Sunderland’s predicted Championship finish next season compared to Leeds United, Middlesbrough & West Brom - gallery

Sunderland finished in the Championship play-off positions last season

Sunderland secured a top-six finish in their first season back in the Championship as they prepare for another competitive campaign in the second tier.

The Black Cats were knocked out of the play-offs by Luton Town, who secured promotion via a penalty shootout win over Coventry City at Wembley.

Tony Mowbray’s side exceeded expectations by claiming sixth spot in their first campaign since promotion from League One. The Stadium of Light outfit will find out their fixtures later this month in what is expected to be a competitive season.

Leeds United, Leicester City and Southampton have been relegated from the Premier League while Plymouth Argyle, Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday have been promoted from the third tier.

And with a number of sides vying for promotion, here’s where the Black Cats are being tipped to finish by the bookmakers next season.

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