But just how many late goals have The Black Cats side netted this season? We take a look at the number of goals SAFC and their League One rivals have scored in the final 15 minutes during their matches so far. Scroll and click through the pages to find out:
5. Accrington Stanley
Goals scored in the last 15 minutes of matches: 3 Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Southend United
Goals scored in the last 15 minutes of matches: 4 Photo: Bryn Lennon
7. Shrewsbury Town
Goals scored in the last 15 minutes of matches: 4 Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. Rotherham United
Goals scored in the last 15 minutes of matches: 4 Photo: George Wood