Sunderland 2-1 Sheff Utd - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Sunderland vs Sheff Utd - result

Sunderland 2-1 Sheff Utd in the Championship on 1 January 2025. Scorers: Eliezer Mayenda, Wilson Isidor for Sunderland. In their last 4 meetings, Sunderland have won 1, Sheff Utd 3, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sunderland vs Sheff Utd?

Sunderland 2-1 Sheff Utd in the Championship on Wednesday 1 January 2025. Scorers: Eliezer Mayenda, Wilson Isidor for 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 Sheff Utd's recent form?

Sheff Utd's last five results read W W W L D (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Sheff Utd?

Across the last 4 meetings Sunderland have won 1, Sheff Utd have won 3 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland on 24 May 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 Sheff Utd?

Japhet Tanganga leads Sheff Utd with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Sheff Utd?

Matt Donohue refereed Sunderland vs Sheff Utd, averaging 20.0 fouls and 4.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Sunderland vs Sheff Utd - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
24 May 2025	Championship	Sheffield United vs Sunderland	1-2
29 Nov 2024	Championship	Sheffield United vs Sunderland	1-0
15 Mar 2023	Championship	Sunderland vs Sheffield United	1-2
17 Aug 2022	Championship	Sheffield United vs Sunderland	2-1

Sunderland 2-1 Sheff Utd: match stats

Stat	Sunderland	Sheff Utd
Possession	34%	66%
Shots	14	16
Shots on target	6	3
Corners	4	10
Fouls	13	7
Yellow cards	4	1
Tackles	13	14
Passes	286	557

Sunderland vs Sheff Utd goals and red cards

Sunderland: E. Mayenda 27', W. Isidor 35'. Sheff Utd: L. O'Nien (own goal) 32'.

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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.5	14 of 24
Goals against	1.4	10 of 24
Shots	8.3	24 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	21 of 24
Fouls	11.8	7 of 24
Tackles	14.8	12 of 24
Passes	324.3	22 of 24
Corners	2.9	24 of 24

Sheff Utd player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Patrick Bamford (3), Tom Cannon (3), Romelle Donovan (2).
Assists: Sydie Peck (3), Joe Rothwell (2), Tyrese Campbell (2).
Shots: Tom Cannon (17), Sydie Peck (15), Patrick Bamford (14).
Fouls: Sydie Peck (12), Tyrese Campbell (10), Romelle Donovan (10).