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Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday

30 December 2021 at 19:45Stadium of Light, Sunderland

Match Summary

Sunderland defeated Sheffield Wednesday 5:0. The match was played in League One 2021.

Rivalry since 2017

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Head to Head Results· 11

Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday have met 11 times — Sunderland won 4, Sheffield Wednesday won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Sheffield Wednesday leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 28 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.55 per match (13 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (36%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2024.

Total goals
28 · 2.5/match
Both scored
4/11 · 36%
Over 2.5
5/11 · 45%

Recent Meetings

28/02/25Championship
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18/08/24Championship
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04/05/24Championship
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29/09/23Championship
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10/08/22League Cup
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09/05/22League One
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06/05/22League One
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02/11/21League One
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16/08/18League Cup
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02/04/18Championship
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Highest-scoring game: 40 v 2024

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Sunderland have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Sheffield Wednesday show 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

4

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
0
2 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (47%) — the odds may underestimate Sunderland.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

30 Dec 202121/221.99/3.45/3.74
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2 Nov 202121/222.30/3.32/3.08
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Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 50.2%Draw 29.0%Away 26.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.403.60
Max2.033.503.81
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite:Sunderland · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market47.1%27.7%25.1%
Public market48.3%26.9%24.8%
Δ1.2%0.8%0.3%

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sunderland
Result vs. Market: Sunderland (50%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

SunderlandHalf-time:30Sheffield Wednesday
14Shots9
9Shots on target3

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Sunderland

W 82D 59L 33
Over 2.547
Goals scored277

Away Record: Sheffield Wednesday

W 115D 59L 56
Over 2.550
Goals scored384

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026