Manchester United vs Sunderland Head to Head: Stats, Rivalry History, Form Guide, Biggest Wins

In Manchester United vs Sunderland head-to-head records, Manchester United and Sunderland have met 31 times across all competitions. In these meetings, Manchester United recorded 23 wins (Total Goals: 13, PPG: 2.39), while Sunderland secured 3 wins (Total Goals: 1, PPG: 0.45). Manchester United and Sunderland have drawn 5 times against each other.

In the Sunderland vs Manchester United rivalry, Manchester United stands at 74.19%, and Sunderland currently is 9.68%.

In their recent performance based on last 5 matches, Manchester United has recorded 4 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws. On the other hand, Sunderland has registered 1 win, 4 losses, and 0 draws.

This article provides the Manchester United vs Sunderland head-to-head record including biggest victories and defeats between both sides, and Sunderland vs Manchester United stats in all competitions in which they’ve played against each other.

Sunderland vs Manchester United Head to Head: Overall Record

In this section, we'll break down the Sunderland vs Manchester United head to head records.

Manchester United vs Sunderland Head to Head: Rivalry History Explained

The Manchester United vs Sunderland rivalry stretches back to 1893, when a new club called Newton Heath (Man United) got thumped 5-0 by Sunderland. Decades followed where Sunderland’s red-and-white stripes haunted United; then the power shifted and Manchester United’s name began to cast a very long shadow.

Golden eras and struggles have defined both clubs. While Sunderland’s 1930s and 40s were golden, with a run of 11 wins in 15 games. Fast forward, United’s modern dominance cuts through the Premier League years. Their famous 2013–14 League Cup escape, surviving a fierce United fightback, proved there’s always space for new upsets in an old rivalry. This is a fixture where pride, not just points, is on the line.

Man United vs Sunderland Stats: All-Time Stats Comparison

The Man United vs Sunderland stats reveal the competitive nature of this fixture across different metrics:

Manchester United vs Sunderland Head to Head: All Time Top Scorers

One of the best Manchester United players of all-time, Wayne Rooney, is the all-time top scorer in the history of the Manchester United vs Sunderland head to head encounters.

Manchester United vs Sunderland Trophies: Who has the Most Trophies

Let's take a look at the Manchester United vs Sunderland trophies.

Man United vs Sunderland H2H: Biggest Wins

Below, we've mentioned a few great outings between these two clubs in the Man United vs Sunderland h2h.