With some supporters believing the Wearsiders tend to freeze in front of the cameras, we’ve taken a look at all ten Sunderland games which have been televised since their relegation to League One – and the data is encouraging.
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5. Sunderland 2-0 Doncaster Rovers (19/4/19)
Good Friday saw the cameras descend on the Stadium of Light, as goals from Charlie Wyke and Lewis Morgan saw the Black Cats steal a march in the promotion race. Photo: FRANK REID
6. Southend United 2-1 Sunderland (4/5/19)
The final day of the season saw Sunderland lose out to Southend, condemning the Black Cats to the play-offs. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Sunderland 1-0 Portsmouth (11/5/19)
Sky must love a Sunderland v Portsmouth game! This play-off semi-final was broadcast, as the nation saw Chris Maguire's stunning strike clear a narrow win. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Portsmouth 0-0 Sunderland (16/5/19)
There will be more entertaining games broadcast, but Sunderland fans were delighted this clash - which sealed a return to Wembley - was televised! Photo: FRANK REID 2019