Sunderland v Accrington ST prediction

League One · · Stadium of Light

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The match

Sunderland host Accrington ST in League One on Saturday 25 April (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Sunderland are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Accrington ST are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Five of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in four of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). At home, Sunderland have five wins, three draws and no defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.25 points per game, scoring 2.13 and conceding 0.50. Sunderland have scored 48 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Sunderland have conceded 32 goals, the second-fewest of the 23 clubs.

Eight of Accrington ST’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Accrington ST’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Accrington ST have two wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 1.29. Accrington ST have scored 47 goals, the 10th-most of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Accrington ST have conceded 53 goals, the fifth-most of the 23 clubs.

Sunderland (eighth) and Accrington ST (17th) are 19 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sunderland the stronger side, 397 rating points above Accrington ST (Sunderland 1748, Accrington ST 1350, after at least 182 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Sunderland are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Accrington ST, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 14 September 2019, finished Accrington ST 1–3 Sunderland.

Team news

Predicted Sunderland XI (3-4-3): R. Roefs, K. Danso, N. Mukiele, D. Methalie, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, E. Le Fée, C. Rigg, T. Tuterov, B. Brobbey, W. Isidor — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Maguire (3.9 per match over 35 appearances, 10 goals and 10 assists) and A. McGeady (3.1 per match over 15 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Sunderland’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Sunderland (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Maguire averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 2530 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. A. McGeady averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1423 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Accrington ST XI (4-2-3-1): L. Moulden, J. Anderson, D. Matthews, D. Love, S. Conneely, D. Tutonda, C. O'Brien, S. Mols, A. Borland, A. Henderson, C. Warren — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jordan Clark (3.5 per match over 34 appearances, six goals and five assists) and Samuel Finley (2.7 per match over 31 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Accrington ST’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Accrington ST (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Jordan Clark averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 3060 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Samuel Finley averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 2657 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

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

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · League One · Stadium of Light
  • Head-to-head (last 4): Sunderland 2 · draws 2 · Accrington ST 0 · 3.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Sunderland 1W 2D 2L · Accrington ST 1W 1D 3L

Sunderland v Accrington ST (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.25
Goals
against 0.75 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.14 / 3.75
Corners
against 3.57 / 5.75 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.86 / 3.88
Shots on target
against 2.86 / 3.75 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.43 / 2.25
Cards
against 2.14 / 1.38 · 4 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 10 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. 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 / againstLineAccrington ST for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 0.75 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
6.14 for · 3.57 against n 7
9.5standard
3.75 for · 5.75 against n 8
Shots
12.29 for · 8.57 against n 7
19.5standard
11.63 for · 14.75 against n 8
Shots on target
3.86 for · 2.86 against n 7
8.5standard
3.88 for · 3.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.71 for · 13 against n 7
21.5standard
11.88 for · 12.5 against n 8
Cards shown
1.43 for · 2.14 against n 7
3.5standard
2.25 for · 1.38 against n 8

Sunderland

Sunderland Goalkeeper

Sunderland — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. McLaughlin31892745 min692.3 /90260.9 /9000 /90
L. Burge784585 min223.4 /9060.9 /9000 /90
Sunderland — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. McLaughlin n 890
2.35/4
L. Burge n 783.6
3.46/4

Sunderland Defensive

Sunderland — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Willis34882993 min300.9 /90260.8 /90200.6 /90not recorded in League One120.4 /9010 /90
A. Öztürk20891772 min160.8 /90241.2 /9080.4 /90not recorded in League One180.9 /9080.4 /90
T. Flanagan19791506 min181.1 /90291.7 /90110.7 /90not recorded in League One211.3 /9060.4 /90
J. Lynch16871395 min140.9 /90332.1 /90120.8 /90not recorded in League One241.5 /9050.3 /90
C. McLaughlin15801193 min221.7 /90100.8 /9030.2 /90not recorded in League One151.1 /9050.4 /90
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Sunderland — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. O'Nien n 890
1.56/4
1.67/3
—
J. Willis n 888
0.32/0
0.64/1
—
C. Maguire n 886.1
0.96/1
2.28/5
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M. Power n 890
1.15/3
0.85/1
—
D. Hume n 882.8
0.11/0
0.85/1
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Sunderland — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 890
1.67/4
J. Willis n 888
0.64/1
C. Maguire n 886.1
1.46/3
M. Power n 890
1.37/2
D. Hume n 882.8
13/3
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Sunderland Attacking

Sunderland — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
C. Maguire34742529 min100.4 /90100.4 /90672.4 /90220.8 /90792.8 /90331.2 /90
L. Gooch30772303 min90.4 /9010 /90491.9 /90160.6 /90180.7 /90331.3 /90
C. Wyke28742074 min50.2 /9010 /90462 /90170.7 /90200.9 /9020.1 /90
W. Grigg1461860 min20.2 /9010.1 /90151.6 /9050.5 /9060.6 /9010.1 /90
D. Watmore1247561 min10.2 /9010.2 /90193 /9050.8 /9071.1 /90111.8 /90
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Sunderland — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 890
1.55/2
0.83/2
J. Willis n 888
0.64/1
0.32/0
C. Maguire n 886.1
2.27/4
0.54/0
M. Power n 890
1.36/2
0.53/1
D. Hume n 882.8
0.53/1
00/0
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Sunderland — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 890
0.11/0
00/0
J. Willis n 888
00/0
00/0
C. Maguire n 886.1
0.11/0
0.52/1
M. Power n 890
0.11/0
00/0
D. Hume n 882.8
00/0
0.11/0
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Accrington ST

Accrington ST Goalkeeper

Accrington ST — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
D. Evtimov19901710 min462.4 /90291.5 /9000 /90
J. Bursik16901440 min392.4 /90241.5 /9000 /90
Accrington ST — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Accrington ST before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
D. Evtimov n 890
24/4
J. Bursik n 890
2.14/4

Accrington ST Defensive

Accrington ST — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Johnson33862851 min632 /90331 /90140.4 /90not recorded in League One451.4 /9070.2 /90
M. Hughes31892762 min441.4 /90481.6 /90240.8 /90not recorded in League One250.8 /9050.2 /90
R. Sykes31892762 min331.1 /90591.9 /90220.7 /90not recorded in League One301 /9040.1 /90
J. Opoku21821724 min361.9 /90241.3 /9030.2 /90not recorded in League One241.3 /9070.4 /90
J. Maguire1086860 min151.6 /90131.4 /9030.3 /90not recorded in League One60.6 /9020.2 /90
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Accrington ST — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Accrington ST before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Clark n 890
0.84/2
1.45/3
—
C. Johnson n 890
1.57/4
0.64/1
—
M. Hughes n 890
14/2
0.43/0
—
R. Sykes n 888
0.84/2
0.95/1
—
S. Conneely n 887.8
0.64/1
1.46/3
—
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Accrington ST — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Accrington ST before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Clark n 890
1.56/4
C. Johnson n 890
1.96/5
M. Hughes n 890
1.96/5
R. Sykes n 888
0.95/2
S. Conneely n 887.8
1.97/4
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Accrington ST Attacking

Accrington ST — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
D. Charles30772310 min80.3 /9030.1 /90662.6 /90251 /90301.2 /90361.4 /90
C. Bishop24842027 min100.4 /9010 /90592.6 /90291.3 /90200.9 /9030.1 /90
O. Zanzala1752884 min30.3 /9000 /90272.7 /9080.8 /9050.5 /9040.4 /90
B. Ashley-Seal462246 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9031.1 /9000 /90
C. Baker-Richardson254107 min00 /9010.8 /9043.4 /9010.8 /9010.8 /9010.8 /90
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Accrington ST — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Accrington ST before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Clark n 890
2.68/6
1.17/2
C. Johnson n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Sykes n 888
0.64/1
0.31/1
M. Hughes n 890
00/0
00/0
S. Conneely n 887.8
0.31/1
0.11/0
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Accrington ST — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Accrington ST before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Clark n 890
0.43/0
0.32/0
C. Johnson n 890
00/0
0.11/0
M. Hughes n 890
00/0
0.11/0
R. Sykes n 888
00/0
0.11/0
S. Conneely n 887.8
0.11/0
00/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form
SunderlandWDLDL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Accrington STWLLDL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.2 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 4
Sunderland 2 · 2 draws · Accrington ST 0 · 3.5 goals/game
  • 2019-09-14 Accrington ST 1–3 Sunderland
  • 2019-08-13 Accrington ST 1–3 Sunderland
  • 2019-02-15 Sunderland 2–2 Accrington ST
  • 2018-12-08 Accrington ST 1–1 Sunderland
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Sunderland#8 pos59 pts36 pl+16 GD
Accrington ST#17 pos40 pts35 pl-6 GD
Goals per game
Sunderland scored1.33
Accrington ST scored1.34
Sunderland conceded0.89
Accrington ST conceded1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Accrington ST?
In their last 4 meetings, Sunderland won 2, Accrington ST won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Sunderland and Accrington ST?
Recent form — Sunderland 1W 2D 2L; Accrington ST 1W 1D 3L.

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