History of the Swansea City v Sunderland fixture
Swansea City prepare to entertain Sunderland at White Rock Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Swans have recorded 5 wins, and Sunderland have come away with 3 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at White Rock Stadium was just last season, in August 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Jan | Sunderland | 2 - 0 | Swansea City | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 27 Aug | Swansea City | 0-0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 19 Mar | Sunderland | 1 - 1 | Swansea City | First Division |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 06 Nov | Swansea City | 3 - 0 | Sunderland | First Division |
| 1981/1982 | Sat 20 Feb | Sunderland | 0 - 1 | Swansea City | First Division |
| 1981/1982 | Sat 26 Sep | Swansea City | 2 - 0 | Sunderland | First Division |
| 1979/1980 | Sat 22 Mar | Sunderland | 1 - 1 | Swansea City | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Swansea City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Swans, with 7 goals against.
In complete contrast to Swansea City, Sunderland are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Black Cats have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Swansea City's total of 6 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 13 |
| Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Swansea City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Swans. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Swansea City | Won 3 successive home games. 4 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Sunderland | Not won in previous 9 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here