The Black Cats are yet to lose since Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ appointment as chairman – and gained a valuable four points over the Easter weekend with a win over Oxford United and a draw at Peterborough United.
But where do the experts think Sunderland will finish after their Easter fixtures, and who are they tipping for promotion to the Championship?
One set of data analysts have released their latest predictions on how the League One table will finish - and it makes for interesting reading after a busy period in the division, which has seen a number of teams drop points.
So scroll down and click through the pages as we see where their unique formula is predicting Lee Johnson’s men to finish come the end of the 2020/21 campaign:
1. 24th - Wigan Athletic
Even after a points deduction, the experts were still tipping Wigan to stay up for much of the season but now believe they won't be able to retain their League One status - despite a Bahraini takeover lifting the mood. Predicted points total: 42 Photo: Alex Livesey
2. 23rd - Rochdale
A side who have taken points from the Black Cats this term, Brian Barry-Murphy's side are being tipped to finish in the bottom four after some shaky results in recent weeks. Predicted points total: 42 Photo: Justin Setterfield
3. 22nd - Bristol Rovers
The Gas took a point from the Stadium of Light on the opening day of the season and looked a solid side, but aren't being tipped to pull up any trees in the final months of the campaign. They recently sacked Paul Tisdale (above), so can new appointment Joey Barton secure survival? The experts don't think so. Predicted points total: 43 Photo: Dan Mullan
4. 21st - AFC Wimbledon
Comfortably beaten by Sunderland in January, the Dons dismissed manager Glyn Hodges as they look to climb away from relegation danger. But the experts don't believe that move will pay off - with Wimbledon tipped to be relegated on goal difference. Predicted points total: 44 Photo: Justin Setterfield