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.
9. Southend United - 15th
Games played: 35. Goal difference: -11. Points: 39. Position Change: +7. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images) Photo: James Chance
10. Doncaster Rovers - 14th
Games played: 34. Goal difference: -5. Points: 39. Position Change: -5. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
11. Accrington Stanley - 13th
Games played: 35. Goal difference: -3. Points: 40. Position Change: +4. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
12. Gillingham - 12th
Games played: 35. Goal difference: 0. Points: 40. Position Change: -1. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: BEN STANSALL