The Black Cats have lost just once since December 14 and are well in promotion contention as we enter the final weeks of the season.
But where would they sit if only the results since Parkinson arrived counted? Scroll down and click through the pages as we take a look at the numbers:
9. 15th - Lincoln City
Points gained since Phil Parkinson's arrival: 23 Photo: Laurence Griffiths
10. 14th - MK Dons
Points gained since Phil Parkinson's arrival: 24 Photo: Pete Norton
11. 13th - Ipswich Town
Points gained since Phil Parkinson's arrival: 25 Photo: Stephen Pond
12. 12th - Accrington Stanley
Points gained since Phil Parkinson's arrival: 28 Photo: Nathan Stirk