Sunderland
16th in English League Championship2023 Fixtures
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Jack Clarke scores his 13th goal of the season for Sunderland against Ipswich in the Championship.
Craig Burley discusses how Newcastle 2-0 FA Cup win could be the catalyst for Eddie Howe's side after a poor run of results leading into the New Year.
Craig Burley praises Newcastle after their 3-0 win over Sunderland in the FA Cup.
Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Alexander Isak scores a brace to help Newcastle win the Tyne-Wear derby 3-0.
Years of decline saw perennial Premier League side Sunderland relegated down two divisions. Drawn against rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup gives them a chance to shine.
Sunderland's efforts to make Newcastle United supporters feel welcome for Saturday's FA Cup match hit a sour note with home fans after the club plastered their fierce rivals' slogans all over a bar at the Stadium of Light.
Mark Ogden says that highly rated Will Still could help shape a young Sunderland side despite his inexperience.
Sunderland are in talks with Reims coach Will Still in an attempt to persuade the highly rated 31-year-old to quit the Ligue 1 club to take charge of the EFL Championship team, sources have told ESPN.
EFL Championship Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Leicester City | 46 | +48 | 97 |
2 | Ipswich Town | 46 | +35 | 96 |
3 | Leeds United | 46 | +38 | 90 |
4 | Southampton | 46 | +24 | 87 |
5 | West Bromwich Alb.. | 46 | +23 | 75 |
6 | Norwich City | 46 | +15 | 73 |
7 | Hull City | 46 | +8 | 70 |
8 | Middlesbrough | 46 | +9 | 69 |
9 | Coventry City | 46 | +11 | 64 |
10 | Preston North End | 46 | -11 | 63 |
11 | Bristol City | 46 | +2 | 62 |
12 | Cardiff City | 46 | -17 | 62 |
13 | Millwall | 46 | -10 | 59 |
14 | Swansea City | 46 | -6 | 57 |
15 | Watford | 46 | 0 | 56 |
16 | Sunderland | 46 | -2 | 56 |
17 | Stoke City | 46 | -11 | 56 |
18 | Queens Park Range.. | 46 | -11 | 56 |
19 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | -14 | 53 |
20 | Sheffield Wednesd.. | 46 | -24 | 53 |
21 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | -11 | 51 |
22 | Birmingham City | 46 | -15 | 50 |
23 | Huddersfield Town | 46 | -29 | 45 |
24 | Rotherham United | 46 | -52 | 27 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Jack Clarke | 15 | 39 | 4 |
7 | Jobe Bellingha.. | 7 | 44 | 1 |
39 | Pierre Ekwah | 5 | 39 | 2 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
24 | Daniel Neil | 5 | 42 | 4 |
20 | Jack Clarke | 4 | 39 | 15 |
17 | Abdoullah Ba | 4 | 38 | 3 |