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.
17. Peterborough United - 7th
Games played: 35. Goal difference: 9. Points: 54. Position Change: -1. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk
18. Portsmouth - 6th
Games played: 35. Goal difference: 12. Points: 57. Position Change: -2. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Photo: Dan Istitene
19. Coventry City - 5th
Games played: 34. Goal difference: 12. Points: 58. Position Change: -4. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
20. Sunderland - 4th
Games played: 36. Goal difference: 19. Points: 59. Position Change: +3. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood