Aston Villa and Sunderland have met 15 times. Aston Villa hold the edge with 7 wins to 2, with 6 drawn. It's a record that frames Aston Villa as the historical favourite in this fixture, though recent form can shift the picture.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 41 goals — an average of 2.7 per game, marking this out as a balanced fixture for goals. Aston Villa have scored 27, Sunderland 14.
Their most recent meeting (April 19, 2026) finished Aston Villa 4–3 Sunderland in the England. Premier League.
Apr 19, 2026
Aston Villa4 - 3Sunderland
England. Premier League
Sep 21, 2025
Sunderland1 - 1Aston Villa
England. Premier League
Mar 06, 2018
Sunderland0 - 3Aston Villa
England. Championship
Nov 21, 2017
Aston Villa2 - 1Sunderland
England. Championship
Jan 02, 2016
Sunderland3 - 1Aston Villa
England. Premier League
Aug 29, 2015
Aston Villa2 - 2Sunderland
England. Premier League
Mar 14, 2015
Sunderland0 - 4Aston Villa
England. Premier League
Dec 28, 2014
Aston Villa0 - 0Sunderland
England. Premier League
Jan 01, 2014
Sunderland0 - 1Aston Villa
England. Premier League
Nov 30, 2013
Aston Villa0 - 0Sunderland
England. Premier League
Apr 29, 2013
Aston Villa6 - 1Sunderland
England. Premier League
Nov 03, 2012
Sunderland0 - 1Aston Villa
England. Premier League
Apr 21, 2012
Aston Villa0 - 0Sunderland
England. Premier League
Oct 29, 2011
Sunderland2 - 2Aston Villa
England. Premier League
Jan 05, 2011
Aston Villa0 - 1Sunderland
England. Premier League
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Aston Villa and Sunderland played each other?
They have met 15 times: 7 Aston Villa wins, 6 draws and 2 Sunderland wins.
Who wins more often, Aston Villa or Sunderland?
Aston Villa have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins to 2.
What was the last result between Aston Villa and Sunderland?
Aston Villa 4–3 Sunderland, in the England. Premier League.