Sunderland v Stoke City result

Full-time · Sunderland 1–5 Stoke City

Championship · · Stadium of Light

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Sunderland 1–5 Stoke City — Stoke City won this Championship match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Stoke City won 5–1 at Stadium of Light in the Championship on Saturday 4 March. Sunderland have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Stoke City led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Stoke City: J. Laurent (41’, assisted by W. Smallbone), Tyrese Campbell (53’, assisted by W. Smallbone; 57’) and D. Gayle (68’; 76’, assisted by W. Smallbone); Sunderland: A. Pritchard (62’, assisted by Patrick Roberts).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Sunderland 0.00, Stoke City 0.00, from 8 shots to 16 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Sunderland: Dan Neil (21’); Stoke City: Benjamin Pearson (45+2’) and J. Laurent (52’).

What it changes

With six goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 35, across 12 matches. Sunderland are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Tyrese Campbell (Stoke City) 12.6, W. Smallbone (Stoke City) 12.2 and D. Gayle (Stoke City) 10.1 led the match.

Next up

Sunderland next travel to Lech Poznan on 22 October 2026.

Stoke City next host Bristol City on 24 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Sunderland: Lech Poznan v Sunderland, Thursday 22 October — the preview. Next for Stoke City: Stoke City v Bristol City, Saturday 24 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Sunderland 1–5 Stoke City · Championship
  • Venue: Stadium of Light · Sunderland
  • Referee: J. Simpson
  • Head-to-head (last 1): Sunderland 1 · draws 0 · Stoke City 0 · 1 goals/game
  • Recent form: Sunderland 2W 1D 2L · Stoke City 2W 0D 3L

Sunderland 1–5 Stoke City (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.38 / 1.13
Goals
against 1.25 / 0.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4 / 6.86
Corners
against 3.67 / 4.29 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 6 matches
5.5 / 5.14
Shots on target
against 4.5 / 2.57 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 6 matches
1.33 / 1.14
Cards
against 2.33 / 2.71 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 February 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 February 2023. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSunderland for / againstLineStoke City for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.13 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
4 for · 3.67 against n 6
9.5standard
6.86 for · 4.29 against n 7
Shots
14.17 for · 12.83 against n 6
19.5standard
14 for · 8.14 against n 7
Shots on target
5.5 for · 4.5 against n 6
8.5standard
5.14 for · 2.57 against n 7
Fouls committed
11 for · 11.83 against n 6
21.5standard
12.14 for · 10.71 against n 7
Cards shown
1.33 for · 2.33 against n 6
3.5standard
1.14 for · 2.71 against n 7
Sunderland
Sunderland — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
P. Ekwah n 613.5
3.32/1
1.11/0
—
L. O'Nien n 846.5
3.16/5
1.93/2
—
Dan Neil n 874.3
27/4
1.27/1
—
Ross Stewart n 865.1
1.65/2
1.45/3
—
É. Michut n 873.6
1.55/3
2.37/6
—
Sunderland — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Ross Stewart n 865.1
3.87/4
1.96/3
J. Gelhardt n 863
2.37/4
0.93/1
P. Roberts n 878.1
1.96/6
1.36/3
A. Diallo n 876.6
1.55/3
1.24/3
Dan Ballard n 890
1.47/4
0.32/0
Sunderland — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Bennette n 813.6
0.81/0
0.81/0
Ross Stewart n 865.1
1.26/1
0.21/0
I. Lihadji n 817.8
0.61/0
0.61/0
Jack Clarke n 880
0.74/1
00/0
J. Gelhardt n 863
0.21/0
0.53/0
Sunderland — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Dan Neil n 874.3
3.37/5
P. Roberts n 878.1
2.68/7
Dennis Cirkin n 825.9
2.64/2
T. Hume n 882.1
2.56/4
J. Bennette n 813.6
2.52/1
Stoke City
Stoke City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Gayle n 867
2.96/5
1.56/3
—
N. Powell n 828.5
2.85/2
1.23/0
—
L. Baker n 830.6
2.65/2
0.41/0
—
E. Tezgel n 311.7
2.61/0
2.61/0
—
J. Brown n 881.6
2.16/4
38/6
—
Stoke City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Baker n 830.6
2.96/2
1.84/1
T. Campbell n 867
2.58/5
1.87/4
D. Gayle n 867
1.85/3
1.24/3
B. Celina n 854.9
1.84/3
14/1
N. Powell n 828.5
1.63/1
1.22/1
Stoke City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Baker n 830.6
1.13/0
00/0
T. Campbell n 867
0.21/0
0.53/0
J. Laurent n 884.3
0.42/1
00/0
J. Brown n 881.6
0.32/0
0.11/0
N. Powell n 828.5
0.41/0
00/0
Stoke City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Clucas n 843
3.16/2
M. Fox n 877.6
37/6
K. Hoever n 855.6
2.46/4
D. Sterling n 883.1
2.37/6
J. Laurent n 884.3
25/4

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
SunderlandStoke City
56%Possession44%
8Shots16
4Shots on target8
2Shots off target2
2Blocked shots6
4Shots inside the box14
2Corners4
1Offsides0
8Fouls19
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
3Saves2
415Passes321
78%Pass accuracy75%

Sunderland player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Patterson9000000005.7
T. Hume9000000306.5
Dan Ballard9000000206.3
D. Batth9000110106.2
Dan Neil90001000Y5.9
A. Pritchard9010110106.9
A. Diallo9000000106.5
P. Roberts9001102106.3
Jack Clarke9000001306.2
A. Alese4500001006.5
J. Gelhardt4500110006.9
L. O'Nien sub4500110306.3
É. Michut sub4500000006.3

Stoke City player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
K. Hoever9000000706.9
P. Jagielka9000001206.9
D. Sterling9000001507.2
J. Brown9000002206.6
W. Smallbone9003103308.3
D. Gayle9020431208.6
J. Laurent81101115Y7.6
T. Campbell8120332208.5
B. Pearson66000002Y6.3
M. Šarkić4500000006.6
B. Wilmot2600000006.7
M. Fox sub6400110107.2
J. Bonham sub4500000006.2
Jordan Thompson sub2400000106.7
L. Baker sub900000006.3
J. Tymon sub900001006.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Sunderland v Stoke City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
SunderlandWWDLL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game
Stoke CityWLWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 1
Sunderland 1 · 0 draws · Stoke City 0 · 1 goals/game
  • 2022-08-20 Stoke City 0–1 Sunderland
League standing · 2022/23
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Sunderland#6 pos69 pts46 pl+13 GD
Stoke City#16 pos53 pts46 pl+1 GD
Goals per game
Sunderland scored1.48
Stoke City scored1.2
Sunderland conceded1.2
Stoke City conceded1.17

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Stoke City?
In their last 1 meetings, Sunderland won 1, Stoke City won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Sunderland and Stoke City?
Recent form — Sunderland 2W 1D 2L; Stoke City 2W 0D 3L.

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