Sunderland v Stoke City

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Sunderland · 20, 5 ptsLDLLL
Stoke City—
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156 played68 won39 drawn49 lost

Sunderland have met Stoke City 156 times since 1891 in our records. The Lads hold the historical edge with 68 wins to 49, with 39 drawn. Sunderland have scored 220 and conceded 168 across those games. The most emphatic win was 6-1 at home in 1900. Most recently, in 2025, Sunderland lost 1-2.

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Sunderland beat Stoke City 6–1 at home in 1900.

Recent meetings
2024-25Sunderland 1–2 Stoke CityL
2024-25Stoke City 1–0 SunderlandL
2024-25Sunderland 2–1 Stoke CityW
2023-24Sunderland 3–1 Stoke CityW
2023-24Stoke City 2–1 SunderlandL
2022-23Sunderland 1–5 Stoke CityL

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