The Black Cats sit 6th in the Championship table with two matches left to play in the regular league campaign.
But which teams have the most favourable run-ins on paper?
With league leaders Burnley already promoted, here’s a look at this season’s remaining games for the clubs battling for automatic promotion and play-off positions.
5. (8th) Blackburn
Played: 43 | Points: 65 | Remaining fixtures: Burnley (H), Luton (H), Millwall (A) Photo: Alex Pantling
6. (7th) Millwall
Played: 44 | Points: 65 | Remaining fixtures: Blackpool (A), Blackburn (H) Photo: Ashley Allen
7. (6th) Sunderland
Played: 44 | Points: 65 | Remaining fixtures: Watford (H), Preston (A) Photo: Frank Reid
8. (5th) Coventry
Played: 44 | Points 66 | Remaining fixtures: Birmingham (H), Middlesbrough (A) Photo: David Rogers
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