Leeds United and Sunderland have met 15 times. Leeds United hold the edge with 6 wins to 5, with 4 drawn. It's a record that frames Leeds United as the historical favourite in this fixture, though recent form can shift the picture.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 31 goals — an average of 2.1 per game, marking this out as a balanced fixture for goals. Leeds United have scored 17, Sunderland 14.
Their most recent meeting (July 30, 2026) finished Leeds United 1–0 Sunderland in the Club Friendlies.
Jul 30, 2026
Leeds United1 - 0Sunderland
Club Friendlies
Mar 03, 2026
Leeds United0 - 1Sunderland
England. Premier League
Dec 28, 2025
Sunderland1 - 1Leeds United
England. Premier League
Feb 17, 2025
Leeds United2 - 1Sunderland
England. Championship
Oct 04, 2024
Sunderland2 - 2Leeds United
England. Championship
Apr 09, 2024
Leeds United0 - 0Sunderland
England. Championship
Dec 12, 2023
Sunderland1 - 0Leeds United
England. Championship
Apr 07, 2018
Leeds United1 - 1Sunderland
England. Championship
Aug 19, 2017
Sunderland0 - 2Leeds United
England. Championship
Jan 04, 2015
Sunderland1 - 0Leeds United
FA Cup
Dec 26, 2006
Sunderland2 - 0Leeds United
England. Championship
Sep 13, 2006
Leeds United0 - 3Sunderland
England. Championship
Dec 26, 2004
Sunderland2 - 3Leeds United
England. Championship
Sep 24, 2004
Leeds United0 - 1Sunderland
England. Championship
Dec 26, 2002
Sunderland1 - 2Leeds United
England. Premier League
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Leeds United and Sunderland played each other?
They have met 15 times: 6 Leeds United wins, 4 draws and 5 Sunderland wins.
Who wins more often, Leeds United or Sunderland?
Leeds United have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins to 5.
What was the last result between Leeds United and Sunderland?
Leeds United 1–0 Sunderland, in the Club Friendlies.