For a bit of fun, football stats site Transfermrkt have compiled an alternative table for the current third tier campaign, which determines how reliant clubs are on goals from their English players, by removing all their goals from the season’s results so far. Here's a look at how it affects Sunderland's standing in the table.
5. Rochdale - 19th
Games played: 34. Goal difference: -15. Points: 30. Position Change: none. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill
6. Lincoln City - 18th
Games played: 35. Goal difference: -13. Points: 34 . Position Change: -3. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
7. Ipswich Town - 17th
Games played: 36. Goal difference: -5. Points: 34. Position Change: -10. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson
8. Rotherham United - 16th
Games played: 35. Goal difference: -2. Points: 38. Position Change: -14. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood