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:
9. Shrewsbury Town (15th) - 1.28 points won per game
P43 W13 D16 L14 GD-7 = 55 points Photo: Catherine Ivill
10. Tranmere Rovers (14th) *includes results from League Two - 1.30 points won per game
P43 W15 D11 L17 GD-6 = 56 points Photo: Lewis Storey
11. Gillingham (13th) - 1.34 points won per game
P44 W15 D14 L15 GD-2 = 59 points Photo: Henry Browne
12. Blackpool (12th) - 1.36 points won per game
P45 W14 D19 L12 GD+1 = 61 points Photo: Paul Thomas