Sunderland A.F.C. faced Manchester City at the Stadium of Light in a tightly contested match that ended 0-0, despite Manchester City dominating the stats and creating more chances.
The attendance for the match was 46,920, highlighting strong fan support at Sunderland’s home ground.
Possession and Passing
Manchester City controlled 67.7% of possession compared to Sunderland’s 32.3%, showing their dominance in ball retention throughout the match.
City also attempted 640 passes with an 85.6% accuracy rate, while Sunderland completed 221 of 304 passes at 72.7% accuracy.
Key Passing Stats Comparison
| Team | Attempted Passes | Accurate Passes | Passing Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 304 | 221 | 72.7% |
| Manchester City | 640 | 548 | 85.6% |
- Manchester City maintained longer periods of possession.
- Sunderland focused on direct play and counterattacks.
- Passing accuracy highlighted the difference in ball control between the teams.
Sunderland A.F.C. vs Man City Stats: Attacking Metrics
Both teams had four shots on target, but City had a higher expected goals (xG) of 2.24 compared to Sunderland’s 0.88, reflecting the quality of chances created.
| Team | Shots | Shots on Target | Big Chances Missed | Corners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Manchester City | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
- Manchester City had more touches in the opposition box (52 vs 22).
- Both sides missed opportunities, particularly City with five big chances squandered.
- Sunderland relied on efficient counterattacks and defensive discipline.
Defensive and Duels Stats
Sunderland’s defense was resilient, making 31 clearances and winning 60.9% of aerial duels, while City attempted more tackles but had a slightly lower success rate at 73.9%.
| Team | Clearances | Duels Won | Aerial Duel Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 31 | 47 | 60.9% |
| Manchester City | 21 | 57 | 39.1% |
- Sunderland blocked more shots (5) compared to City (2).
- City relied on ball possession rather than physical duels.
- Goalkeeper saves were equal at 4 each.
Discipline
Both teams remained disciplined, with each receiving one yellow card and no red cards.
Key Discipline Stats
- Fouls committed: Sunderland 9, City 6
- Yellow cards: 1 each
- Red cards: 0 each
The match highlighted Manchester City’s attacking control, but Sunderland’s defensive resilience and set-piece management earned them a hard-fought point.
- Sunderland remain tough to break down at home.
- City’s xG advantage shows missed finishing opportunities.
- Both sides will look to convert possession and chances into goals in upcoming fixtures.
