The Black Cats have failed to win in their last four games and have slipped out the top six – so where do they rank in the form table?
We’ve examined the data from the last six games to see where Sunderland sit and, crucially, how they compare to their promotion rivals:
17. 7th - Doncaster Rovers
Last six games: Points: 10 | GD: 2 Photo: George Wood
18. 6th - Portsmouth
Last six games: Points: 10 | GD: 4 Photo: Dan Istitene
19. 5th - Gillingham
Last six games: Points: 11 | GD: 2 Photo: Jack Thomas
20. 4th - Fleetwood Town
Last six games: Points: 12 | GD:3 Photo: Alex Livesey