Thanks to their strong start to the 2024/25 season, Sunderland keep their spot at the top of the Championship table as the international break unfolds. The Black Cats hold first position following their latest 2-2 draw with Leeds United, ahead of Sheffield United on goal difference, who are breathing down their necks.
After finishing 16th last season, Sunderland are now pushing for promotion up to the Premier League and will be hoping to continue this form after the league action returns. However, competition is already proving to be tough and there is a long stretch of the season left to unfold.
Régis Le Bris’ side have scored the most goals so far this season with 18 but how does their defence compare to the rest of the league?
Using statistics provided by WhoScored, we’ve ranked each Championship side based on their defensive xG (Expected Goals) so far this season. Opta’s definition of xG is the measurement of ‘the quality of a chance by calculating the likelihood that it will be scored by using information on similar shots in the past’.
Take a look below at how Sunderland’s xG against them compares to their rivals in the rest of the 2024/25 Championship table, based on the results we have seen so far.
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