The campaign came with some incredible highs, none more so than the brilliant win at Preston North End on the final day of the regular campaign. Much of the thrill of the campaign came from the fact that Sunderland operated with one of the youngest squads in the division, and with the majority of their squad having never operated at the level before.
It means there is a platform and grounds of real optimism ahead of next season, but also that there are some important issues to settle this summer.
Here, we reflect on both of those themes as we assess the campaign of each and every player who made multiple appearances as a regular part of the senior squad during the season...
Here, we reflect on both of those themes as we assess the campaign of each and every player who made multiple appearances as a regular part of the senior squad during the season...