Alex Neil will want his side to make the Stadium of Light into a fortress next year as they prepare for life back in the Championship.
Getting results on their own turf will be the bedrock to success for the Black Cats next year.
Last season saw Sunderland have a stunning record at home and was one of the main reasons for their eventual promotion via the playoffs.
But how did their form on Wearside compare with the teams they will be facing this season?
Here, we take a look at how Sunderland’s record at the Stadium of Light compares with the rest of the Championship to highlight what a great strength their form at home could prove to be for the Black Cats next season.
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1. Watford
2021/22 home record = played: 19, won: 2, drew: 2, lost: 15, points: 8 (-29 GD) Photo: Luke Walker
2. Norwich City
2021/22 home record = played: 19, won: 3, drew: 3, lost: 13, points: 12 (-31 GD) Photo: Pete Norton
3. Burnley
2021/22 home record = played: 19, won: 5, drew: 6, lost: 8, points: 21 (-7 GD) Photo: Julian Finney
4. Cardiff City
2021/22 home record = played: 23, won: 7, drew: 4, lost: 12, points: 25 (-7 GD) Photo: Dan Istitene