If the current campaign does conclude, Sunderland will resume with their promotion hopes in the balance.
They remain just one point off the play-off places but it has been a turbulent campaign.
So who has shone and shown their consistency through good and bad? We calculated each player’s average from our match ratings this season to find out...
1. JON McLAUGHLIN
Came through a very difficult period in the middle of the season to restablish himself as number one and has been a calming presence in the team's improvement after the festive period. A huge contract call looms for him and the club. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
2. LEE BURGE
Made a very steady start to his Sunderland career in the Carabao Cup and did himself no harm when given the chance in the league. Proven himself to be a very capable deputy at the very least. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
3. CONOR McLAUGHLIN
Was very unfortunate that he had to play out of position for the vast majority of his early appearances for the club. Though he has played wing-back in the , the move to a 3-4-3 and the importance of Luke O'Nien has not helped his cause. 5.5 Photo: FRANK REID
4. JOEL LYNCH
Made a big impression in his early appearances and formed a solid partnership with Jordan Willis. An important part of Parkinson's shape on the left of the 3-4-3 before injury checked his progress. 6.15 Photo: FRANK REID 2020