Man United vs Sunderland has always been a fixture full of history, passion, and decisive moments in English football.
Looking back at the last five encounters between the two clubs provides valuable context ahead of their latest Premier League meeting.
Man United vs Sunderland – Last 5 Match Record
Over the previous five matches, Manchester United have dominated the fixture with 4 wins, while Sunderland managed 1 victory, and there were no draws.
- 9 Apr 2017 – Sunderland 0-3 Manchester United
- 26 Dec 2016 – Manchester United 3-1 Sunderland
- 13 Feb 2016 – Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United
- 26 Sept 2015 – Manchester United 3-0 Sunderland
- 28 Feb 2015 – Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland
In these five meetings, United scored a total of 12 goals, compared to Sunderland’s 4.
Key Results and Big Wins
The standout results show Manchester United’s superiority, with emphatic home wins such as the 3-0 victory in September 2015 and the 3-1 triumph on Boxing Day 2016.
Sunderland’s only success in this run came in February 2016, when they stunned United with a 2-1 victory at the Stadium of Light.
Interestingly, 4 out of 5 matches featured over 2.5 goals, reflecting the attacking nature of this clash.
However, both teams found the net in only 2 out of those 5 games, showing that United often controlled proceedings more convincingly.
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What the Numbers Mean Ahead of the Next Man United vs Sunderland Clash
Looking at the trends, Manchester United’s dominance in this head-to-head suggests they enter the upcoming game with psychological and historical confidence.
With 12 goals scored across five matches and a clean sheet in three of those encounters, United have historically held both attacking and defensive edges.
Yet Sunderland’s solitary win in 2016 remains a reminder that they are capable of upsetting the odds when underestimated.
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With form and momentum now more balanced between the two clubs, these numbers set the stage for another fascinating showdown.
