The Black Cats have picked up some decent results recently, having beaten Wigan Athletic, Fleetwood Town and Crewe Alexandra in recent months
But what are the bookies saying about the Black Cats' chances of winning the play-offs should they finish in the top-six? And how has that changed since Sunderland’s win against Gillingham last Saturday?
Here, we take a look at who bookmakers SkyBet are tipping gain promotion to the Championship as play-off winners this season:
Odds are correct as of April 5.
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1. Portsmouth
Portsmouth were 80/1 to win the League One play-offs according to bookmakers SkyBet. Now they are 100/1. Photo: Julian Finney
2. Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town are 28/1 to win the League One play-offs according to bookmakers SkyBet. Now they are 80/1. Photo: Alex Davidson
3. Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic were 18/1 to win the League One play-offs according to bookmakers SkyBet. This week they are still 18/1. Photo: Alex Burstow
4. Rotherham United
Rotherham United were 14/1 to win the League One play-offs according to bookmakers SkyBet. Now they are 12/1. Photo: George Wood