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:
17. Peterborough United (7th) - 1.45 points won per game
P44 W18 D10 L16 GD+6 = 64 points Photo: Alex Burstow
18. Bristol Rovers (6th) - 1.49 points won per game
P43 W16 D16 L11 GD+4 = 64 points Photo: Pete Norton
19. Fleetwood Town (5th) - 1.50 points won per game
P42 W17 D12 L13 GD+9 = 63 points Photo: Dave Thompson
20. Coventry City (4th) - 1.56 points won per game
P43 W17 D16 L10 GD+9 = 67 points Photo: Morgan Harlow