2016–17 Sunderland A.F.C. season

The 2016–17 season is Sunderland's 138th season in existence, and their tenth consecutive season in the Premier League.[1] Along with competing in the Premier League, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

The chairman was Ellis Short.

Sam Allardyce was the manager until 31 December 2016, when he resigned due to a series of poor results in the league. He was replaced by Marco Silva, who left the club to manage Watford. Under Marco Silva, Sunderland survived relegation on the final day.

Sunderland advanced to the League Cup final against Chelsea, but lost 3–2 in regular time. Sunderland had beat Bury (Second round), Shrewsbury Town (Third round), Southampton (Fourth round), Leicester City (Fifth round) and Tottenham Hotspur (Semi-finals) on their way to the final. Sunderland had advanced into the semi-finals of the FA Cup, but lost to Chelsea at home, losing 5–1.

The club survived relegation from the Premier League following a 1–0 win over Crystal Palace on the penultimate day and then a 2–2 draw with Chelsea on the final day.

Pre-season friendlies
On 3 June 2016, Sunderland announced two pre-season friendlies against Hartlepool United and Rotherham United.[2]

Premier League
"Main article: 2016–17 Premier League"

League table

 * Source: Premier League
 * Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champion, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).
 * (R) Relegated.

Results summary
Last updated: 21 May 2017.

Source: Premier League 

Matches
On 15 June 2016, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.

FA Cup
"Main article: 2016–17 FA Cup"

EFL Cup
"Main article: 2016–17 EFL Cup"

Overview
Last updated: 21 May 2017

Source: Competitions

Appearances

 * Last updated on 21 May 2017.

Clean sheets
''Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total clean sheets are equal.''
 * Correct as of match played on 21 May 2017.