2005–06 Sunderland A.F.C. season Premier League Results by matchday

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance | Scorers_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2005 | Newcastle United | St James` Park | 2–3 | 52302 | Lawrence, Elliott |
| 29 October 2005 | Portsmouth | Stadium of Light | 1–4 | 34926 | Whitehead (pen) |
| 5 November 2005 | Arsenal | Highbury | 1–3 | 38210 | Stubbs |
| 19 November 2005 | Aston Villa | Stadium of Light | 1–3 | 39707 | Whitehead (pen) |
| 26 November 2005 | Birmingham City | Stadium of Light | 0–1 | 32442 |  |
| 30 November 2005 | Liverpool | Stadium of Light | 0–2 | 32697 |  |
| 3 December 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur | White Hart Lane | 2–3 | 36244 | Whitehead, Le Tallec |
| 10 December 2005 | Charlton Athletic | The Valley | 0–2 | 26065 |  |
| 26 December 2005 | Bolton Wanderers | Stadium of Light | 0–0 | 32232 |  |
| 31 December 2005 | Everton | Stadium of Light | 0–1 | 30567 |  |
| 2 January 2006 | Fulham | Craven Cottage | 1–2 | 19372 | Lawrence |