Sunderland 2-0 M'Boro - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Sunderland vs M'Boro - result

Sunderland 2-0 M'Boro in the Championship at Stadium of Light, Sunderland on 22 January 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Sunderland have won 2, M'Boro 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sunderland vs M'Boro?

Sunderland 2-0 M'Boro in the Championship on Sunday 22 January 2023 at Stadium of Light.

Where was Sunderland vs M'Boro played?

Sunderland vs M'Boro was played at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, the home ground of Sunderland.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

Sunderland's last five results read D W W D L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is M'Boro's recent form?

M'Boro's last five results read L W W W W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and M'Boro?

Across the last 5 meetings Sunderland have won 2, M'Boro have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Middlesbrough 2-3 Sunderland on 3 February 2025 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Sunderland?

Brian Brobbey leads Sunderland with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for M'Boro?

Will Lankshear leads M'Boro with 6 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Sunderland vs M'Boro?

James Linington refereed Sunderland vs M'Boro, averaging 20.4 fouls and 3.4 yellow cards per game this season.

Sunderland vs M'Boro - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
3 Feb 2025	Championship	Middlesbrough vs Sunderland	2-3
21 Sep 2024	Championship	Sunderland vs Middlesbrough	1-0
4 Feb 2024	Championship	Middlesbrough vs Sunderland	1-1
7 Oct 2023	Championship	Sunderland vs Middlesbrough	0-4
5 Sep 2022	Championship	Middlesbrough vs Sunderland	1-0

Sunderland 2-0 M'Boro: match stats

Stat	Sunderland	M'Boro
Possession	61%	38%
Shots	17	14
Shots on target	6	6
Corners	4	8
Fouls	8	10
Yellow cards	0	2
Tackles	21	26
Passes	612	370

Sunderland vs M'Boro goals and red cards

Sunderland: R. Stewart 51', A. Diallo 81'. M'Boro: D. Fry (red card) 49'.

Sunderland season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	15 of 20
Goals against	2	16 of 20
Shots	13.2	12 of 20
Shots on target	5	6 of 20
Fouls	13	3 of 20
Tackles	15.6	11 of 20
Passes	400.6	14 of 20
Corners	4	13 of 20

Sunderland player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brian Brobbey (3), Enzo Le Fée (2), Wilson Isidor (1).
Assists: Thomas Meunier (2), Enzo Le Fée (1), Nilson Angulo (1).
Shots: Enzo Le Fée (14), Brian Brobbey (11), Nordi Mukiele (9).
Fouls: Dan Ballard (10), Reinildo Mandava (8), Wilson Isidor (8).

M'Boro season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2	5 of 24
Goals against	1.5	17 of 24
Shots	17.5	2 of 24
Shots on target	5.1	5 of 24
Fouls	9.8	21 of 24
Tackles	16.6	4 of 24
Passes	532.1	2 of 24
Corners	5.8	9 of 24

M'Boro player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Will Lankshear (8), Jeremy Sarmiento (2), Sebastian Berhalter (2).
Assists: Luke Ayling (2), Morgan Whittaker (2), Tommy Conway (2).
Shots: Will Lankshear (34), Sebastian Berhalter (18), Aidan Morris (15).
Fouls: Will Lankshear (16), Callum Brittain (13), Sebastian Berhalter (9).