2023 Schedule
2023 Schedule
16-8-20, 13th in English League Championship
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Jack Clarke's emphatic effort puts Sunderland in front vs. Ipswich
0:56
Soccer
Burley: Newcastle win vs. Sunderland perfect for Eddie Howe
Craig Burley discusses how Newcastle 2-0 FA Cup win could be the catalyst for Eddie Howe's side after a poor run of results leading into the New Year.
0:49
Soccer
Burley: There was a country mile in quality between Newcastle & Sunderland
Craig Burley praises Newcastle after their 3-0 win over Sunderland in the FA Cup.
1:45
Soccer
Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in Cup derby
Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Soccer
Newcastle ease past Sunderland in the FA Cup
Alexander Isak scores a brace to help Newcastle win the Tyne-Wear derby 3-0.
2:36
English FA Cup
Sunderland's rise meets fiery rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup
Years of decline saw perennial Premier League side Sunderland relegated down two divisions. Drawn against rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup gives them a chance to shine.
English FA Cup
Sunderland apologise for Newcastle slogan error
Sunderland's efforts to make Newcastle United supporters feel welcome for Saturday's FA Cup match hit a sour note with home fans after the club plastered their fierce rivals' slogans all over a bar at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland
Soccer
How Will Still could take Sunderland in a different direction
Mark Ogden says that highly rated Will Still could help shape a young Sunderland side despite his inexperience.
1:08
soccer transfers
Sources: Sunderland in talks with Will Still
Sunderland are in talks with Reims coach Will Still in an attempt to persuade the highly rated 31-year-old to quit the Ligue 1 club to take charge of the EFL Championship team, sources have told ESPN.
Soccer
Luton beat Sunderland to reach playoff final
Luton Town are heading to Wembley Stadium for a shot at playing in the Premier League for the first time.
Soccer
Sunderland advance to playoff with 3-0 win over Preston North End
Sunderland get three second-half goals for the win, and with some help from Blackburn, they advance to the English Football League Championship promotion playoff.
2:23
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Soccer
Abdoullah Ba scores from outside the box to put Sunderland ahead
Abdoullah Ba scores his first goal for Sunderland to put his side 1-0 up against Norwich.
0:37
Soccer
Fulham beat Sunderland in FA Cup replay
Fulham booked an all-Premier League FA Cup tie with Leeds United after beating second-tier Sunderland 3-2 in their fourth-round replay on Wednesday.
Carlos Vinicius
Soccer
Harry Wilson goes outside the boot to give Fulham the lead
Harry Wilson goes outside the boot to give Fulham the lead
0:59
the toe poke
Premier League's best and worst kits of the past 30 years
As the Premier League celebrates its 30th anniversary, we look back at the best and worst jerseys to be worn in England's top flight since 1992.
English Carabao Cup
Sheffield Wednesday blanks Sunderland in Carabao Cup
Goals from Dennis Adeniran and Sylla Sow book Sheffield Wednesday's spot in the Carabao Cup second round.
1:51
Sunderland
Soccer
Elliot Embleton's screamer secures promotion for Sunderland
Elliot Embleton finds the net from well outside the box in a 2-0 win over Wycombe to promote Sunderland to the Championship.
1:07
Edward Nketiah
Soccer
Nketiah's hat trick steers Arsenal to Carabao Cup semis
Arsenal have reached the Carabao Cup semifinals after defeating Sunderland thanks to a hat-trick by Edward Nketiah.
English Premier League
Best and worst of Africa's transfer deadline day movers
African footballers have often been the subjects of deadline day headlines, and while many of those deals have gone well, some are best forgotten...
The Misery Index: Soccer's unhappiest fan bases
There are unhappy and frustrated fans all around soccer, of course, but these 10 teams have had it particularly rough.
English League One
Police arrest man after Fratton Park bomb threats
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after making bomb threats on Twitter ahead of Thursday night's League One playoff fixture between Portsmouth and
English League One
Hope you enjoyed the 'trip': Half-time fan race goes viral
One fan thought his luck was in when he was selected to take part in the half-time entertainment, but he ended up being cheated out of glory.
Sunderland sack Papy Djilobodji for contract breach
The Black Cats have parted ways with the centre-back, who moved to the club for £8 million in 2016.
Saint-Etienne in pole position for Khazri signing
The Tunisia international appears primed to join Les Verts on a four-year deal.
soccer transfers
Arsenal set to beat United to Greenwood - sources
Arsenal look set to beat Manchester United and a number of top clubs from Europe to the signing of highly-rated Sunderland teenager Sam Greenwood.
2023-24 EFL Championship Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City | 43 | 29 | 4 | 10 | +42 | 91 |
| Leeds United | 44 | 27 | 9 | 8 | +43 | 90 |
| Ipswich Town | 43 | 26 | 11 | 6 | +32 | 89 |
| Southampton | 43 | 25 | 9 | 9 | +29 | 84 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 44 | 20 | 12 | 12 | +23 | 72 |
| Norwich City | 44 | 21 | 9 | 14 | +16 | 72 |
| Hull City | 43 | 18 | 12 | 13 | +8 | 66 |
| Coventry City | 42 | 17 | 12 | 13 | +14 | 63 |
| Middlesbrough | 44 | 18 | 9 | 17 | +4 | 63 |
| Preston North End | 44 | 18 | 9 | 17 | -5 | 63 |
| Cardiff City | 44 | 19 | 5 | 20 | -11 | 62 |
| Bristol City | 44 | 16 | 11 | 17 | +4 | 59 |
| Sunderland | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | +1 | 56 |
| Swansea City | 44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | -5 | 56 |
| Watford | 44 | 12 | 17 | 15 | +1 | 53 |
| Millwall | 44 | 14 | 11 | 19 | -12 | 53 |
| Stoke City | 44 | 13 | 11 | 20 | -16 | 50 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 44 | 13 | 11 | 20 | -16 | 50 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 44 | 13 | 10 | 21 | -16 | 49 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 44 | 12 | 12 | 20 | -11 | 48 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 44 | 13 | 8 | 23 | -29 | 47 |
| Birmingham City | 44 | 12 | 10 | 22 | -16 | 46 |
| Huddersfield Town | 44 | 9 | 17 | 18 | -27 | 44 |
| Rotherham United | 44 | 4 | 12 | 28 | -53 | 24 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference1Tied-11th
Goals Scored5215th
Assists3415th
Goals Conceded515th