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

Sheff Utd vs Sunderland - result

Sheff Utd 2-1 Sunderland in the Championship at Bramall Lane, Sheffield on 17 August 2022. In their last 4 meetings, Sheff Utd have won 2, Sunderland 2, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sheff Utd vs Sunderland?

Sheff Utd 2-1 Sunderland in the Championship on Wednesday 17 August 2022 at Bramall Lane.

Where was Sheff Utd vs Sunderland played?

Sheff Utd vs Sunderland was played at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, the home ground of Sheff Utd.

What is Sheff Utd's recent form?

Sheff Utd's last five results read L D L W D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 4 meetings Sheff Utd have won 2, Sunderland have won 2 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 Sheff Utd?

Japhet Tanganga leads Sheff Utd 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 Sheff Utd vs Sunderland?

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

Sheff Utd vs Sunderland - previous meetings

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

Sheff Utd 2-1 Sunderland: match stats

Stat	Sheff Utd	Sunderland
Possession	61%	38%
Shots	22	4
Shots on target	7	2
Corners	13	3
Fouls	13	6
Yellow cards	1	4
Tackles	22	12
Passes	453	292

Sheff Utd vs Sunderland goals and red cards

Sheff Utd: A. Ahmedhodzic 33', M. Lowe 47'. Sunderland: D. Neil (red card) 31', L. Gooch 55'.

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).

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).