During the 2001–02 season,

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competed in the

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Season summary

In the 2001–02 season, despite standing 9th on Boxing Day 2001, Sunderland narrowly avoided relegation. They were the lowest scoring team in the Premier League, with 29 goals, ending the season in 17th place and being knocked out of both English Cup competitions in their first rounds.

Results

''Sunderland's score comes first''

Legend

FA Premier League

League table

Results per matchday

FA Cup

League Cup

Players

First-team squad

:''Squad at end of season''

Left club during season

Reserves

:''The following players did not appear for the first team this season.''

Transfers

In

Out

Loan in

Loan out

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Notes

References

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Sunderland A.F.C. seasons