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Three points for a win: 105 (in 46 games in the 1998–99 season, First Division). [57] Fewest points in a season: Two points for a win: 23 (in 22 games in the 1890–91 season, The Football League) and (in 30 games in the 1896–97 season, First Division). [57] Three points for a win: 15 (in 38 games in the 2005–06 season, Premier League). [57]
On 20 February 2023, Sunderland announced a tour of the United States as part of their pre-season preparations, with friendlies against lower-league sides San Antonio FC and New Mexico United. [68] A third and final stateside friendly was announced a few days later, against North Carolina . [ 69 ]
The 2022–23 season was Sunderland's 144th season in their existence, and the club's first season return in the Championship since the 2017–18 season, following their promotion via the play-offs in the previous season. In addition to the league, they also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
Sunderland AFC: The Official History 1879–2000. Business Education Publishers Ltd. pp. 1– 336. ISBN 0-9536984-1-6. All statistics for seasons are retrieved from individual seasons pages, and top scorers, from appearances section on their individual season page. "Sunderland AFC — Statistics, History and Records". The Stat Cat
The 2021–22 season was Sunderland's 143rd year in their history and fourth consecutive season in League One. Along with the league, the club competed in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. Sunderland finished fifth in the regular season, entering the EFL League One play-offs.
At the end of the season Sunderland finished seventh, with Kevin Phillips winning the European Golden Shoe in his first top-flight season, scoring 30 goals. [64] Another seventh-place finish in the 2000–01 season was followed by two less successful seasons, and they were relegated to the second-tier with a then-record low 19 points in 2003.
In the 1984–85 season Ashurst led Sunderland to their first League Cup final, where they lost 1–0 to Norwich through an own goal from Gordon Chisholm, after Clive Walker had missed a penalty for Sunderland. [108] At the end of the season Sunderland were relegated back to the Second Division, [109] and Ashurst was sacked. [110]
The 2020–21 season was Sunderland's 142nd season in their history and the third consecutive season in EFL League One. Along with League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. The season covered the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.