Sunderland
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Season Report & Analysis
Sunderland - League 2025/2026
Comprehensive statistical analysis of Sunderland's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.
Sunderland is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 10th position with 30 points from 21 matches. The team represents England in this competition.
The team's record of 7 wins from 21 matches represents a 33.3% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 21 goals scored and 22 goals conceded, the team achieved a -1 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.00 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.
This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Sunderland's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 21 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.
Home Advantage
Strong home advantage
Points per Game
Home vs Away Points
Performance Summary
Sunderland's home advantage is 1.09 points per game, indicating that the team significantly benefits from playing in front of their home supporters. The team averages 2.00 points at home compared to 0.91 points away.
Sunderland has accumulated 20 points at home from 10 matches (5W 5D 0L) and 10 points away from 11 matches (2W 4D 5L). This demonstrates a significant home advantage, highlighting their reliance on home support and familiar surroundings. The team's ability to consistently perform at home suggests they thrive in their own stadium environment.
The team's strong home form, with 2.00 points per game at home, indicates that Sunderland leverages their home advantage effectively. This consistent performance in front of their supporters is a key strength that contributes significantly to their overall season performance.
Average Goals per Match
Across 21 matches
Team Goals per Game
Goals scored per match
Goals per Match Distribution
Distribution by Percentage
Summary
Across 21 completed matches for Sunderland, the team's matches average 2.12 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 13 matches (61.9% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.
Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 28.6% of matches (6 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 2 times (9.5% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.
The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.00 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Total Cards
Total Fouls
Cards per Foul
Cards Distribution
Penalty Conversion
No penalty data available
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Disciplinary Events Overview
Disciplinary Analysis
Sunderland has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 22 total cards issued across 21 matches, with 20 yellow cards and 2 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.05 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.
Yellow card distribution shows that 90.9% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.95 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 9.1% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.10 red cards per match. The team recorded 104 total fouls, averaging 4.95 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.
Overall, the disciplinary record of Sunderland reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.
Attack Efficiency
Goals per game
Defense Efficiency
Goals conceded per game
Points Efficiency
Points per game
Efficiency Analysis
Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Sunderland converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.00 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.05 goals per game.
The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Sunderland leads in points efficiency with 1.43 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.
Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Sunderland's goal difference of -1 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.
Sunderland shows a Net buyer posture this window: spent €34,900,000 and recouped €2,500,000, for a net of -€32,400,000. Incoming moves: 4, outgoing moves: 9.
| Player | Fee | From | To | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €20,000,000 | Sep 01, 2025 | |||
| — | Sep 01, 2025 | |||
| €2,900,000 | Sep 01, 2025 | |||
| €12,000,000 | Aug 17, 2025 |
AjaxSunderland
RB LeipzigSunderlandAjaxSunderland
Paris Saint GermainSunderland| Team | Inbound | Outbound | Spent | Recouped | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | €34,900,000 | €2,500,000 | -€32,400,000 |
 | 2 | 6 | €69,300,000 | €2,300,000 | -€67,000,000 |
 | 1 | 8 | €30,000,000 | €37,500,000 | +€7,500,000 |
 | 3 | 6 | €0 | €48,150,000 | +€48,150,000 |
 | 2 | 3 | €176,000,000 | €23,200,000 | -€152,800,000 |
 | 3 | 4 | €42,800,000 | €57,700,000 | +€14,900,000 |
 | 3 | 3 | €177,850,000 | €145,000,000 | -€32,850,000 |
 | 1 | 8 | €21,000,000 | €74,200,000 | +€53,200,000 |
 | 3 | 8 | €48,500,000 | €100,300,000 | +€51,800,000 |
 | 3 | 2 | €44,000,000 | €17,000,000 | -€27,000,000 |
 | 0 | 8 | €0 | €24,300,000 | +€24,300,000 |
 | 3 | 5 | €42,500,000 | €8,600,000 | -€33,900,000 |
 | 3 | 4 | €53,000,000 | €73,000,000 | +€20,000,000 |
 | 2 | 3 | €65,000,000 | €6,000,000 | -€59,000,000 |
 | 4 | 8 | €60,700,000 | €51,450,000 | -€9,250,000 |
 | 3 | 5 | €28,300,000 | €2,000,000 | -€26,300,000 |
 | 9 | 9 | €163,900,000 | €8,000,000 | -€155,900,000 |
 | 4 | 7 | €61,000,000 | €25,700,000 | -€35,300,000 |
 | 1 | 9 | €2,000,000 | €0 | -€2,000,000 |
 | 3 | 4 | €61,000,000 | €22,500,000 | -€38,500,000 |
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Newcastle United →Liverpool
VfB Stuttgart →Newcastle United
Crystal Palace →Arsenal
RB Leipzig →Tottenham Hotspur
Brentford →Newcastle United
Manchester United →ChelseaSummary
The most aggressive spender is Newcastle United (€177,850,000 outlay), while Newcastle United leads receipts at €145,000,000. Net leaders are topped by Manchester United (+€53,200,000), with the largest deficit at Nottingham Forest (-€155,900,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Alexander Isak for €145,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.
Goals per 90
Shots per 90
Tackles per 90
Clean Sheets
Saves per 90
Summary
Wilson Isidor leads Sunderland's scoring charts with 4 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Granit Xhaka has provided the most assists with 5, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.
These players represent the elite talent in Sunderland, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.
Top Goal Scorers in Competition
Top Assists in Competition
Top Rated Players in Competition
Summary
This ranking compares Sunderland's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Sunderland's players rank within the competition.
In the goal-scoring category, Sunderland's top scorer Wilson Isidor ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 4 goals, contributing valuable goals to Sunderland's attack.
For assists, Sunderland's top playmaker Granit Xhaka ranks 4th in the competition with 5 assists, demonstrating solid playmaking quality.
In player ratings, Sunderland's highest-rated player Granit Xhaka ranks 10th in the competition with a 7.3 rating, showing strong individual performances.
Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Sunderland's position, form, and what's at stake.
Summary
A position battle sees Sunderland (10th, 30 pts) host Crystal Palace (13th, 28 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Sunderland's season objectives.
A position battle sees Sunderland (10th, 30 pts) host Fulham (9th, 31 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 1 point separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Sunderland's season objectives.
A position battle sees Sunderland (10th, 30 pts) host Brighton & Hove Albion (11th, 29 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 1 point separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Sunderland's season objectives.
A position battle sees Sunderland (10th, 30 pts) host Manchester United (7th, 32 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Sunderland's season objectives.
A position battle sees Sunderland (10th, 30 pts) visit Everton (12th, 29 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 1 point separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Sunderland's season objectives.
What is Sunderland's current position?
Sunderland is currently in position #10 with 30 points from 21 matches.
Who is Sunderland's top scorer?
Wilson Isidor leads Sunderland with 4 goals this season.
How has Sunderland performed at home vs away?
Sunderland has earned 20 points at home and 10 points away. The team performs better at home.
What is Sunderland's goal difference?
Sunderland has a goal difference of -1, having scored 21 goals and conceded 22 goals.
How many clean sheets has Sunderland kept?
Sunderland has kept 7 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.33 clean sheets per game.
What is Sunderland's win rate?
Sunderland has a win rate of 33.3%, with 7 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses.
Sunderland is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #10 with 30 points from 21 matches, achieving a record of 7 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses. The team averages 1.00 goals per game with a 33.3% win rate.
Sunderland has a goal difference of -1, having scored 21 goals and conceded 22 goals.Wilson Isidor tops the scoring charts with 4 goals. Granit Xhaka leads in assists with 5, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.
Home and away performance analysis shows that Sunderland has earned 20 home pointscompared to 10 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 1.1% difference.
Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 61.9% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth, ending 3-2 with 5 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Sunderland defeated West Ham United 3-0 with a 3-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Sunderland's season.
This comprehensive analysis covers Sunderland's performance in the 2025/2026 season in England, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.