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:
17. 7th - Oxford United
Points gained since Phil Parkinson's arrival: 35 Photo: Nathan Stirk
18. 6th - Wycombe Wanderers
Points gained since Phil Parkinson's arrival: 36 Photo: Alex Morton
19. 5th - Gillingham
Points gained since Phil Parkinson's arrival: 36 Photo: Jack Thomas
20. 4th - Sunderland
Points gained since Phil Parkinson's arrival: 39 Photo: Clive Brunskill