Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Brighton & Hove Albion 31 draws1 Sunderland
5
Meetings
1.4
Goals / game
20%
Both teams scored
20%
Over 2.5 goals
Brighton & Hove Albion

Facts about Brighton & Hove Albion

Scored in3/5 (60%)
Conceded in2/5 (40%)
Goals scored4 · 0.8/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run4
Longest losing streak1
Longest run without a win1
Sunderland

Facts about Sunderland

Scored in2/5 (40%)
Conceded in3/5 (60%)
Goals scored3 · 0.6/game
Longest winning streak1
Longest unbeaten run1
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win4
By competition
CompetitionBrighton & Hove AlbionDrawSunderlandGames
Premier League1102
Championship1012
League Cup1001
All competitions3115

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Brighton & Hove Albion2127
gap 107
2020Sunderland
2142162320222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Brighton & Hove Albion
52%
Draw
26%
Sunderland
22%

All meetings

5 matches on record

14 Mar 2026
Premier League
SunderlandSunderland01Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion
BTTSO2.5
20 Dec 2025
Premier League
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion00SunderlandSunderland
BTTSO2.5

Brighton & Hove Albion recent form

Sunderland recent form

Brighton & Hove Albion has gone head to head with Sunderland 5 times since 2004, winning 3 and scoring 4 goals. Sunderland, in turn, has won 1 and scored 3 goals. There has been 1 draw between Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 20% of games and 20% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 1.4 goals per game.