Sunderland A.F.C. vs AFC Bournemouth Stats – H2H Record and Results

The rivalry between Sunderland AFC and AFC Bournemouth spans nearly four decades, with twelve competitive meetings recorded between 1988 and 2026. Historical records indicate Sunderland holds a decisive advantage with six victories to Bournemouth’s two, alongside four draws, though recent Premier League encounters have produced tightly contested results.

Following Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League in 2025, the fixture regained top-flight status after a seven-year absence. The most recent clash ended in a 1-1 stalemate at Vitality Stadium on February 28, 2026, continuing a pattern of unpredictable outcomes between the sides.

Sunderland vs Bournemouth head to head

• Sunderland has won three times as many matches as Bournemouth historically
• One-third of all encounters (four out of twelve) have ended level
• The fixture lay dormant between 2017 and 2025 due to the clubs operating in different divisions
• Recent Premier League form shows Sunderland unbeaten in the last two meetings, with one win and one draw
• The first competitive meeting dates to August 1988 in League Division Two
• No fixtures occurred between 2021 and 2024, creating a statistical gap in modern head-to-head data

Sunderland vs Bournemouth results and last match

Recent Premier League Encounters

The November 29, 2025 fixture at the Stadium of Light delivered a five-goal thriller, with Sunderland edging a 3-2 victory. This result marked Sunderland’s return to winning ways against Bournemouth after an eight-year gap since their previous success in this fixture.

The reverse fixture on February 28, 2026, produced a more cagey affair at Vitality Stadium. The match finished 1-1, with both sides sharing the spoils in a result that reflected the competitive balance of their recent encounters.

Sunderland vs Bournemouth live score

Current Availability and Future Fixtures

No live score data is currently available for upcoming fixtures between these sides. Flashscore records indicate the last scheduled meeting was the February 28, 2026 draw, with no additional fixtures for 2026 confirmed in available databases.

Sunderland AFC vs AFC Bournemouth stats prediction

Statistical analysis of historical encounters provides limited predictive value for future meetings given the eight-year gap in fixtures between 2017 and 2025. Comparative data suggests Sunderland’s recent form in this fixture—unbeaten in the last two encounters with one victory and one draw—may indicate a marginal psychological advantage.

Complete chronological match history

1. August 27, 1988: Sunderland 1-1 Bournemouth (League Division Two)
2. January 21, 1989: Bournemouth 0-1 Sunderland (League Division Two)
3. October 7, 1989: Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth (League Division Two)
4. October 24, 1989: Sunderland 1-1 Bournemouth (League Cup Third Round)
5. November 7, 1989: Bournemouth 0-1 Sunderland (League Cup Third Round Replay)
6. March 17, 1990: Bournemouth 0-1 Sunderland (League Division Two)
7. September 19, 2015: Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
8. January 23, 2016: Sunderland 1-1 Bournemouth (Premier League)
9. November 5, 2016: Bournemouth 1-2 Sunderland (Premier League)
10. April 29, 2017: Sunderland 0-1 Bournemouth (Premier League)
11. November 29, 2025: Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
12. February 28, 2026: Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

Alternative statistical samples focusing on smaller data sets indicate a tighter balance, with records showing two wins apiece and one draw over five specific encounters. Additional analysis across six meetings confirms Bournemouth won two of those fixtures.

What the records confirm and what remains uncertain

Divisional context and the 2025 resurgence

The statistical record reveals an eight-year void between 2017 and 2025, during which the clubs operated in different competitive tiers. Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League ahead of the 2025-26 campaign reinstated this fixture after a prolonged absence, explaining the lack of matches recorded between 2021 and 2024.

This divisional gap means recent head-to-head data relies heavily on historical Premier League encounters from 2015-2017 and the two most recent 2025-26 fixtures. For context on lower division standings during Sunderland’s absence from the top flight, see EFL League Two Standings.

Data sources and attribution

Sunderland and Bournemouth have met 12 times historically, with Sunderland winning 6, Bournemouth winning 2, and 4 draws.

— Sports Mole Head-to-Head Records

The most recent was Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland on February 28, 2026 (Premier League) at Vitality Stadium. Eliezer Mayenda scored for Sunderland (18′), Evanilson equalized for Bournemouth (after 60′).

— Match Report Data

Summary of Sunderland vs Bournemouth statistical record

The Sunderland AFC versus AFC Bournemouth fixture represents a historically one-sided contest favoring the Black Cats, with six wins to two across twelve meetings spanning four decades. Recent Premier League encounters suggest a tightening of this gap, with Sunderland remaining unbeaten in the two most recent 2025-26 season fixtures. For additional context on English football tier structures, refer to Oxford United vs Leeds United Standings.

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