Sunderland winger Jack Clarke. Picture by FRANK REIDSunderland winger Jack Clarke. Picture by FRANK REID
Sunderland winger Jack Clarke. Picture by FRANK REID

Where Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday, Oxford, Plymouth and play-off rivals rank in the League One form table

Sunderland have just six games remaining as they try to secure a play-off place in League One – but how does the Black Cats’ form compare to their League One rivals?

Nathan Broadhead’s stoppage-time winner against Gillingham saw Alex Neil’s side move back into the top six with a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light.

The result extended the side’s unbeaten run to seven matches ahead of a tricky fixture away to Oxford this weekend.

The U’s were beaten 1-0 at Plymouth on Saturday and are now a point behind Sunderland having played the same number of matches.

We’ve taken a closer look at the League One form table and how each side is shaping up ahead of the run-in:

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