WITB · EPL RESEARCH LAB
Sunderland BY THE NUMBERS
- League position
- 14
- Record
- 1-1-2
- Goal difference
- -2
- Points
- 4
Attacking Output
Last 4 games
Goals scored
0.75Ranks 17 of 20 in the leagueShots on target
4Ranks 11 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Sunderland's Expected goals (xG) over its last 4 games (1.6 per game) ranks 9th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland's Goals scored over its last 4 games (0.8 per game) ranks 17th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland has taken 4 points from its last 4 games (L-D-W-L), 1 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Sunderland's numbers.
Balanced schedule
9Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
3Sunderland went 0-1-2 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
1Sunderland went 1-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Arsenal · 1st · vs · L 0-2Easiest opponent faced
Fulham · 18th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
1.89 · Rank 5 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
1.91 · Rank 4 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
1.70 · Rank 8 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
1.29 · Rank 13 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
2 · Rank 3 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
1.75 · Rank 6 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
1.33 · Rank 15 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
1.75 · Rank 6 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
5.50 · Rank 4 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
4.25 · Rank 10 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
4 · Rank 11 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
4.75 · Rank 9 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Finishing Quality
Last 4 games
Goals minus xG
-0.88Ranks 18 of 20 in the leagueNon-penalty xG
1.24Ranks 13 of 20 in the leaguexG on target (xGOT)
1.09Ranks 14 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Sunderland's Goals minus xG over its last 4 games (-0.9 per game) ranks 18th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland's Non-penalty xG over its last 4 games (1.2 per game) ranks 13th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland has taken 4 points from its last 4 games (L-D-W-L), 1 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Sunderland's numbers.
Balanced schedule
9Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
3Sunderland went 0-1-2 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
1Sunderland went 1-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Arsenal · 1st · vs · L 0-2Easiest opponent faced
Fulham · 18th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
0.11 · Rank 10 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
-0.16 · Rank 13 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
-0.37 · Rank 16 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
0.46 · Rank 5 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
1.70 · Rank 7 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
1.71 · Rank 5 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
1.70 · Rank 7 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
1.29 · Rank 12 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
1.94 · Rank 4 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
1.28 · Rank 10 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
0.80 · Rank 17 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
1.98 · Rank 2 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Defensive Solidity
Last 4 games
Expected goals against (xGA)
1.35Ranks 6 of 20 in the leagueGoals conceded
1.25Ranks 7 of 20 in the leaguexG prevented
0.19Ranks 3 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Sunderland's Expected goals against (xGA) over its last 4 games (1.4 per game) ranks 6th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland's Goals conceded over its last 4 games (1.3 per game) ranks 7th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland has taken 4 points from its last 4 games (L-D-W-L), 1 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Sunderland's numbers.
Balanced schedule
9Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
3Sunderland went 0-1-2 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
1Sunderland went 1-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Arsenal · 1st · vs · L 0-2Easiest opponent faced
Fulham · 18th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
0.75 · Rank 2 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
1.50 · Rank 12 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
1.43 · Rank 8 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
1.74 · Rank 15 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
0.25 · Rank 1 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
1 · Rank 5 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
2.33 · Rank 15 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
2.50 · Rank 17 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
1.70 · Rank 16 / 16at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
0.19 · Rank 3 / 16vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
1.06 · Rank 15 / 16at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Comparable opponent evidence is not available for this category.
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Chance Creation
Last 4 games
Total shots
12.25Ranks 13 of 20 in the leagueKey passes
8.50Ranks 14 of 20 in the leagueBig chances created
3Ranks 9 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Sunderland's Total shots over its last 4 games (12.3 per game) ranks 13th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland's Key passes over its last 4 games (8.5 per game) ranks 14th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland has taken 4 points from its last 4 games (L-D-W-L), 1 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Sunderland's numbers.
Balanced schedule
9Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
3Sunderland went 0-1-2 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
1Sunderland went 1-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Arsenal · 1st · vs · L 0-2Easiest opponent faced
Fulham · 18th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
13.50 · Rank 10 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
17 · Rank 3 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
15 · Rank 5 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
11.25 · Rank 15 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
11.50 · Rank 6 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
12 · Rank 3 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
11.25 · Rank 7 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
10.25 · Rank 11 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
2.50 · Rank 13 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
3.25 · Rank 5 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
1.75 · Rank 15 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
3 · Rank 9 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Physical Battle
Last 4 games
Tackles
15Ranks 11 of 20 in the leagueInterceptions
6.50Ranks 15 of 20 in the leagueDuels won
54.25Ranks 5 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Sunderland's Tackles over its last 4 games (15 per game) ranks 11th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland's Interceptions over its last 4 games (6.5 per game) ranks 15th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland has taken 4 points from its last 4 games (L-D-W-L), 1 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Sunderland's numbers.
Balanced schedule
9Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
3Sunderland went 0-1-2 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
1Sunderland went 1-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Arsenal · 1st · vs · L 0-2Easiest opponent faced
Fulham · 18th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
11.25 · Rank 19 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
16.75 · Rank 5 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
14 · Rank 15 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
15.50 · Rank 10 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
7.75 · Rank 14 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
11 · Rank 2 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
8.75 · Rank 9 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
9.50 · Rank 6 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
45.75 · Rank 13 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
57 · Rank 3 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
40.75 · Rank 20 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
43.50 · Rank 17 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Goalkeeping
Last 4 games
Saves
1.25Ranks 20 of 20 in the leagueClean sheet rate
25Ranks 5 of 20 in the leagueSave percentage
50Ranks 19 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Sunderland's Saves over its last 4 games (1.3 per game) ranks 20th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland's Clean sheet rate over its last 4 games (25 per game) ranks 5th of 20 in the league.
- Sunderland has taken 4 points from its last 4 games (L-D-W-L), 1 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Sunderland's numbers.
Balanced schedule
9Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
3Sunderland went 0-1-2 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
1Sunderland went 1-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Arsenal · 1st · vs · L 0-2Easiest opponent faced
Fulham · 18th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
1.75 · Rank 18 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
3.75 · Rank 3 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
2.75 · Rank 10 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
3.75 · Rank 3 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
75 · Rank 1 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
25 · Rank 5 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
0 · Rank 11 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
0 · Rank 11 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
vs Arsenal
L 0–22026-09-12Arsenal
77.80 · Rank 5 / 20at Brentford
D 1–12026-09-05Brentford
71.40 · Rank 9 / 20vs Fulham
W 1–02026-08-30Fulham
61.10 · Rank 12 / 20at Ipswich Town
L 1–22026-08-22Ipswich Town
57.70 · Rank 16 / 20The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.