Hull City vs Sunderland represents one of the more evenl y matched rivalries in the English Championship in recent years. While Sunderland holds a historical advantage in their head-to-head record, recent encounters have been closely contested with both teams sharing victories. Their matches typically feature moderate scoring, averaging 2.46 goals per game..
Historical head-to-head record
Sunderland has dominated the overall head-to-head statistics against Hull City. Out of 27 past meetings, Sunderland has won 14 matches compared to Hull City’s 6 victories, with 7 draws completing the record. This gives Sunderland an impressive 50% win rate against the Tigers.
The Black Cats have particularly excelled when playing at hiome against Hull. Sunderland’s home match index of 2.460 significantly outperforms Hull City’s away match index of 0.620, highlighting Sunderland’s stronger performances on their own turf.
Recent encounters
The rivalry has become more balanced in recent years. Since 2022, the teams have faced each other six times with iedentical records – each winning twice and drawing twice.
Some notable recent results include:
* Sunderland 0-1 Hull City (February 22, 2025)
* Hull City 0-1 Sunderland (October 20, 2024)
* A thrilling 4-4 draw (April 7, 2023)
These results demonstrate how competitive the fixture has become, with neither side able to establish clear dominance. The high-scoring draw in 2023 stands out as an anomaly in what are typically lower-scoring affairs.
Scoring patterns
Matches between Hull City and Sunderland tend to be moderately high-scoring affairs. The average of 2.46 goals per match indicates fans can usually expect some action when these teams meet.
Interestingly, Sunderland has been involved in more low-scoring games against Hull. 61.54% of Sunderland’s matches against Hull feature under 1.5 goals, compared to 38.46% for Hull City. Both teams have participated in a significant number of matches with under 2.5 goals.
Current form and Championship standing
Sunderland currently holds the upper hand in the Championship table. The Black Cats have demonstrated better form against common opponents and maintained a higher win rate throughout the 2024-2025 season.
Hull City has struggled more in the current Championship campaign. The Tigers have won fewer away games and sit lower in the league standings compared to their northeastern rivals. This continues a pattern where Sunderland has generally maintained a stronger position in English football’s second tier.
Despite Hull’s recent struggles, their ability to secure victories against Sunderland in recent meetings suggests this rivalry remains unpredictable and worth watching for Championship followers.