Sunderland 2-2 Watford - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Sunderland vs Watford - result

Sunderland 2-2 Watford in the Championship at Stadium of Light, Sunderland on 29 April 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Sunderland have won 1, Watford 2, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sunderland vs Watford?

Sunderland 2-2 Watford in the Championship on Saturday 29 April 2023 at Stadium of Light.

Where was Sunderland vs Watford played?

Sunderland vs Watford 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 D W W D W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 draws.

What is Watford's recent form?

Watford's last five results read L D W L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

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

Across the last 5 meetings Sunderland have won 1, Watford have won 2 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Sunderland 2-2 Watford on 8 February 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 Watford?

Amin Nabizada leads Watford with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Watford?

Gavin Ward refereed Sunderland vs Watford, averaging 18.8 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Sunderland vs Watford - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
8 Feb 2025	Championship	Sunderland vs Watford	2-2
28 Sep 2024	Championship	Watford vs Sunderland	2-1
27 Apr 2024	Championship	Watford vs Sunderland	1-0
4 Oct 2023	Championship	Sunderland vs Watford	2-0
17 Sep 2022	Championship	Watford vs Sunderland	2-2

Sunderland 2-2 Watford: match stats

Stat	Sunderland	Watford
Possession	70%	30%
Shots	25	9
Shots on target	7	3
Corners	10	2
Fouls	11	12
Yellow cards	4	3
Tackles	17	30
Passes	625	272

Sunderland vs Watford goals and red cards

Sunderland: L. O'Nien 70', P. Roberts 90+5'. Watford: C. Kabasele 17', R. Porteous 69'.

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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.9	24 of 24
Goals against	1.3	5 of 24
Shots	11.6	20 of 24
Shots on target	3.5	19 of 24
Fouls	11.5	8 of 24
Tackles	14.6	13 of 24
Passes	387.3	15 of 24
Corners	3.6	23 of 24

Watford player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Amin Nabizada (3), Mamadou Doumbia (2), Marc Bola (1).
Assists: Edo Kayembe (1), Iker Bravo (1), Amin Nabizada (1).
Shots: Iker Bravo (19), Luca Kjerrumgaard (15), Mamadou Doumbia (15).
Fouls: Mamadou Doumbia (13), Mattie Pollock (11), Hector Kyprianou (11).