TACTICS
![Would Alexandre Mendy be a good fit for Sunderland?](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18344386.jpg)
![Would Alexandre Mendy be a good fit for Sunderland?](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18344386.jpg)
Wyscout analysis
![Sunderland players warm up during their pre-season tour of Alicante.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18339035.jpg)
![Sunderland players warm up during their pre-season tour of Alicante.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18339035.jpg)
Alicante tour analysis
![Sunderland staff talk with the players during their pre-season friendly against CD Eldense.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18335273.jpg)
![Sunderland staff talk with the players during their pre-season friendly against CD Eldense.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18335273.jpg)
Alicante tour analysis
![Sunderland are put through their paces in the blistering heat in Alicante.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18334032.jpg)
![Sunderland are put through their paces in the blistering heat in Alicante.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18334032.jpg)
Alicante tour diary
![Sunderland's players check out the pitch at Pinatar Arena ahead of their draw with Nottingham Forest.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18331948.jpg)
![Sunderland's players check out the pitch at Pinatar Arena ahead of their draw with Nottingham Forest.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18331948.jpg)
Alicante tour diary
![Sunderland in action against Nottingham Forest at Pinatar Arena.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18331434.jpg)
![Sunderland in action against Nottingham Forest at Pinatar Arena.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18331434.jpg)
Alicante tour analysis
![Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris looks on during a training session in Alicante.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18323831.jpg)
![Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris looks on during a training session in Alicante.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18323831.jpg)
Pre-season tour diary
![Sunderland have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18300834.jpg)
![Sunderland have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18300834.jpg)
Wyscout analysis
![Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris took charge of his first two games as Sunderland head coach.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18306344.jpg)
![Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris took charge of his first two games as Sunderland head coach.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18306344.jpg)
Instant analysis
![Jack Clarke joined Sunderland on a permanent transfer in 2022](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18298196.jpg)
![Jack Clarke joined Sunderland on a permanent transfer in 2022](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18298196.jpg)
![Will Sunderland finally replace Ross Stewart this summer?](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18280821.jpg)
![Will Sunderland finally replace Ross Stewart this summer?](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18280821.jpg)
Scouting series
![We Are Sunderland's scouting series focuses on wingers](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18279655.jpg)
![We Are Sunderland's scouting series focuses on wingers](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18279655.jpg)
Scouting series
![We Are Sunderland's summer scouting series looks at possible midfield transfers.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18271494.jpg)
![We Are Sunderland's summer scouting series looks at possible midfield transfers.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18271494.jpg)
Scouted series
![We Are Sunderland's scouting series](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18269230.jpg)
![We Are Sunderland's scouting series](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18269230.jpg)
Scouting series
![Sunderland fans face some extremely long trips in the early weeks of the season](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13794840.jpg)
![Sunderland fans face some extremely long trips in the early weeks of the season](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13794840.jpg)
![What can Sunderland expect from their new head coach: Régis Le Bris](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18232589.jpg)
![What can Sunderland expect from their new head coach: Régis Le Bris](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18232589.jpg)
Head coach analysis
![We Are Sunderland takes a closer look at Sunderland's goalkeeping department this summer.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18199042.jpg)
![We Are Sunderland takes a closer look at Sunderland's goalkeeping department this summer.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18199042.jpg)
Summer scouting series
![QPR boss Marti Cifeuntes has been linked with the vacant Sunderland position.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18177142.jpg)
![QPR boss Marti Cifeuntes has been linked with the vacant Sunderland position.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18177142.jpg)
Head coach report
![Marti Cifuentes (L), Rene Maric (C) and Liam Rosenior (R) have all been linked with the vacant Sunderland position.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18177002.jpg)
![Marti Cifuentes (L), Rene Maric (C) and Liam Rosenior (R) have all been linked with the vacant Sunderland position.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18177002.jpg)
Head coach latest
![Former AZ Alkmaar boss Pascal Jansen has been linked with the vacant Sunderland managerial position.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18169791.jpg)
![Former AZ Alkmaar boss Pascal Jansen has been linked with the vacant Sunderland managerial position.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18169791.jpg)
Head Coach analysis
![Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18145950.jpg)
![Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18145950.jpg)
Analysis
![Sunderland were beaten 3-1 by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League 2 play-off final](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18125070.jpg)
![Sunderland were beaten 3-1 by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League 2 play-off final](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18125070.jpg)
Analysis
![Chris Rigg has enjoyed a stellar breakthrough campaign with Sunderland.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18097093.jpg)
![Chris Rigg has enjoyed a stellar breakthrough campaign with Sunderland.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18097093.jpg)
StatsBomb analysis
![Liam Rosenior has held talks with Sunderland over a move to the Stadium of Light](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18181827.jpg)
![Liam Rosenior has held talks with Sunderland over a move to the Stadium of Light](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18181827.jpg)
Head coach analysis
![Sunderland's lack of goals from strikers was the main talking point of the 2023/24 campaign, so where do they go from here?](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18099230.jpg)
![Sunderland's lack of goals from strikers was the main talking point of the 2023/24 campaign, so where do they go from here?](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18099230.jpg)
StatsBomb analysis
![West Ham United's Divin Mubama has been linked with a move to Sunderland this summer.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18084801.jpg)
![West Ham United's Divin Mubama has been linked with a move to Sunderland this summer.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18084801.jpg)
Scout report
![Danny Rohl has made a big impression in his role as Sheffield Wednesday head coach](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18087622.jpg)
![Danny Rohl has made a big impression in his role as Sheffield Wednesday head coach](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18087622.jpg)
Head coach analysis
![Former Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is on Sunderland's shortlist to take over at the Stadium of Light.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18079754.jpg)
![Former Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is on Sunderland's shortlist to take over at the Stadium of Light.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18079754.jpg)
Head Coach analysis
![Will Still is among the candidates to be named Sunderland's new head coach](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18076152.jpg)
![Will Still is among the candidates to be named Sunderland's new head coach](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18076152.jpg)
Head coach analysis
![Chris Willock has been linked with a move to Sunderland this summer, but what would he bring to the Black Cats?](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18061462.jpg)
![Chris Willock has been linked with a move to Sunderland this summer, but what would he bring to the Black Cats?](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18061462.jpg)
Scout report
![Rene Maric (highlighted) has been linked with the vacant Sunderland head coach position.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18063021.jpg)
![Rene Maric (highlighted) has been linked with the vacant Sunderland head coach position.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18063021.jpg)
Rene Maric insight
![Sunderland secured their play-off place in dramatic style with an emphatic win over Preston North End in 2023](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18057356.jpg)
![Sunderland secured their play-off place in dramatic style with an emphatic win over Preston North End in 2023](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18057356.jpg)
Analysis
![Sunderland U21s boss Graeme Murty has played a key role in transforming the Black Cats Academy side.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18050143.jpg)
![Sunderland U21s boss Graeme Murty has played a key role in transforming the Black Cats Academy side.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18050143.jpg)
Sunderland U21s
![Mason Burstow's loan move to Sunderland has failed to work out this season](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18037038.jpg)
![Mason Burstow's loan move to Sunderland has failed to work out this season](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18037038.jpg)
Analysis
![Sunderland pay tribute to Charlie Hurley ahead of the final day of the Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18044918.jpg)
![Sunderland pay tribute to Charlie Hurley ahead of the final day of the Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18044918.jpg)
Instant analysis
![Sunderland have had the youngest squad in the Championship in each of the last two seasons](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18032736.jpg)
![Sunderland have had the youngest squad in the Championship in each of the last two seasons](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18032736.jpg)
![Sunderland's Adil Aouchiche can play a big part for the Black cats next season.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18026294.jpg)
![Sunderland's Adil Aouchiche can play a big part for the Black cats next season.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18026294.jpg)
StatsBomb
![Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18021630.jpg)
![Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18021630.jpg)
StatsBomb
![Sunderland's Jack Clarke in action against Watford.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18018504.jpg)
![Sunderland's Jack Clarke in action against Watford.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18018504.jpg)
Instant analysis
![Dan Neil has enjoyed his most productive season to date for Sunderland but remains undervalued](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18013220.jpg)
![Dan Neil has enjoyed his most productive season to date for Sunderland but remains undervalued](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18013220.jpg)
Analysis
![Dennis Cirkin scored one of the goals of the season for Sunderland in their 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion in April 2023](/resources/images/128x89/1x/18001163.jpg)
![Dennis Cirkin scored one of the goals of the season for Sunderland in their 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion in April 2023](/resources/images/180x180/1x/18001163.jpg)
Analysis
![Sunderland loanee Callum Styles is set to head to the Euro's with Hungary this summer.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17995195.jpg)
![Sunderland loanee Callum Styles is set to head to the Euro's with Hungary this summer.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17995195.jpg)
StatsBomb analysis
![A scramble in the box during Sunderland's home defeat to Millwall](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17993457.jpg)
![A scramble in the box during Sunderland's home defeat to Millwall](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17993457.jpg)
![Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Millwall at the Stadium of Light](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17991600.jpg)
![Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Millwall at the Stadium of Light](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17991600.jpg)
Instant analysis
![Dan Ballard came through a potentially difficult afternoon against West Bromwich Albion as the Sunderland defender continues to show his Premier League credentials](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17970355.jpg)
![Dan Ballard came through a potentially difficult afternoon against West Bromwich Albion as the Sunderland defender continues to show his Premier League credentials](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17970355.jpg)
Analysis
![Pierre Ekwah gives Sunderland the lead against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17965816.jpg)
![Pierre Ekwah gives Sunderland the lead against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17965816.jpg)
Instant analysis
![Timothee Pembele in action for Sunderland against Leeds United.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17957188.jpg)
![Timothee Pembele in action for Sunderland against Leeds United.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17957188.jpg)
StatsBomb
![Mike Dodds speaks with Jobe Belingham during Sunderland's clash with Leeds United at Elland Road.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17951959.jpg)
![Mike Dodds speaks with Jobe Belingham during Sunderland's clash with Leeds United at Elland Road.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17951959.jpg)
Instant analysis
![Mike Dodds masterminded Sunderland's win over Leeds United at the Stadium of Light but can they repeat that at Elland Road](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17947040.jpg)
![Mike Dodds masterminded Sunderland's win over Leeds United at the Stadium of Light but can they repeat that at Elland Road](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17947040.jpg)
Tactical analysis
![Jack Clarke and Dan Neil were among Sunderland's best players for On Ball Value against Bristol City.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17941921.jpg)
![Jack Clarke and Dan Neil were among Sunderland's best players for On Ball Value against Bristol City.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17941921.jpg)
StatsBomb
![Jack Clarke in action for Sunderland against Bristol City.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17941004.jpg)
![Jack Clarke in action for Sunderland against Bristol City.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17941004.jpg)
Instant analysis
![Sunderland were heavily beaten by Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light on Easter Monday](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17922232.jpg)
![Sunderland were heavily beaten by Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light on Easter Monday](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17922232.jpg)
Instant analysis
![Jobe Bellingham has made the Sunderland striker position his own for the remainder of the season after an inspired performance in the win over Cardiff City](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17919486.jpg)
![Jobe Bellingham has made the Sunderland striker position his own for the remainder of the season after an inspired performance in the win over Cardiff City](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17919486.jpg)
Analysis
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