The Black Cats never make things easy for themselves, and it could be another nervy end to the season for the club, with another trip to Wembley Stadium looking like it could be a distinct possibility, as hopes of securing automatic promotion continue to fade.
After Tuesday night's draw with Hull City, Sunderland need to bounce back with a big win against Accrington Stanley this weekend, as they head into their final four games of the season.
Here's the latest rundown of the current League One promotion odds, after another action-packed night of third-tier football:
Here's the latest rundown of the current League One promotion odds, after another action-packed night of third-tier football: