If the current campaign does conclude, Sunderland will resume with their promotion hopes in the balance.
They remain just one point off the play-off places but it has been a turbulent campaign.
So who has shone and shown their consistency through good and bad? We calculated each player’s average from our match ratings this season to find out...
So who has shone and shown their consistency through good and bad? We calculated each player’s average from our match ratings this season to find out...
5. JORDAN WILLIS
Given the number of appearances he has made and his consistency through both good and bad spells this season, Willis has to be considered player of the season and certainly is by this metric. An exceptional signing and a great character with a bright future. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
6. ALIM OZTURK
Has not been able to put together a long sequence of games and could consider himself unfortunate on a number of the occasions he was asked to sit out. Has always been a dependable performer when brought back into the fold, which is testament to his professionalism. 5.97 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
7. TOM FLANAGAN
Has played some of his best football for the club since replacing the injured Lynch on the left of the back three, particularly on home turf where has helped Denver Hume thrive. Took him a while to force his way in but good cup performances early in the campaign helped, particularly in the wins over Burnley and Sheffield United. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
8. BAILEY WRIGHT
A small sample size, but Wright has made a major impression on his brief appearances and looked a cut above the level. 6.8 Photo: Frank Reid