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Sunderland vs Arsenal

Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 20:00

SUN
Sunderland
0
0–2
ARS
Arsenal
2
Total votes
113
Most wanted to win
SUN · 55%
Attendance
47,675
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How the world voted

A snapshot of Who2Win support when voting closed — 113 votes across 18 countries.

Final sentiment
Sunderland vs Arsenal
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Coloured by leading team

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The world wanted to win
Sunderland
55% of 113 votes
Actual result
Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal
Fans wanted Sunderland, but Arsenal took the win.

Match summary

Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal - The World Wanted Sunderland. Arsenal Won.

Who2Win sentiment had Sunderland backed by 55% of fans across 18 countries, but Arsenal walked away with the points. Sunderland had the perfect chance to turn global support into a lead when they were awarded a second-half penalty, only for David Raya to save Enzo Le Fée’s effort against the post.

Just minutes later, Bruno Guimarães produced a stunning strike to put Arsenal ahead. Sunderland pushed for an equaliser, but Arsenal held firm to claim a narrow 1-0 victory and maintain their perfect start to the league season

Who2Win fan sentiment

Sunderland carried Who2Win support 55%–45% across 18 countries.

Strongest support · Sunderland
  • 🇺🇸United States70%
  • 🇧🇷Brazil100%
Strongest support · Arsenal
  • 🇬🇧United Kingdom52%
Closest voting countries
  • 🇮🇪Ireland50–50
  • 🇬🇧United Kingdom48–52
  • 🇺🇸United States70–30

Regional sentiment

Final continental breakdown for Sunderland vs Arsenal.

Europe

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SUN 50%ARS 50%

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North America

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SUN 50%ARS 50%

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South America

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SUN 50%ARS 50%

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Asia

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SUN 50%ARS 50%

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Africa

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SUN 50%ARS 50%

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Oceania

No votes yet
SUN 50%ARS 50%

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Why this match mattered

The result belonged to Arsenal. The sentiment belonged to Sunderland. That is exactly what makes this result so interesting through the Who2Win lens. The reigning champions got the result despite going into the game with the world’s support tilted towards their opponents. Sunderland will look back at the missed penalty as the defining moment: one kick could have turned a night when the world wanted them to win into a famous victory. Instead, Arsenal left Wearside with all three points.

Who2Win Verdict

The poll attracted 113 votes, with Sunderland taking 55% and Arsenal receiving 45%. That 10-point margin shows fans wanted Sunderland to win, although Arsenal retained substantial backing in a relatively competitive vote.

Sunderland’s strongest support came from the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Spain and India, giving them notable reach across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Arsenal were most strongly backed in the United Kingdom, Israel, Bulgaria, Nigeria and China mainland, reflecting their own broad following across several regions. Overall, the geographical split highlights significant global support for both clubs, with Sunderland holding the edge among voters.

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