Preston 2-1 Sunderland - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Preston vs Sunderland - result

Preston 2-1 Sunderland in the Championship on 12 August 2023. Scorers: Will Keane, Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen for Preston; Jack Clarke for Sunderland. In their last 6 meetings, Preston have won 1, Sunderland 2, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Preston vs Sunderland?

Preston 2-1 Sunderland in the Championship on Saturday 12 August 2023. Scorers: Will Keane, Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen for Preston; Jack Clarke for Sunderland.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read D L L D L (oldest to newest): 2 draws and 3 losses.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

Sunderland's last five results read W W L L L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Sunderland?

Across the last 6 meetings Preston have won 1, Sunderland have won 2 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Sunderland 1-1 Preston North End on 11 March 2025 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Jordan Andrew Thompson leads Preston with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Sunderland?

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

Who is the referee for Preston vs Sunderland?

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

Preston vs Sunderland - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
11 Mar 2025	Championship	Sunderland vs Preston North End	1-1
6 Nov 2024	Championship	Preston North End vs Sunderland	0-0
13 Aug 2024	Carabao Cup	Preston North End vs Sunderland	2-0
1 Jan 2024	Championship	Sunderland vs Preston North End	2-0
8 May 2023	Championship	Preston North End vs Sunderland	0-3
1 Oct 2022	Championship	Sunderland vs Preston North End	0-0

Preston 2-1 Sunderland: match stats

Stat	Preston	Sunderland
Possession	35%	65%
Shots	11	14
Shots on target	2	4
Corners	5	12
Fouls	17	7
Yellow cards	3	1
Tackles	28	15
Passes	298	548

Preston vs Sunderland goals and red cards

Preston: W. Keane 25', M. Frökjaer-Jensen 59'. Sunderland: J. Clarke (penalty) 31'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	1.9	21 of 24
Shots	13	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	16 of 24
Tackles	14	17 of 24
Passes	334.4	20 of 24
Corners	5.3	12 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (21), Jusef Erabi (15), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Harry Clarke (9).

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).