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

Sunderland vs Blackburn - result

Sunderland 2-1 Blackburn in the Championship at Stadium of Light, Sunderland on 26 December 2022. In their last 5 meetings, Sunderland have won 1, Blackburn 3, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sunderland vs Blackburn?

Sunderland 2-1 Blackburn in the Championship on Monday 26 December 2022 at Stadium of Light.

Where was Sunderland vs Blackburn played?

Sunderland vs Blackburn 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 L W W L D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is Blackburn's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 5 meetings Sunderland have won 1, Blackburn have won 3 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Sunderland 0-1 Blackburn Rovers on 21 April 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 Blackburn?

Sam Morsy leads Blackburn with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Blackburn?

Darren Bond refereed Sunderland vs Blackburn.

Sunderland vs Blackburn - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 Apr 2025	Championship	Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers	0-1
26 Dec 2024	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland	2-2
1 Apr 2024	Championship	Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers	1-5
20 Sep 2023	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland	1-3
18 Oct 2022	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland	2-0

Sunderland 2-1 Blackburn: match stats

Stat	Sunderland	Blackburn
Possession	51%	49%
Shots	11	6
Shots on target	5	2
Corners	7	3
Fouls	15	13
Yellow cards	3	5
Tackles	16	26
Passes	361	371

Sunderland vs Blackburn goals and red cards

Sunderland: R. Stewart (penalty) 22', E. Simms 90+1'. Blackburn: R. Stewart (own goal) 18'.

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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	8 of 24
Goals against	1.5	18 of 24
Shots	11.6	19 of 24
Shots on target	4.1	13 of 24
Fouls	11	13 of 24
Tackles	12.6	21 of 24
Passes	444	10 of 24
Corners	6	7 of 24

Blackburn player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Oladapo Afolayan (4), Andri Gudjohnsen (4), Ryoya Morishita (2).
Assists: Harry Pickering (2), Oladapo Afolayan (2), Ryan Alebiosu (2).
Shots: Oladapo Afolayan (26), Todd Cantwell (21), Jayden Fevrier (17).
Fouls: Oladapo Afolayan (17), Kristi Montgomery (13), Todd Cantwell (9).