Lee Johnson’s side are fifth in the table after a resounding defeat at Hillsborough against Sheffield Wednesday with Sunderland supporters growing concerned their promotion aspects are faltering once more.
The Wearsiders take on Ipswich Town when they return to action a week on Saturday in what is shaping up to be a huge clash at the Stadium of Light.
The Black Cats dip in form over the last six weeks has seen them drop out of the automatic promotion places with a five point gap now opened up heading into a weekend without a fixture due to international call-ups.
But how has Sunderland’s form impacted their odds of earning promotion? Here we look at the top 10 League One promotion odds.
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5. Oxford United - 4/1
Having missed out on promotion in the play-offs for the last two consecutive seasons, Oxford look set for another push at promotion this time around with Karl Robinson's side occupying sixth spot in the league table as it stands (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Burstow
6. Ipswich Town - 4/1
After a slow start to the season Ipswich have started to find form in recent weeks with the Tractor Boys up to ninth in the League One table. Paul Cook invested heavily in his side over the summer with promotion the target (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Wycombe Wanderers - 7/4
Gareth Ainsworth's side are looking for an immediate return to the Championship after their relegation last season. The Chairboys have once again adapted to life in League One well sitting in fourth place in the table (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Sunderland - Evens
Lee Johnson may be in a bad run of form having lost three straight League One games but bookies still expect the Black Cats to be one of the favourites for promotion come the end of the season. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: FRANK REID 2021