The 2023–24 season was the 145th season in the history of

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and their second consecutive season in the

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. The club also participated in the

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, and the

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Current squad

Transfers

In

Out

Loaned in

Loaned out

Pre-season and friendlies

On 20 February 2023, Sunderland announced a tour of the United States as part of their pre-season preparations, with friendlies against lower-league sides

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and

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. A third and final stateside friendly was announced a few days later, against

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. On May 18, the club confirmed a further two friendlies, against local sides

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and

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. In June, a sixth pre-season opposition was added, with a trip to

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planned. A home friendly against

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was also announced.

Competitions

Overall record

Championship

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL Championship fixtures were released.

FA Cup

Sunderland entered the competition in the third round, as a Championship side, and were drawn at home to arch-rivals

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, being the first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

EFL Cup

Sunderland were drawn at home against

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in the first round.

Player statistics

Appearance summary

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Goals record

Penalties record

''Excludes penalties taken during Penalty shoot-outs.''

Assists record

Disciplinary record

References

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