Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal
Updated
It finished level: Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal in the Premier League (Round 11) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Sunderland goals: Daniel Ballard 36', Brian Brobbey 90'+4. Arsenal goals: Bukayo Saka 54', Leandro Trossard 74'. Expected goals: 0.43-1.91. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Martín Zubimendi (8.4).
Match report
Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal: match report
Sunderland and Arsenal shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Stadium of Light on Saturday 8 November in the Premier League.
Daniel Ballard put Sunderland ahead on 36' (1-0), Bukayo Saka levelled for Arsenal on 54' (1-1), Leandro Trossard restored Arsenal's lead on 74' (1-2) and Brian Brobbey levelled for Sunderland on 90+4' (2-2).
Sunderland had 35% of the ball, shots were 6-17 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.43-1.91. Arsenal will feel they deserved more.
Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 46,799. Referee: Craig Pawson.
Match stats
| Sunderland | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.43 | 1.91 |
| Total shots | 6 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 32 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 226 (79%) | 460 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total shots | 6 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 12 |
Lineups
Sunderland (5-4-1): Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Lutsharel Geertruida, Trai Hume, Reinildo, Bertrand Traoré, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fée, Wilson Isidor
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya, Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino
Key events
- 36' · Yellow card · Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)
- 36' · Goal · Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)
- 54' · Goal · Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- 63' · Substitution · Brian Brobbey for Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 64' · Substitution · Simon Adingra for Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)
- 64' · Substitution · Chemsdine Talbi for Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)
- 72' · Yellow card · Reinildo (Sunderland)
- 74' · Goal · Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
- 87' · Substitution · Eliezer Mayenda for Lutsharel Geertruida (Sunderland)
- 88' · Substitution · Cristhian Mosquera for Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 1996: Sunderland 3, draws 11, Arsenal 21.
Questions
Who won Sunderland vs Arsenal?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Premier League) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025.
When and where is Sunderland vs Arsenal?
Sat, 8 Nov 2025, 17:30 UTC at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Arsenal?
In 35 league meetings since 1996: Sunderland 3 wins, 11 draws, Arsenal 21 wins (goals 21-63).