Aston Villa v Sunderland: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Aston Villa take 11 points from their last 6; Sunderland have 2 from theirs.
- Aston Villa have won 60% of their home matches.
- Sunderland have won just 20% on the road.
- They have met 16 times, with 7 wins for Aston Villa, 3 for Sunderland and 6 draws.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | DLWDWW | 11/18 | 1.53 | 1.38 | 60% | 58% |
| Sunderland | DLLLLD | 2/18 | 1.03 | 1.45 | 48% | 43% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 11 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
- Aston Villa wins
- 1
- Draws
- 1
- Sunderland wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 2
- 19 Apr 2026 Aston Villa 4–3 Sunderland
- 21 Sep 2025 Sunderland 1–1 Aston Villa
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Season Stats Compared
| Aston Villa | Stat | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 21 | Won | 12 |
| 7 | Drawn | 12 |
| 12 | Lost | 16 |
| 53% | Win rate | 30% |
| 1.53 | Goals per game | 1.03 |
| 1.38 | Conceded per game | 1.45 |
| 23% | Clean sheets | 25% |
| 23% | Failed to score | 38% |
| 60% | Both teams scored | 48% |
| 58% | Over 2.5 goals | 43% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Aston Villa perform at home against how Sunderland travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa at home | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 60% | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Sunderland away | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20% | 1.05 | 1.8 |
Key Players 2026/27
Aston Villa
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Jackson | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Manzambi | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| J. McGinn | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| E. Buendía | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alysson Edward | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Sunderland
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Brobbey | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E. Le Fée | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Angulo | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| W. Isidor | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Aston Villa
- 16 O. Watkins — 37 apps, 3 assists
- 10 M. Rogers — 37 apps, 6 assists
- 6 E. Buendía — 36 apps, 2 assists
- 5 J. McGinn — 30 apps, 4 assists
- 4 D. Malen — 21 apps, 1 assists
Sunderland
- 7 B. Brobbey — 31 apps, 1 assists
- 6 W. Isidor — 32 apps, 0 assists
- 5 E. Le Fée — 36 apps, 6 assists
- 4 C. Talbi — 28 apps, 1 assists
- 3 N. Mukiele — 32 apps, 3 assists
Recent Results
Aston Villa
- 24 Oct Aston Villa 2–1 Manchester City
- 17 Oct Newcastle 0–1 Aston Villa
- 10 Oct Aston Villa 2–2 Brentford
- 19 Sep Tottenham 2–3 Aston Villa
- 12 Sep Aston Villa 1–2 Nottingham Forest
Sunderland
- 25 Oct Sunderland 0–0 Leeds
- 18 Oct Bournemouth 2–0 Sunderland
- 10 Oct Sunderland 0–2 Brighton
- 20 Sep Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland
- 12 Sep Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal
Aston Villa v Sunderland FAQs
- When is Aston Villa v Sunderland?
- Kick-off is 3:00pm on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Villa Park.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 1 for Aston Villa, 0 for Sunderland, and 1 draw.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Aston Villa are 9th on 11 points; Sunderland are 20th on 5.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Aston Villa games and 48% of Sunderland games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 58% and 43% respectively.