2017–18 Sunderland A.F.C. season


The 2017–18 season was Sunderland's 139th 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 meant that they would compete in League One in the 2018/19 season.
The events of the season formed the backdrop to the first series of the documentary programme Sunderland 'Til I Die which was released on Netflix on 14 December 2018.

First team squad

Ages are as of 04 August 2017

New contracts

PlayerUntilSource
26Midfielder George HoneymanJune 2019
16Defender John O'SheaJune 2018

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 matchday

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.
Last updated on 30 May 2018.

Appearances and goals

Disciplinary record

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Transfers out

Loans out