Sunderland have been enjoying a strong start to their Championship season so far and currently occupy the top spot in the table. After finishing way down in 16th last campaign, the Black Cats are pushing hard and have a promotion place firmly in their sights.
With six wins from their opening nine games, it’s been a solid run of performances overall for Sunderland, but how does their current form compare to where they were this time last season? We’ve taken a look back through previous results and compared the 2023/24 table after the first nine matches to the current Championship standings.
Take a look below at how Sunderland’s form compares to this time last year, along with the rest of their rivals.
21. 4th: West Brom (17 points)
12 months ago, West Brom were 9th in the Championship table with 13 points on the board. | Getty Images
22. 3rd: Burnley (18 points)
Burnley were relegated from the Premier League after a difficult season but they're in strong form this campaign so far. | Getty Images
23. 2nd: Sheffield United (19 points)
The Blades were fighting for their survival in the Premier League but ultimately faced the drop. They've started this campaign well, as they eye an immediate return to the top flight. | Getty Images
24. 1st: Sunderland (19 points)
Sunderland were in 4th place at this point last season with 16 points. They'll be pushing for promotion this time round. | Getty Images