Sunderland 2-1 Accrington ST – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sunderland at 57%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sunderland vs Accrington ST fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Sunderland and Accrington ST meet at Stadium of Light in League One, Regular Season - 7. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 11 September 2021 at 15:00 UTC.
Current Form
Sunderland's overall League One record this term: 4W 0D 1L from 5 games (2.40 PPG). Last five: W W L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 1 clean sheet from 5 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Sunderland have played only a handful of League One games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at Stadium of Light, Sunderland have gone 3W 0D 0L this season (3 games, 3.00 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. BTTS has landed in 67% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 3.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 2.40 — Sunderland are significantly better at Stadium of Light than their overall form suggests.
Accrington ST (all games): 4W 0D 2L across 6 League One outings this term — 2.00 points per game. Last five: W W W L W. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 0.83 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 6 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 33% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Accrington ST have played only a handful of League One games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Accrington ST away from home this season: 1W 0D 2L from 3 away games — 1.00 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.67 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.00 is notably below their overall 2.00 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 2.40 vs 2.00 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Trading & In-Play
Sunderland — key trading statistics (5 games): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games.
Accrington ST — key trading statistics (5 games): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures; they lead at the break 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 20% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 20% of games; they keep a clean sheet 60% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sunderland 60% versus Accrington ST 20%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Sunderland 60% | Accrington ST 20%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sunderland 1.51 xG and Accrington ST 0.70 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sunderland attack 1.218 / defence 1.019 | Accrington ST attack 0.778 / defence 1.213. League average goals — home 1.022 / away 0.881. Accrington ST bring a strong defensive rating of 1.213 — this is suppressing Sunderland's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 5 Sunderland games / 6 Accrington ST games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sunderland 57% | Draw 26% | Accrington ST 17%. Fair-value odds: Sunderland 1.75 | Draw 3.85 | Accrington ST 5.88. The model has a clear lean to Sunderland (57%) — a 40pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 38% | BTTS probability 39% | Total xG 2.21. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.21 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 39% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Sunderland at 57% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 26% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.21 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 38% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 39% on No. Form rates are neutral: Sunderland 67% | Accrington ST 33%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sunderland vs Accrington ST | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: Stadium of Light • Kick-off: Saturday 11 Sep 2021, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sunderland 57% | Draw 26% | Accrington ST 17% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% | BTTS 39% | xG Sunderland 1.51 / Accrington ST 0.70 • Poisson strength factors: Sunderland attack 1.218 / def 1.019 | Accrington ST attack 0.778 / def 1.213 | league avg home 1.022 / away 0.881 • Poisson stance: Sunderland (57%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.51
Sunderland xG
Expected Goals
0.70
Accrington ST xG
39%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
18%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sunderland vs Accrington ST kick off?
Sunderland vs Accrington ST kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 11 September 2021 at Stadium of Light.
What was the final score in Sunderland vs Accrington ST?
Sunderland 2 - 1 Accrington ST.
Where is Sunderland vs Accrington ST being played?
The match is being played at Stadium of Light.
What competition is Sunderland vs Accrington ST part of?
Sunderland vs Accrington ST is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Sunderland vs Accrington ST?
Our statistical model gives Sunderland a 57% chance of winning, Accrington ST a 17% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Sunderland the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Accrington ST?
Our model estimates a 39% probability that both Sunderland and Accrington ST will score (BTTS).
Will Sunderland vs Accrington ST have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Accrington ST?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Sunderland and Accrington ST in?
Sunderland (all comps): 4W-0D-1L in 5 | 2.40 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-L-W-W. Accrington ST (all comps): 4W-0D-2L in 6 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 0.83 | L5 W-W-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Sunderland's attacking strength (1.22x league average) is weighed against Accrington ST's defensive record (1.21x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.51. Flip it around — Accrington ST's attack (0.78x) against Sunderland's defence (1.02x) — and the away total comes out at 0.70.
These ratings are built from 5/6 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-0, at 15.1%. Close behind: 1-1 (13.1%), 2-0 (12.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sunderland Win
57%
1.76
26%
3.84
17%
5.81
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.6%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
12.5%
Home win
1 – 1
11.6%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.51
Sunderland xG
Total xG
2.21
0.70
Accrington ST xG
1.76
57%
Home win
3.84
26%
Draw
5.81
17%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
18%
Over 3.5
5.56
82%
Under 3.5
1.22
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
39%
BTTS Yes
2.55
61%
BTTS No
1.64
Clean Sheet
50%
2.01
22%
4.53
Win to Nil
28%
3.54
4%
26.33
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.0 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 16.6 | 11.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 12.5 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sunderland vs Accrington ST?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are Sunderland and Accrington ST expected to score?
The model projects 1.51 expected goals for Sunderland and 0.70 for Accrington ST, a combined total of 2.21.
How confident is the prediction model for Sunderland vs Accrington ST?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 57%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Sunderland come into this having played 5 games, going 4W 0D 1L for 2.40 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-L-W-W. It's still early in the season for Sunderland, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Accrington ST sit at 2.40 PPG from 5 outings (4W 0D 1L), a run that reads W-W-W-L-W across their last five. It's still early in the season for Accrington ST, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 2.40 PPG for Sunderland against 2.40 for Accrington ST. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Sunderland are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game recently; Accrington ST are on 1.00 scored and 0.60 conceded. Both sides have been difficult to break down recently — a combination that often points to a tighter, lower-scoring game than the average fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Sunderland have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games; Accrington ST in 20%.
Defensively: Accrington ST in 60% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 5 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sunderland
Early Season
Accrington ST
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sunderland and Accrington ST in coming into this match?
Sunderland have gone 4W 0D 1L in their last 5 games (2.40 PPG), while Accrington ST have gone 4W 0D 1L in their last 5 (2.40 PPG).
Have Sunderland or Accrington ST been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sunderland have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Accrington ST in 60%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 2 times since September 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in League One. It has been a while since the last meeting — 15 January 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Sunderland
1
Draws
0
Accrington ST
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Accrington ST?
From 2 meetings on record, Sunderland have won 1, Accrington ST have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Sunderland and Accrington ST last play each other?
They last met on 15 January 2022, when Accrington ST 1-1 Sunderland.
Who has won more matches between Sunderland and Accrington ST?
Sunderland have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Sunderland are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time.
Accrington ST are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 80% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sunderland 60%, Accrington ST 20% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 60% (Sunderland) and 20% (Accrington ST).
On the defensive side: Accrington ST in 60%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sunderland home games / Accrington ST away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sunderland play Accrington ST?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 60% of Sunderland's recent matches and 20% of Accrington ST's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sunderland vs Accrington ST usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 60% of Sunderland's recent games and 20% of Accrington ST's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sunderland and Accrington ST tend to score early?
Sunderland have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Accrington ST in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Sunderland edge out Accrington ST 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sunderland beat Accrington ST 2-1 at Stadium of Light, Regular Season - 7, in the League One. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sunderland 1.51 xG and Accrington ST 0.70 xG, a combined 2.21. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sunderland attack 1.22 / defence 1.02 against Accrington ST attack 0.78 / defence 1.21, drawn from 5/6 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sunderland 57% | Draw 26% | Accrington ST 17%, with Sunderland to win its most likely call at 57%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 38%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 65% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 39% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sunderland 60%, Accrington ST 20%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 40%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sunderland's trading profile (5 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.
Accrington ST's trading profile (5 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 20% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 60% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Sunderland 2.40 PPG, Accrington ST 2.40 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sunderland win broke the near-deadlock. Accrington ST shipped 2 against a 0.60 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.