Shock Sunderland name ranks alongside Leeds United, Portsmouth and Sheffield United stars as Championship's 'dirtiest' players

Sunderland are currently revving up for their return to Championship action this weekend as they travel to Hull City on Sunday afternoon.

With the Sky Sports cameras watching on, the Black Cats will hope to continue their fine start to the season and boost their hopes of promotion with a win against a Tigers side sat in mid-table. The hosts are yet to really get going this season after winning just three of their nine games during the opening two months of the campaign - and just one of those wins has come on home soil.

However, Sunderland know they will have a target on their backs at the MKM Stadium and the Tigers look to deliver a blow to Regis Le Bris and his players in their bid for promotion.

Sunderland will know they will face a significant physical test against Tim Walter’s side - but which Black Cats star has committed the most fouls in the Championship season so far and how does their total compare to players across the second tier?