The Black Cats host Millwall in the first Championship game following the break for the World Cup in Qatar. Sunderland know a win against Gary Rowett’s side would see them end the weekend in 10th place and take them to a haul of 30 points from 21 games, putting them just one point behind their opponents.
Even though they will enjoy the backing of their home crowd, Sunderland’s record in front of their own fans this season has not been a great one with the Black Cats managing just two wins at the Stadium of Light. Both of these came against their fellow promoted sides with Sunderland registering just one home win since the end of August.
Here, we take a look at how Sunderland’s record in-front of their home fans compares to the home records of every other Championship side this season:
Here, we take a look at how Sunderland’s record in-front of their home fans compares to the home records of every other Championship side this season:
5. Reading
Record at home this season = played: 10, won: 6, drawn: 1, lost: 3, points: 19 (+4 GD) Photo: Bryn Lennon
6. Sheffield United
Record at home this season = played: 10, won: 5, drawn: 3, lost: 2, points: 18 (+11 GD) Photo: George Wood
7. Norwich City
Record at home this season = played: 11, won: 5, drawn: 3, lost: 3, points: 18 (+6 GD) Photo: Stephen Pond
8. QPR
Record at home this season = played: 10, won: 5, drawn: 2, lost: 3, points: 17 (+5 GD) Photo: Justin Setterfield