Sunderland and Aston Villa played out a 1–1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday, 21 September 2025. The Matchday 5 fixture kicked off at 13:00 UTC at the Stadium of Light, with referee Samuel Barrott taking charge. The sides went in goalless at half-time before sharing the points in the second period.

For Sunderland, this result represented a solid early-season point against a side with significant top-flight pedigree. Having returned to the Premier League, the Black Cats were focused on b...