Sunderland
A six-time English champion from the north-east, based at the Stadium of Light on the banks of the River Wear. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
Sunderland fixtures and results
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Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:34 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 |  Arsenal FC | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 24 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 | |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 19 | |
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 | |
| 5 | Liverpool FC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | |
| 6 |  Brentford FC | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +7 | 14 | |
| 7 |  Everton FC | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 | |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 | |
| 11 |  Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | |
| 12 | Leeds United | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | |
| 13 | Newcastle United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 11 | |
| 14 |  Ipswich Town | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 | |
| 15 |  Fulham FC | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 | |
| 16 | Coventry City | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 9 | |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 | |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 | |
| 19 |  Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 | |
| 20 | Sunderland AFC | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 |
About Sunderland
Sunderland were founded in 1879 as Sunderland and District Teachers Association Football Club and turned professional in 1885. The club played at Roker Park from 1898 until 1997, when it moved to the Stadium of Light on the site of the old Monkwearmouth Colliery.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Sunderland were known as the Team of All Talents and won six league titles between 1891/92 and 1935/36. The club won the FA Cup in 1937 and again in 1973, when a Second Division side beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley, helped by goalkeeper Jim Montgomery’s famous double save.
Sunderland play in red and white stripes, and their nickname, the Black Cats, appears on the club crest. The club’s recent history was the subject of the Netflix documentary series Sunderland ‘Til I Die.
Honours
Major trophies| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
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| English top-flight league | 6 | 1891/92, 1892/93, 1894/95, 1901/02, 1912/13, 1935/36 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 1937, 1973 |
Rivals
Newcastle United
The Tyne-Wear derby is one of the fiercest rivalries in English football, between two north-east clubs separated by only a few miles.
Middlesbrough
The Tees-Wear derby with Middlesbrough is the other major north-east rivalry, played out in the lower divisions and the top flight.
Sunderland FAQs
Where do Sunderland play their home games?
At the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, the club’s home since 1997. Sunderland played at Roker Park from 1898 until the move.
How many league titles have Sunderland won?
Six English top-flight titles, the last in 1935/36.
Why was the 1973 FA Cup win special?
Sunderland were a Second Division club when they beat Leeds United 1-0 in the 1973 final, one of the biggest FA Cup upsets, with goalkeeper Jim Montgomery’s double save a famous moment.
Who are Sunderland’s biggest rivals?
Newcastle United, in the Tyne-Wear derby, are the main rivals. Middlesbrough are the other major north-east opponent.
Where can I follow Sunderland fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our Premier League page.