West Ham vs Sunderland A.F.C. Stats: H2H, Results, History

When the fixture list throws West Ham and Sunderland together, it always draws extra attention — whether it’s a high-stakes Premier League survival battle or a flash of history repeating itself. Across 94 documented meetings, West Ham have edged ahead in this rivalry, though Sunderland have never stopped pushing back. The most recent chapter saw West Ham claim a 3-1 win in January 2026, a result that flips the script on Sunderland’s 3-0 victory just five months earlier.

Head-to-Head Wins: West Ham 37, Sunderland 32, Draws 25 · Recent Result: West Ham 3-1 Sunderland (24 Jan 2026) · 2025 Result: Sunderland 3-0 West Ham (16 Aug 2025) · Total Matches: 94

These key metrics establish West Ham’s narrow historical edge across more than nine decades of meetings.

Who scored for West Ham vs Sunderland?

Breaking down the scorers across recent and historic meetings reveals how both clubs have found the net through different players at key moments.

Recent match scorers

The most recent Premier League encounter on 24 January 2026 saw West Ham secure a 3-1 victory at home. Fernandes delivered what commentators called a “stunner” to seal the win (Premier League match highlights). Brian Brobbey scored for Sunderland with a header as the visitors pulled one back (ESPN match report).

The return fixture on 16 August 2025 at Stadium of Light belonged entirely to Sunderland. E Mayenda opened the scoring in the 61st minute, D Ballard doubled the lead in the 73rd, and W Isidor wrapped up the scoring with a 92nd-minute winner as the hosts claimed a 3-0 victory (Sky Sports match stats).

West Ham dominated possession at 62.8% but managed only 0.56 xG compared to Sunderland’s 0.75 despite the visitors holding the ball less often.

Historic goal scorers

Looking further back, match records from 11v11 show consistent scoring patterns. West Ham claimed 1-0 victories on 22 October 2016 at Sunderland and 27 February 2016 at home. A 2-2 draw on 3 October 2015 saw both clubs share the spoils, while another 2-2 draw on 15 April 2017 highlighted Sunderland’s resilience in meetings during the mid-2010s (11v11 historical records).

The pattern shows Sunderland scoring more sporadically but capable of multi-goal hauls, while West Ham have generally maintained steady scoring rates across different eras.

When did West Ham beat Sunderland 8-0?

Among the most memorable results between these clubs, historical records show West Ham accumulating dominant victories over Sunderland across various eras. The aggregate statistics from WorldFootball covering all 94 documented matches show West Ham with a 144-133 goal advantage overall, reflecting numerous high-scoring encounters over the decades (WorldFootball historical data).

Details of historic meetings

West Ham’s most dominant result over Sunderland remains their 8-0 victory from 1968, a match that ranks among the largest margins in the fixture’s history. More recently, the documented history shows West Ham’s biggest Premier League victory over Sunderland reaching 4-0, according to statistical compilations (SoccerPunter head-to-head records). Sunderland’s most significant win in recent times matches their 3-0 result from August 2025.

The broader rivalry across all competitions shows West Ham maintaining a positive goal difference despite Sunderland’s competitive performances in various campaigns.

Context in rivalry

This rivalry has featured cycles of dominance shifting between clubs depending on league position, managerial changes, and squad strength. The aggregate 144-133 across 94 matches demonstrates West Ham’s overall edge while showing Sunderland capable of competitive results in individual encounters.

What is the West Ham vs Sunderland head to head record?

Across all documented competitions, West Ham hold a narrow but consistent advantage in this fixture, though Sunderland have closed the gap significantly in recent seasons.

Overall wins and draws

WorldFootball’s comprehensive records covering 94 matches show West Ham with 37 victories, Sunderland with 32 wins, and 25 draws (WorldFootball head-to-head database). This gives West Ham roughly a 39% win rate compared to Sunderland’s 34%, with draws accounting for the remaining 27%.

AiScore data focusing on matches since 1996 shows 35 games with West Ham winning 16, Sunderland 10, and 10 draws — a tighter sample reflecting Premier League-era meetings (AiScore statistical database).

Goals scored

The aggregate score across 94 matches stands at 144 goals for West Ham versus 133 for Sunderland, according to WorldFootball records. This 11-goal differential reflects West Ham’s slightly superior scoring efficiency over the full history of the fixture.

Breaking down recent performance metrics, FootyStats data shows West Ham averaging 10.55 shots per match compared to Sunderland’s 9.09 in head-to-head encounters, with West Ham converting at 11% versus Sunderland’s 5% (FootyStats performance analytics).

Did Roy Keane win the championship with Sunderland?

Roy Keane’s tenure as Sunderland manager saw the club achieve promotion, though the question of championship success requires careful distinction between league titles and promotion-winning seasons.

2007-08 season details

Roy Keane took charge of Sunderland in August 2006 and immediately transformed the club’s fortunes. Under his management, Sunderland secured automatic promotion from the Championship in the 2006-07 season, finishing second behind Birmingham City. The following season, 2007-08, saw Sunderland establish themselves as a competitive Championship side before eventually earning promotion to the Premier League (11v11 historical records).

Sunderland’s 2007-08 campaign under Keane saw the club finish in strong contention for another automatic promotion spot, demonstrating the manager’s impact on the squad’s development and tactical approach.

Keane’s managerial record

Keane’s managerial achievements with Sunderland included leading the club to two promotions in three seasons, though the club did not win a traditional league championship during his time in charge. The closest to championship success came through promotion-winning seasons rather than title victories.

What are recent West Ham vs Sunderland results?

The most recent meetings have shown an oscillating pattern where neither club has managed to establish consistent dominance, making each fixture increasingly unpredictable.

Last 5 games

The fixture list has delivered alternation rather than dominance. Sunderland’s 3-0 win on 16 August 2025 at Stadium of Light featured goals from Mayenda, Ballard, and Isidor (Sky Sports match statistics). That result was followed by West Ham’s 3-1 victory on 24 January 2026, with Fernandes sealing the win and Brian Brobbey scoring for the visitors (ESPN match report).

The pattern demonstrates how home advantage has influenced results — Sunderland winning comfortably at home, West Ham responding strongly at their own ground five months later.

Premier League encounters

Looking at Premier League-specific data from StatMuse, the 2016-2017 period saw multiple closely contested matches. A 2-2 draw on 15 April 2017 highlighted Sunderland’s determination that season, while West Ham claimed 1-0 victories on 22 October 2016 and 27 February 2016 (StatMuse historical results).

Sunderland’s disciplinary record in the most recent meeting showed one yellow card for West Ham and no red cards, indicating a relatively clean contest despite the competitive intensity (Sky Sports disciplinary data).

West Ham vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Comparison

Five key matchups, one clear pattern: recent fixtures have swung decisively based on home advantage and current league positioning.

The data shows home advantage determining outcomes in recent years, with each club winning comfortably on their own ground.

Clarity on West Ham vs Sunderland: What’s Confirmed and What Remains Unclear

The verified data paints a clearer picture for recent fixtures while leaving some historical details requiring further verification.

West Ham breathed some more life into their Premier League survival bid with a rousing 3-1 win over Sunderland. — ESPN match report, January 2026

Fernandes’ Stunner Seals Three-Goal Win. — Premier League Highlights, January 2026

Related reading: Millwall vs Ipswich Town – 1-1 Draw Report and Stats · Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Match Player Stats – Verified 2025 NBA Finals Data

West Ham’s slight edge over Sunderland A.F.C., with 37 wins in 94 matches, emerges clearly from the head-to-head breakdown spanning back to 1923.

Frequently asked questions

For fans tracking these clubs, the rivalry remains tightly contested with momentum swinging between seasons. West Ham’s historical aggregate edge persists, but Sunderland’s recent competitive results — including the commanding 3-0 victory in August 2025 — demonstrate they enter every fixture capable of upsetting the historical record.