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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9. Sunderland 1-2 Charlton Athletic (26/5/19)
Sky broadcast the play-off final, which ended in heartbreaking circumstances. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Sunderland 2-1 Portsmouth (17/8/19)
Another Pompey clash, and another which ended in victory for the Black Cats in front of the TV cameras. Photo: FRANK REID
11. Total record
So since Sunderland dropped to League One, they have been televised ten times - winning six, drawing two and losing just twice. That's a record which should provide Phil Parkinson with some encouragement. Photo: Clive Brunskill