The Black Cats have had one red card this season when Dan Neil was given his marching orders after just 31 minutes during their clash with Sheffield United in August.
Sunderland’s ten men would go on to lose 2-1 on that day but put in a very spirited performance against a side that are firmly in the early mix for an automatic promotion spot - but what about their record throughout the rest of the season?
Here, using data from Transfermarkt, we take a look at what the current Championship disciplinary table looks like and where Sunderland’s discipline ranks alongside their rivals.
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(Note: To calculate the ‘total disciplinary points’, straight red-cards are awarded five points, second-booking red cards are awarded three points whilst yellow cards are awarded one point.)
1. Luton Town = 19 points
Total yellow cards = 19, straight-red cards = 0, second-booking red cards = 0, discipline points total = 19 Photo: George Wood
2. QPR = 21 points
Total yellow cards = 21, straight-red cards = 0, second-booking red cards = 0, discipline points total = 21 Photo: Warren Little
3. Norwich City = 23 points
Total yellow cards = 15, straight-red cards = 1 (Kenny McLean), second-booking red cards = 1 (Grant Hanley), discipline points total = 23 Photo: Marc Atkins
4. West Brom = 24 points
Total yellow cards = 24, straight-red cards = 0, second-booking red cards = 0, discipline points total = 24 Photo: Catherine Ivill