palace's biggest win over Sunderland?

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Crystal Palace's biggest win over Sunderland was 1-4 in 2015.

Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?
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Jermain Defoe is the top scorer in Sunderland vs Crystal Palace matches with 5 goals in 3 fixtures.

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