Fleetwood Town FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fleetwood Town FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Highbury Stadium.
- Fleetwood Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steve Rushton
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Referee Richard Bartlett
- Referee David Richardson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Highbury Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Jon McLaughlin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 365 appearances.
- 10' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 13' A stunning finish from Ched Evans — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 28.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. George Dobson made 65 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' Alex Cairns has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' Fleetwood Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 46' Fresh legs for Fleetwood Town FC! Jack Sowerby comes on to replace Josh Morris.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phil Parkinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 61' Max Power is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fleetwood Town FC tonight.
- 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordan Willis.
- 67' Jordan Willis makes way for Duncan Watmore at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 71' A moment of madness from Jack Sowerby on 71 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fleetwood Town FC will be frustrated.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for George Dobson on 76.
- 78' Marc McNulty has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Dobson on 78 minute.
- 80' Harvey Saunders is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ched Evans at the 80 minute mark.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alex Cairns.
- 83' Harrison Biggins gets the nod from Fleetwood Town FC. He replaces Paul Coutts and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Chris Maguire adds to his 0 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- It finishes all square. Fleetwood Town FC and Sunderland AFC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Fleetwood Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 15
- 3
-
9
Ched Evans ↓ Harvey Saunders 80'
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 8
- 7
- 17
-
11
Josh Morris ↓ Jack Sowerby 46'
Bench
- 31
- 10
-
27
Harrison Biggins ↑ 83'
- 33
- 34
-
28
Jack Sowerby ↑ 46'
-
32
Harvey Saunders ↑ 80'
Coach
Joey Barton
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 11
- 6
- 9
- 7
- 13
- 5
- 1
- 3
-
18
George Dobson ↓ Marc McNulty 78'
-
4
Jordan Willis ↓ Duncan Watmore 67'
Bench
-
10
Marc McNulty ↑ 78'
- 2
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↑ 67'
- 12
- 23
- 22
- 16
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paddy Madden | 2 |
| Max Power | 2 |
| Callum Connolly | 1 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| Paddy Madden | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
Head to Head
Fleetwood Town FC Form
2020-01-01
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2019-12-29
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-12-26
Rochdale AFC
2–3
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2019-12-21
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2019-12-14
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2019-12-07
Blackpool FC
3–1
Fleetwood Town FC
L
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.18
Fleetwood Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Fleetwood Town FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Fleetwood Town FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
59%
Fleetwood Town FC or Sunderland AFC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fleetwood Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.5%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Fleetwood Town FC
| Handicap | Fleetwood Town FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fleetwood Town FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.