The 2022–23 season was Sunderland's 144th season in their existence, and the club's first season back in the Championship since the 2017–18 season, following their promotion via the play-offs last season. In addition to the league, they also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

First team squad

As of match(es) played on 20 March 2023

Transfers

In

Out

Loans in

Loans out

Pre-season and friendlies

Sunderland announced they would travel to Portugal for a training camp which would include two pre-season friendlies. On 8 June, the club announced seven pre-season friendlies. A further addition to the Portugal tour schedule was confirmed, against Roma.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

Competitions

Overall record

Championship

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

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On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.

Play-offs

Sunderland finished 6th in the regular 2022–23 EFL Championship season, so were drawn against 3rd placed Luton Town in the Play-off Semi Final. The first leg took place at the Stadium of Light and the second leg took place at Kenilworth Road.

FA Cup

The Black Cats were drawn away to Shrewsbury Town in the third round and to Fulham in the fourth round.

EFL Cup

Sunderland were drawn away to Sheffield Wednesday in the first round.

Player statistics

Appearance summary

As of match(es) played on 20 March 2023

Goals record

As of match(es) played on 20 March 2023

Penalties record

As of match(es) played on 20 March 2023

Excludes penalties taken during Penalty shoot-outs.

Assists record

As of match(es) played on 20 March 2023

Disciplinary record

As of match(es) played on 20 March 2023

References