Sunderland AFC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Christopher Ward
- Referee Wayne Grunnill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sunderland AFC launch into their encounter with Accrington Stanley FC.
- 5' Accrington Stanley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 6' Against the run of play, Charlie Wyke has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 11' Charlie Wyke adds to his 0 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cameron Burgess made 51 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' Sunderland AFC have won 480 goals from 365 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 26' Aiden O'Brien needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 5 Yellow cards this season.
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Seamus Conneely, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium of Light with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 41' Accrington Stanley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Carl Winchester on 43.
- 48' Accrington Stanley FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 51' Colby Bishop has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Lynden Gooch exits the field as Grant Leadbitter enters on 59.
- 62' A moment of madness from Grant Leadbitter on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 67' Adam Phillips is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Accrington Stanley FC tonight.
- 68' Luke O'Nien does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 68' Matt Butcher makes way for Paul Smyth at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Accrington Stanley FC.
- 73' Jordan Jones has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 74' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 74 minute. Aiden O'Brien leaves to be changed by Jordan Jones.
- 79' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Nottingham on 80.
- 83' Max Power doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 85' Sean McConville is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paul Smyth.
- 90' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 90 minute. Aiden McGeady leaves to be changed by Ross Stewart.
- The points are shared — Sunderland AFC 3-3 Accrington Stanley FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Aiden O'Brien ↓ Jordan Jones 74'
- 33
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Grant Leadbitter 59'
-
28
Aiden McGeady ↓ Ross Stewart 90'
- 6
- 9
- 13
- 14
- 1
-
26
Carl Winchester ↓ Jack Diamond 74'
Bench
- 25
- 7
-
21
Jack Diamond ↑ 74'
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↑ 59'
- 20
-
27
Jordan Jones ↑ 74'
-
31
Ross Stewart ↑ 90'
Coach
Lee Johnson
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 2
- 4
- 40
- 28
- 18
- 11
- 32
- 36
- 19
-
6
Matt Butcher ↓ Paul Smyth 68'
Bench
-
7
Paul Smyth ↑ 68'
- 26
- 37
- 21
- 14
- 8
- 13
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aiden McGeady | 3 |
| Charlie Wyke | 3 |
| Marc McNulty | 1 |
| Michael Nottingham | 1 |
| Lynden Gooch | 1 |
| Jordan Clark | 1 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
2021-04-24
Sunderland AFC
3–3
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-04-20
Hull City AFC
2–2
Sunderland AFC
D
2021-04-17
Blackpool FC
1–0
Sunderland AFC
L
2021-04-13
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Sunderland AFC
L
2021-04-10
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2021-04-05
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2021-04-24
Sunderland AFC
3–3
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-04-20
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-04-17
Rochdale AFC
3–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2021-04-13
Blackpool FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-04-10
Accrington Stanley FC
1–5
AFC Wimbledon
L
2021-04-05
Oxford United FC
1–2
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
72%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
53%
Sunderland AFC or Accrington Stanley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.