Sunderland
13th in English League Championship2023 Fixtures
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.
Luton Town are heading to Wembley Stadium for a shot at playing in the Premier League for the first time.
EFL Championship Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Leicester City | 44 | +47 | 94 |
2 | Leeds United | 44 | +43 | 90 |
3 | Ipswich Town | 43 | +32 | 89 |
4 | Southampton | 44 | +24 | 84 |
5 | West Bromwich Alb.. | 44 | +23 | 72 |
6 | Norwich City | 44 | +16 | 72 |
7 | Hull City | 44 | +9 | 69 |
8 | Coventry City | 43 | +13 | 63 |
9 | Middlesbrough | 44 | +4 | 63 |
10 | Preston North End | 44 | -5 | 63 |
11 | Cardiff City | 44 | -11 | 62 |
12 | Bristol City | 44 | +4 | 59 |
13 | Sunderland | 44 | +1 | 56 |
14 | Swansea City | 44 | -5 | 56 |
15 | Watford | 44 | +1 | 53 |
16 | Millwall | 44 | -12 | 53 |
17 | Stoke City | 44 | -16 | 50 |
18 | Queens Park Range.. | 44 | -16 | 50 |
19 | Blackburn Rovers | 44 | -16 | 49 |
20 | Plymouth Argyle | 44 | -11 | 48 |
21 | Sheffield Wednesd.. | 44 | -29 | 47 |
22 | Birmingham City | 44 | -16 | 46 |
23 | Huddersfield Town | 44 | -27 | 44 |
24 | Rotherham United | 44 | -53 | 24 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Jack Clarke | 15 | 38 | 4 |
7 | Jobe Bellingha.. | 7 | 43 | 1 |
39 | Pierre Ekwah | 5 | 38 | 2 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
24 | Daniel Neil | 5 | 42 | 4 |
20 | Jack Clarke | 4 | 38 | 15 |
17 | Abdoullah Ba | 4 | 37 | 3 |