Sunderland vs Aston Villa 21 Sep 2025

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This match is played on date 21 Sep 2025
This match takes place in Stadium of Light (Sunderland) – In championship competitions Premier League by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ SUNDERLAND VS ASTON VILLA – MATCH PREVIEW
Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Sunderland vs Aston Villa |
Competition | Premier League – 2025/26 Season |
Date | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 local time (13:00 UTC) |
Venue | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
Broadcast | Sky Sports (UK), Peacock (US), international broadcasters |
Last Meeting | Sunderland 0–2 Aston Villa (FA Cup 2023/24) |
Head-to-Head | Sunderland: 35 wins – Villa: 37 wins – Draws: 29 |
🔎 OVERVIEW
The Stadium of Light hosts a nostalgic Premier League fixture as Sunderland, back in the top flight, welcome Aston Villa. The Black Cats, eager to prove they belong at this level, face a Villa side that has established itself as one of the strongest challengers for European places under Unai Emery.
For Sunderland, it’s about harnessing the energy of their supporters and playing with courage, while Villa arrive as heavy favorites with a blend of tactical discipline and attacking quality.
⚪🔴 SUNDERLAND – THE FIGHTING UNDERDOGS
Back in the Premier League, Sunderland are embracing the challenge of facing bigger sides. They’ll look to combine defensive grit with quick counters, knowing that every point is vital in their survival bid.
Strengths:
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Passionate home support driving intensity
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Counter-attacking pace through wide players
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Youthful energy and work rate
Key Players:
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Jack Clarke – Direct winger, key attacking outlet
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Jobe Bellingham – Midfield engine with creativity
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Anthony Patterson – Young goalkeeper, vital against Villa’s attack
Likely Tactics: A 4-2-3-1, staying compact defensively and aiming to break quickly, especially down the flanks.
🟣 ASTON VILLA – EUROPEAN AMBITIONS
Aston Villa continue to rise under Unai Emery, blending defensive resilience with attacking efficiency. They are expected to dominate possession at the Stadium of Light and look to their forward line to make the difference.
Strengths:
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Structured defensive unit
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Midfield balance and pressing game
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Wide attacking rotations and set-piece danger
Key Players:
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Ollie Watkins – Clinical striker, in excellent form
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Moussa Diaby – Speedy winger providing width and creativity
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Douglas Luiz – Midfield orchestrator, key in transitions
Likely Tactics: A 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, pressing high, controlling midfield, and using the pace of Watkins and Diaby to break Sunderland’s defensive block.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD SNAPSHOT
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Total Meetings (All Competitions): 101
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Sunderland Wins: 35
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Aston Villa Wins: 37
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Draws: 29
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Villa have had the upper hand in recent years, including a 2–0 FA Cup victory in 2024.
📉 FORM GUIDE (LAST 5 MATCHES)
TEAM | FORM |
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Sunderland | 🟩 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟨 |
Aston Villa | 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟨 🟩 |
🎯 MATCH VERDICT
Prediction: Sunderland 1–3 Aston Villa
Sunderland’s spirit and home atmosphere may inspire moments of promise, but Villa’s superior quality and tactical sharpness should see them through comfortably. Expect Villa to control the game and claim a professional away win.