Sunderland boss Alex Neil.Sunderland boss Alex Neil.
Sunderland boss Alex Neil.

Data experts predict Sunderland and Coventry City's final Championship position and points tally

Sunderland returned to action on Sunday afternoon, drawing 1-1 with Coventry City in the Championship – but where does the latest data suggest both clubs will finish?

Alex Neil’s side took the lead in the 12th minute when Lynden Gooch’s cross was headed home by Jack Clarke.

Coventry saw more of the ball and were able to draw level six minutes from time when striker Viktor Gyokeres fired the ball home from the edge of the box.

Sunderland will now prepare for next weekend’s trip to Bristol City.

Here, we take a look at Sunderland’s predicted final position and points total courtesy of data experts FiveThirtyEight:

Sunderland will now prepare for next weekend’s trip to Bristol City.