Jack Ross oversaw the majority of 2019 before the arrival of Phil Parkinson in October saw the Black Cats drop into free-for-all, although did manage to show signs of improvement over the festive period. Where would Parkinson’s men lie in the third-tier had the season run for January 1 to December 31? Click through the pages to find out:
1. Southend United (23rd) - 0.59 points won per game
P44 W5 D11 L28 GD-50 = 26 points Photo: Bryn Lennon
2. Bolton Wanderers (22nd) *includes Championship results - 0.71 points won per game
P41 W7 D8 L26 GD-61 = 29 points Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Rochdale (21st) - 1.05 points won per game
P44 W13 D7 L24 GD-34 = 46 points Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
4. Accrington Stanley (20th) - 1.11 points won per game
P45 W12 D14 L19 GD-9 = 50 points Photo: Alex Livesey