Sunderland and Manchester City have met 15 times. Sunderland hold the edge with 11 wins to 2, with 2 drawn. It's a record that frames Sunderland as the historical favourite in this fixture, though recent form can shift the picture.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 43 goals — an average of 2.9 per game, marking this out as a high-scoring, open fixture. Sunderland have scored 32, Manchester City 11.
Their most recent meeting (January 01, 2026) finished Sunderland 0–0 Manchester City in the England. Premier League.
Jan 01, 2026
Sunderland0 - 0Manchester City
England. Premier League
Dec 06, 2025
Manchester City3 - 0Sunderland
England. Premier League
Mar 05, 2017
Sunderland0 - 2Manchester City
England. Premier League
Aug 13, 2016
Manchester City2 - 1Sunderland
England. Premier League
Feb 02, 2016
Sunderland0 - 1Manchester City
England. Premier League
Dec 26, 2015
Manchester City4 - 1Sunderland
England. Premier League
Sep 22, 2015
Sunderland1 - 4Manchester City
England. League Cup
Jan 01, 2015
Manchester City3 - 2Sunderland
England. Premier League
Dec 03, 2014
Sunderland1 - 4Manchester City
England. Premier League
Apr 16, 2014
Manchester City2 - 2Sunderland
England. Premier League
Mar 02, 2014
Manchester City3 - 1Sunderland
League Cup
Nov 10, 2013
Sunderland1 - 0Manchester City
England. Premier League
Jul 27, 2013
Manchester City1 - 0Sunderland
Club Friendlies
Dec 26, 2012
Sunderland1 - 0Manchester City
England. Premier League
Oct 06, 2012
Manchester City3 - 0Sunderland
England. Premier League
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Sunderland and Manchester City played each other?
They have met 15 times: 11 Sunderland wins, 2 draws and 2 Manchester City wins.
Who wins more often, Sunderland or Manchester City?
Sunderland have the better head-to-head record, with 11 wins to 2.
What was the last result between Sunderland and Manchester City?
Sunderland 0–0 Manchester City, in the England. Premier League.