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The rest of Matchweek 4
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Head to head
In their 20 most recent meetings on record, Arsenal lead 13-1, with 6 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee was John Brooks. Yellow cards: Sunderland 6, Arsenal 2. Red cards: Sunderland 1, Arsenal 0.
VAR
No VAR overturn was recorded by the data feed in this game.
The feed records that VAR intervened and what changed; it does not say whether a decision was right. Only the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel and Pro Ref publish verdicts on that.
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel published 2 verdicts on this game (23 September 2026):
- Penalty awarded. Challenge by Konsa (ARS) on Ballard (SUN) (53:28). On-field decision: incorrect (0:5); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct, not a clear and obvious error (3:2).
- Penalty awarded and second caution given. Challenge by Mandava (SUN) on Saka (ARS) (90:00+05:16). On-field decision: correct (5:0); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (5:0).
Votes are written as the Premier League prints them. The first figure is the number of panellists who judged the decision correct and the second is the number who judged it incorrect. The full wording, with the panel's commentary →
Every VAR overturn this season: Sunderland and Arsenal. All the Matchweek 4 officials, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
The game has been played. The result and how it unfolded are in the match centre above. Premier League highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Sunderland, and around 3,000 Arsenal fans are housed in the North Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Sunderland v Arsenal hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Stadium of Light, booked directly with Sunderland's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Sunderland hospitality guide covers the lounges at Stadium of Light and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Sunderland's official pages before booking.
Getting to Stadium of Light
Stadium of Light is in Sunderland. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Sunderland away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Sunderland came into this game having drawn 1-1 with Brentford. Arsenal came into this game having beaten Chelsea 2-1. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Emirates Stadium: Arsenal v Sunderland →
Common questions
What was the score?
Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0. The full timeline and both line-ups are in the match centre on this page.
When did Sunderland and Arsenal last meet?
12 Sept 2026: Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026.