Kyril Louis-DreyfusKyril Louis-Dreyfus
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Covid-19, takeovers, sackings and play-off drama: The KEY moments that defined Sunderland's 2020-21 season

It was another season of upheaval for Sunderland.

There was boardroom change with the completion of a takeover plus the sacking of Phil Parkinson.

Couple that with Covid-19 outbreaks, hat-tricks alongside a play-off semi-final heartbreak, and it’s safe to say Sunderland fans won’t forget this season in a hurry despite the Black Cats remaining in League One for another season.

Here, though, we take you through all of the key moments from Sunderland’s 2020-21 season, which was marked by drama on and off the pitch!