The 2017-18 season is Sunderland's 138th season in existence, and their first season in the Championship since 2006 after relegation from the Premier League the previous season. Along with competing in the Championship, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
Simon Grayson began the season as Sunderland manager, following the departure of David Moyes in May 2017. However, he did not complete the full season, instead being sacked towards the end of October after only one win in his first 15 league matches saw Sunderland rooted to the bottom of the table. He was replaced by former Wales manager Chris Coleman.
Sunderland suffered a second successive relegation on 21 April 2018 after a 2-1 home defeat to fellow struggling side Burton Albion, losing after having led the match 1-0. Results elsewhere mean that they will compete in League One in the 2018/19 season.
Video 2017-18 Sunderland A.F.C. season
First team squad
New contracts
Maps 2017-18 Sunderland A.F.C. season
Pre-season friendlies
As of 6 July 2017, Sunderland have announced eight pre-season friendlies against Bury, Hibernian, Livingston, Bradford City, Scunthorpe United, St Johnstone, Celtic and Hartlepool United.
Competitions
Championship
League table
Result summary
Results by round
Matches
The fixtures for the 2017-18 season were released on 21 June 2017.
FA Cup
In the FA Cup, Sunderland entered the competition in the third round and were drawn away to Middlesbrough.
EFL Cup
On 16 June 2017, Sunderland were drawn away to Bury in the first round. A trip to Carlisle United was announced for the second round. A third away trip in the competition against Everton was drawn for the third round.
Squad statistics
Top scorers
The list is sorted by league goals and then shirt number when total goals are equal.
- = Player left club mid-season
Last updated on 30 May 2018.
Appearances and goals
- Last updated on 7 May 2018.
Disciplinary record
- As of 30 September 2017
Transfers
Transfers in
Loans in
Transfers out
Loans out
References
Source of article : Wikipedia
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