Aug 29, 2015 at 3pm UK at ​Villa Park

Aston Villa
2-2
Sunderland

Sinclair (11' pen., 41')
Clark (37'), Gil (79')
FT(HT: 2-1)
M'Vila (8'), Lens (52')
Pantilimon (90')
Scott Sinclair of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on August 29, 2015
Result: Sunderland hold on against Aston Villa
A second-half goal from Jeremain Lens helps Sunderland to a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Reaction
Leandro Bacuna in action for Aston Villa on January 1, 2015
Leandro Bacuna: 'Aston Villa must stay upbeat'
Leandro Bacuna insists that Aston Villa should not be too discouraged by their 2-2 draw with Sunderland.
Sep 1, 13:03
 Rennes' forward Ola Toivonen (R) celebrates after scoring during the French L1 football match between Rennes and Guingamp on April 12, 2015
Sunderland's Ola Toivonen elated to make instant impact
Sunderland forward Ola Toivonen admits that he was delighted to make an impact on his debut for the club in their 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.
Aug 30, 22:22
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole provides player ratings for Aston Villa's clash with Sunderland in the Premier League.
Analysis
Sports Mole's analysis of Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Sunderland at Villa Park.
Match Report
A second-half goal from Jeremain Lens helps Sunderland to a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole's live commentary of Aston Villa's clash with Sunderland in the Premier League.
HT Report
Two goals from Scott Sinclair give Aston Villa a 2-1 half-time lead against Sunderland this afternoon.
Team News
Adama Traore is absent for Aston Villa's match against Sunderland this afternoon with an ankle injury, while newcomer Ola Toivonen starts on the bench for the visitors.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunderland's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Head to Head
Mar 14, 2015 3pm
Sunderland
0-4
Aston Villa

Bridcutt (91')
Benteke (16', 44'), Agbonlahor (18', 37')
Bacuna (8')
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Dec 28, 2014 3pm
Aston Villa
0-0
Sunderland

Vlaar (44')
Delph (49')

Cattermole (56'), Johnson (73'), Brown (89'), Giaccherini (92')
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Jan 1, 2014 3pm
Sunderland
0-1
Aston Villa

Giaccherini (23'), Sung-Yueng (64'), Colback (90'), Altidore (90')
Agbonlahor (15')
Bacuna (41'), Delph (57'), Agbonlahor (90')
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Nov 30, 2013 3pm
Aston Villa
0-0
Sunderland

Vlaar (32'), Agbonlahor (93')

Bardsley (94')
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Apr 29, 2013 8pm
Aston Villa
6-1
Sunderland
Vlaar (31'), Agbonlahor (88'), Benteke (55', 59', 72'), Weimann (38')
Rose (32')
Jimenez Cuellar (34'), Rose (66'), Bardsley (76')
Sessegnon (70')
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Build-up
Tim Sherwood, the Aston Villa manager, looks on during the pre season friendly match between Swindon Town and Aston Villa at the County Ground on July 21, 2015
Tim Sherwood: 'Sunderland game isn't pivotal'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood insists that the club's fixture with Sunderland on Saturday afternoon isn't a "landmark" game.
Aug 29, 09:55
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leicester CityLeicester31199354312366
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs311710456243261
3Arsenal30167748301855
4Manchester CityMan City30156952322051
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham301311647351250
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd30148838271150
7Southampton31138104132947
8Stoke CityStoke31137113437-346
9Liverpool2912894540544
10Chelsea30101194541441
11West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom30109113037-739
12Everton29911951411038
13Bournemouth31108133850-1238
14Watford30107133032-237
15Swansea CitySwansea3199133140-936
16Crystal Palace3096153240-833
17Norwich CityNorwich3177173254-2228
18Sunderland3068163655-1926
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3067172955-2625
20Aston Villa3137212258-3616
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