History of the Stoke City v Sunderland fixture
Stoke City prepare to entertain Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 68 games played, Potters have recorded 34 wins, and Sunderland have come away with 18 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2011, as the Potters squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sun 18 Sep | Sunderland | 4 - 0 | Stoke City | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Stoke City | 3-2 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 06 Nov | Sunderland | 2 - 0 | Stoke City | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Mon 01 Feb | Sunderland | 0 - 0 | Stoke City | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 29 Aug | Stoke City | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 07 Feb | Sunderland | 2 - 0 | Stoke City | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 29 Oct | Stoke City | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Stoke City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
Sunderland have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Black Cats, and 3 goals against.
Stoke City's 30 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Sunderland's 30 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
| Sunderland | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Stoke City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Stoke City | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Sunderland | 11 games since last away draw. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here