Sunderland 2-0 Preston - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Sunderland vs Preston - result

Sunderland 2-0 Preston in the Championship on 1 January 2024. Scorers: Nazariy Rusyn, Alex Pritchard for Sunderland. In their last 6 meetings, Sunderland have won 1, Preston 2, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sunderland vs Preston?

Sunderland 2-0 Preston in the Championship on Monday 1 January 2024. Scorers: Nazariy Rusyn, Alex Pritchard for Sunderland.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

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

What is Preston's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 6 meetings Sunderland have won 1, Preston 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 Sunderland?

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

Who is the standout player for Preston?

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

Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Preston?

Oliver Langford refereed Sunderland vs Preston, averaging 24.0 fouls and 4.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Sunderland vs Preston - 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
12 Aug 2023	Championship	Preston North End vs Sunderland	2-1
8 May 2023	Championship	Preston North End vs Sunderland	0-3
1 Oct 2022	Championship	Sunderland vs Preston North End	0-0

Sunderland 2-0 Preston: match stats

Stat	Sunderland	Preston
Possession	46%	54%
Shots	7	12
Shots on target	4	3
Corners	2	3
Fouls	6	12
Yellow cards	0	1
Tackles	17	12
Passes	461	541

Sunderland vs Preston goals and red cards

Sunderland: A. Pritchard 10', N. Rusyn 44'.

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).

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).