Sunderland vs Everton stats: Everton hold the edge in the Head to Head record
Trophy count points one way
The clearest swing in these Sunderland vs Everton stats comes from the silverware. Everton lead the top-flight league titles race, 9 to 6.
That gap grows again in the FA Cup. Everton sit on 5, while Sunderland have 2.
It is a similar story with the Community Shield. Everton have 9, Sunderland have 1.
The biggest anomaly is the Shield gap
The standout number here is the Community Shield difference. Everton's 9 titles are far ahead of Sunderland's 1.
That is the most extreme stat in the set. It shapes the tone of these historical matchups more than anything else.
The one area with no split is the EFL Cup. Both clubs are level on 0.
Head to Head record by trophy profile
Look at the wider Head to Head record through honours, and Everton come out on top across every major category listed.
- Top-flight league titles: Sunderland 6, Everton 9
- FA Cup titles: Sunderland 2, Everton 5
- EFL Cup titles: Sunderland 0, Everton 0
- Community Shield titles: Sunderland 1, Everton 9
That does not settle a match on its own. But it does show which club has the stronger trophy history here.
What the rivalry numbers say
This fixture leans Everton based on the data provided. The title count is stronger, and the Shield gap is massive.
Sunderland are not empty-handed, though. Their 6 top-flight crowns and 2 FA Cups still matter in this rivalry.
On paper, the historical matchups point to Everton having the sharper edge overall.
