Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland
Updated
Manchester United won: Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland in the Premier League (Round 7) on Sat, 4 Oct 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United goals: Mason Mount 8', Benjamin Šeško 31'. Expected goals: 1.84-0.68. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Senne Lammens (8.2).
Match report
Manchester United beat Sunderland 2-0
Manchester United beat Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday 4 October in the Premier League.
Mason Mount put Manchester United ahead on 8' (1-0) and Benjamin Šeško made it 2-0 on 31'.
Manchester United had 50% of the ball, shots were 15-8 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.84-0.68. Manchester United were the better side on chances, too.
Senne Lammens (Manchester United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 74,004. Referee: Stuart Attwell.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.84 | 0.68 |
| Total shots | 15 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 14 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 351 (78%) | 341 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 15 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, Benjamin Šeško
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Arthur Masuaku, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Bertrand Traoré, Enzo Le Fée, Simon Adingra, Wilson Isidor
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Mason Mount (Manchester United)
- 29' · Yellow card · Omar Alderete (Sunderland)
- 31' · Goal · Benjamin Šeško (Manchester United)
- 35' · Yellow card · Noah Sadiki (Sunderland)
- 37' · Substitution · Daniel Ballard for Simon Adingra (Sunderland)
- 57' · Yellow card · Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)
- 58' · Substitution · Eliezer Mayenda for Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)
- 58' · Substitution · Chemsdine Talbi for Arthur Masuaku (Sunderland)
- 59' · Substitution · Brian Brobbey for Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 64' · Substitution · Patrick Dorgu for Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- 65' · Substitution · Matheus Cunha for Mason Mount (Manchester United)
- 76' · Yellow card · Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)
- 77' · Substitution · Kobbie Mainoo for Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 79' · Substitution · Lutsharel Geertruida for Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 81' · Yellow card · Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 85' · Substitution · Manuel Ugarte for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 85' · Substitution · Harry Maguire for Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 1996: Manchester United 24, draws 7, Sunderland 3.
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Sunderland?
Manchester United won, 2-0 (Premier League) on Sat, 4 Oct 2025.
When and where is Manchester United vs Sunderland?
Sat, 4 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Sunderland?
In 34 league meetings since 1996: Manchester United 24 wins, 7 draws, Sunderland 3 wins (goals 65-19).