Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (24)
By venue
Competitions faced in
English Football League Championship
English Premier League
FA Cup
International Club Friendly
Year-by-year
| Year | Leeds U… | D | Sunderl… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Leeds United and Sunderland have met 23 times on record. Leeds United lead with 11 wins, Sunderland have won 8 times and the two clubs have drawn 4 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 01 November 1996.
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Across their recorded meetings, Leeds United have found the net 27 times against Sunderland, while Sunderland have scored 22 times in reply — a combined 49 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 03 March 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1996. Follow every upcoming Leeds United versus Sunderland clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Leeds United vs Sunderland — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Leeds United and Sunderland played each other?
Leeds United and Sunderland have met 23 times on record, with the first meeting on 01 November 1996.
Who has won more, Leeds United or Sunderland?
Leeds United have the edge with 11 wins to Sunderland's 8, with 4 draws between them.
When do Leeds United and Sunderland play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Leeds United play Sunderland?
Their meetings produce 2.08 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 33% of them.