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'''Apocalypse''' is a 54 m (180 ft) high freefall tower ride at [[Drayton Manor Theme Park]].
| club = [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]]
It was built by Intamin AG in 1999 and opened in 2000. The ride, which has been voted 'Britain’s scariest ride', It has three different forms of seating. One is the normal sit down, another is stand-up position, the world's only stand-up tower drop until 2005 when the Hurakan Condor opened in Port Aventura and the last one is a stand-up floorless which was introduced in 2002 and is known as the 'Fifth Element'. Riders experience 4g as they decelerate after falling 54 m in 4 seconds.
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| season = 2007–08
| manager = {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Roy Keane]]
| chairman = {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Niall Quinn]]
| league = [[Premier League]]
| league result = 15th
| cup1 = [[FA Cup]]
| cup1 result = Third Round
| cup2 = [[Football League Cup|Carling Cup]]
| cup2 result = Second Round
| league topscorer = [[Kenwyne Jones]] (7)
| season topscorer = [[Kenwyne Jones]] (7)
| highest attendance = 47,802 (v [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]], 11 May 2008)
| lowest attendance = 20,821 (v [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]], 5 January 2008)
}}


The '''2007–08 season''' was the 123rd season in '''Sunderland A.F.C.'s''' history, their 117th in [[The Football League]] and 115th in the [[English football league system|league system of English football]]. After finishing 1st in the [[Football League Championship|Championship]] during the 2006–07 season, [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] were promoted to the [[Premier League]] as champions. Sunderland returned to the Premier League at their first attempt after being relegated with the record at the time of 15 points in the [[Sunderland A.F.C. season 2005–06|2005–06 season]]. This was [[Roy Keane]]s first season as a manager in the Premier League having won the Championship in his debut season.
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Keane introduced twelve new signings in pre-season and allowed seven players to leave the club. They won their first game of the season, but subsquently started to struggle for points, winning just two games in their first 16. Their longest winning streak came towards the end of the season as they won three consecutive games. This late run helped Sunderland finish 15th, though they only managed to win two away games, of which the first came in late March. The team suffered first round exits in two of the cup competitions they entered: in the second round of the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] and the third round of the [[FA Cup 2007-08|FA Cup]]. [[Kenwyne Jones]] was the club's top goalscorer, recording 17 goals all of them in the league. [[Defender (association football)#Full back|Left back]] [[Danny Collins]] was named as Sunderland's player of the season, while on loan [[Defender (association football)#Centre back|centre back]] [[Jonny Evans]] was named as the club's young player of the season for the second season running. The club's average attendance of 43,344 was the seventh highest in the division.

==Background==
{{main article|Sunderland A.F.C. season 2006-07}}
{{see also|History of Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland A.F.C. seasons}}
Discussions of takeover were held over the summer involving an Irish group, the [[Drumaville Consortium]], led by Niall Quinn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/5059536.stm|title=Sunderland takeover talks ongoing|date=2006-06-08|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> They completed the takeover in July for £10,000,000 as Quinn's group took 72.59% of the club's shares.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/5222096.stm|title=Quinn takes control of Sunderland|date=2007-07-27|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> During the [[Sunderland A.F.C. season 2006-07|2006&ndash;07 season]], Roy Keane took over as manager from chairman [[Niall Quinn]], who served as manager for the first six games of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=2038|title=Niall Quinn's managerial careerv|publisher=Soccerbase|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> Keane had a successful start to his managerial career with a 2&ndash;1 win over [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] on 11 September 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/derby-county-1-sunderland-2-keane-casts-an-eye-on-messianic-future-415489.html|title=Derby County 1 Sunderland 2: Keane casts an eye on messianic future|last=Shaw|first=Phil|date=2006-09-11|publisher=The Independant|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> On [[transfer window]] deadline day, Keane signed new players; [[Dwight Yorke]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/5300876.stm|title=Yorke completes Sunderland move|publishr=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08|date=2006-08-31}}</ref>, [[Liam Miller]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=10360 |title=Miller makes it five|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-08|date=2008-08-31}}</ref> [[Ross Wallace]], [[Stanislav Varga]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=10358 |
title=Keane signs Celtic pair|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-08|date=2006-08-31}}</ref>, [[Graham Kavanagh]] and [[David Connolly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/5304006.stm|title=Irish trio make Sunderland switch|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08|date=2006-08-31}}</ref> A 2&ndash;0 win over [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] on 1 January 2007 sparked an 18 game unbeaten streak for Sunderland, which was eventually ended on 21 April 2007 after a 3&ndash;1 defeat at the hands of [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6205647.stm|title=Leicester 0-2 Sunderland|date=2007-01-01|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/6555215.stm|title=Colchester 3-1 Sunderland|date=2007-04-21|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref>

Sunderland reached the top of the [[Football League Championship]] for the first time in the season with a 2&ndash;1 win over [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]], which included an 87th minute winner from [[Grant Leadbitter]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/6513807.stm|title=Southampton 1-2 Sunderland|date=2007-04-09|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> Their promotion was confirmed as third placed team [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] lost 2&ndash;0 to [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]], as a result [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] were also promoted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6578817.stm|title=Crystal Palace 2-0 Derby|last=Mercer|first=Nathan|date=2007-04-29|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> On the last day of the season, the Championship title would be decided. Sunderland won their game 5&ndash;0 against [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6602865.stm|title=Luton 0-5 Sunderland|date=2007-05-06|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> while Birmingham suffered a defeat against [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] thus crowning Sunderland as champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6602867.stm|title=Preston 1-0 Birmingham|date=2007-05-06|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref>

==Review==
===Pre-season===
Sunderland's pre-season was busy with transfer activity, seeing eight players come in, and five players leave. [[Kenny Cunningham]] retired and [[Tommy Miller]], [[William Mocquet]], [[Kevin Smith (footballer)|Kevin Smith]] were released.<ref name="robbieweir">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12429|title=SAFC retained list 2007-08|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-05-17|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> While [[Robbie Weir]], [[Jamie Chandler]] and [[David Dowson]] were all promoted to the first team from the club's [[youth system]].<ref name="robbieweir"/> Their first signing of the season was of [[Greg Halford]] from [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]],<ref name="halford">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12525|title=Sunderland sign Halford|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-06-11|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> and their first transfer out of the club when [[Stephen Elliott (footballer)|Stephen Elliott]] moved to [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]].<ref name="elliot">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12693|title=Wolves sign Elliott|date=2007-07-19|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> On 13 July 2007, Sunderland signed the former [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] player [[Michael Chopra]] from [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] for £5,000,000 and [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] midfielder [[Kieran Richardson]] on 16 July.<ref name="chopra">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=1662|title=Chopra seals £5m Cats move|last=Walker|first=Martin|date=2007-07-13|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref><ref name="richardson">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12670|title=Keane signs Richardson|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-07-13|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>

Fellow north east team [[Darlington F.C.|Darlington]] was Sunderland's first pre-season friendly, Sunderland won the game 2&ndash;0 with goals from [[Ross Wallace]] and [[Anthony Stokes]] at [[The Darlington Arena]].<ref name="Darlington">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=12691&page=0&t=1|title=Darlington 0 Sunderland 2|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-07-18|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> This was followed up by a shock defeat to [[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe United]] on 21 July where they were beaten 1&ndash;0.<ref name="Scunthorpe">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=12714&fixture=892|title=Scunthorpe 1 Sunderland 0|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-07-21|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> Sunderland went on a tour of Ireland, where they would play [[Bohemian F.C.|Bohemians]], [[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]] and [[Galway United F.C.|Galway United]]. They beat Bohemians 1&ndash;0 on 28 July thanks to a [[Stern John]] goal,<ref name="Bohemian">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=12767&page=0&t=1|title=Bohemians 0 Sunderland 1|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-07-28|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> but were held to a 1&ndash;1 draw at Cork City as [[Liam Miller]] scored the Sunderland goal.<ref name="Cork">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=12780&fixture=886|title=Cork City 1 Sunderland 1|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-07-30|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> Their final game of the tour against Galway United ended as a 4&ndash;0 win for Sunderland, with goals from [[Michael Chopra]], [[Kieran Richardson]], [[David Connolly]] and [[Stern John]].<ref name="Galway">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=12816&fixture=887|title=Galway Utd 0 Sunderland 4|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-08-01|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]] travelled to the [[Stadium of Light]] to commerorate its ten year anniversary. The game ended 1&ndash;1 as [[Daryl Murphy]] scored, but the Italian side scored with two minutes remaining to draw the game.<ref name="Juventus">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=12839&fixture=931|title=Sunderland 1 Juventus 1|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-08-04|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>

Sunderland signed [[Dickson Etuhu]] from [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] for £1,500,000 on 17 July,<ref name="etuhu">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12673|title=Keane signs £1.5m Etuhu|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-07-17|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> and [[Paul McShane]] from [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] on 26 July for £2,500,000.<ref name="mcshane">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12754|title=Sunderland sign McShane|date=2007-07-26|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> With the start of the [[Premier League]] season looming, Sunderland broke their transfer record to buy Scottish international goalkeeper [[Craig Gordon]] from [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] for £9,000,000.<ref name="gordon">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12855|title=Cats land £9m Gordon|last=Walker|first=Martin|date=2007-08-07|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> The club's last signing before the start of the season was [[Roy O'Donovan]] from [[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]] for an undisclosed fee.<ref name="Roy_Odonovan">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12874|title=Keane signs O'Donovan|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-08-09|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>

===August===
Sunderland's season started against [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] on 11 August 2007. Sunderland won the game through a last minute goal from [[Michael Chopra]] in front of an attendance of 43,967.<ref name="Tottenhamathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6931064.stm|title=Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham|last=McKenzie|first=Andrew|date=2007-08-11|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> Their second game of the season was an away fixture to [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]], a [[Paul McShane]] own goal had put Sunderland behind in the 28th minute, but [[Michael Chopra]] scored his second goal of the season to equalise. Birmingham took the lead again through [[Gary O'Connor]] but Sunderland scored another last minute goal, this time from [[Stern John]] to save a point.<ref name="Birminghamaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6941801.stm|title=Birmingham 2-2 Sunderland|date=2007-08-15|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> On 24 August ex [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] and [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] striker [[Andy Cole]] joined the club on a free transfer from [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]].<ref name="colein">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=13014|title=Cole signs for Sunderland|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-08-24|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> Sunderland travelled to the [[JJB Stadium]] unbeaten on 18 August but lost 3&ndash;0 to [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]].<ref name="wiganaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6941868.stm|title=Wigan 3-0 Sunderland|last=Fletcher|first=Paul|date=2007-08-18|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> On 25 September [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] beat Sunderland 2&ndash;0 by to give them their second consecutive defeat.<ref name="liverpoolathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6952883.stm|title=Sunderland 0-2 Liverpool|last=McKenzie|first=Andrew|date=2007-08-25|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> On the same day, [[Tobias Hysén]] returned to his native Sweden with [[IFK Göteborg]] after he and his wife were suffering from home sickness.<ref name="hysen">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/index.php?page_id=13016|title=Hysen moves to Gothenburg|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-08-25|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]] produced a [[Football League Cup|league cup]] shock as they beat Sunderland 3&ndash;0 at [[Kenilworth Road]].<ref name="lutonleaguecup">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/6963496.stm|title=Luton 3-0 Sunderland|date=2007-08-27|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> Sunderland signed three more players before the transfer deadline; [[Ian Harte]] from [[Levante UD|Levante]] on a free transfer,<ref name="harte">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=13049|title=Sunderland sign Harte|date=2007-08-29|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> [[Danny Higginbotham]] from [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] for £3,000,000,<ref name="higginbotham">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=13051|title=Black Cats swoop for Higginbotham|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-08-29|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> and [[Kenwyne Jones]] from [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] for £6,000,000 with [[Stern John]] going in the opposite direction.<ref name="jones">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=13052|title=Keane pays £6m for Jones|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-08-29|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>

===September===
Sunderland opened the month with a 1&ndash;0 defeat away to [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] on 1 September, [[Louis Saha]] scored the winner 18 minutes from full time. Roy Keane said "I'm delighted with the overall performance. It would have been nice to test their goalkeeper a bit more but overall I'm delighted with the players' efforts." about the team's display.<ref name="manutdaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6963704.stm|title=Man Utd 1-0 Sunderland|last=McKenzie|first=Andrew|date=2007-09-01|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> [[Jack Pelter]] signed for Sunderland on 8 September from New Zealand team [[Canterbury United]] on a free trasfer in an original one month deal.<ref name="pelter">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=13116|title=Keane confirms Pelter deal|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-09-08|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> Two weeks after the defeat to Manchester United, Sunderland beat [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] 2&ndash;1 on 15 September. [[Kenwyne Jones]] and [[Ross Wallace]] scored the Sunderland goals in a game which was overshadowed by the tribute paid to [[1973 FA Cup Final]] scorer [[Ian Porterfield]] who died on 11 September 2007.<ref name="readingathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6984883.stm|title=Sunderland 2-1 Reading|last=Stevenson|first=Jonathan|date=2008-09-15|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> Sunderland met [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on 22 September in their first north east derby of the season. [[Grant Leadbitter]] scored in the 2nd minute to put Sunderland infornt, but two ex-Sunderland players; [[Julio Arca]] and [[Stewart Downing]] put Middlesbrough into the lead. [[Liam Miller]] scored an 89th minute volley to save a point for Sunderland.<ref name="boroaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6996754.stm|title=Middlesbrough 2-2 Sunderland|last=McKenzie|first=Andrew|date=2007-09-22|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> [[Grant Leadbitter]] scored his second goal in as many games on 29 September as [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] beat Sunderland 2&ndash;1.<ref name="blackburnathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7008201.stm|title=Sunderland 1-2 Blackburn|last=Scrivener|first=Peter|date=2007-09-29|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref>

===October===
October started with an away fixture against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] at the [[Emirates Stadium]] on 7 October. Sunderland went 2&ndash;0 down within the first 14 minutes. However, Sunderland leveled the score at 2&ndash;2 with goals from [[Ross Wallace]] on the 25th minute and [[Kenwyne Jones]] on the 48 minute. Arsenal won the game 3&ndash;3 after a late [[Robin van Persie]] goal.<ref name="arsenalaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7019622.stm|title=Arsenal 3-2 Sunderland|last=McNulty|first=Phil|date=2007-10-07|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> Sunderland suffered back-to-back defeats when they lost 3&ndash;1 away to [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] on 21 October. Kenwyne Jones got the goal for Sunderland.<ref name="westhamaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7043009.stm|title=West Ham 3-1 Sunderland|last=Lillywhite|first=Jamie|date=2007-10-21|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> Fulham came to the Stadium of Light on 27 October, Fulham took the lead in the 32nd minute with a 30 yard free kick from [[Simon Davies (footballer born 1979)|Simon Davies]]. Sunderland snatched a point when Kenywyne Jones scored an 86th minute equaliser. The [[Wearside|wearsiders]] had gone down to ten men in the 67th minute when [[Greg Halford]] was [[Misconduct (football)|sent off]].<ref name="fulhamathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7054068.stm|title=Sunderland 1-1 Fulham|last=Lillywhite|first=Jamie|date=2007-10-27|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref>

===November===
Sunderland lost 1&ndash;0 away to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 5 November after a goal from [[Stephen Ireland]]. Manager, Roy Keane, expressed his frustration in a post match interview saying "We didn't deserve anything. I don't feel we did enough to get anything out of the game. I don't think their keeper had too many saves to make, did he?".<ref name="mancityaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7065173.stm|title=Man City 1-0 Sunderland|last=Henderson|first=Charlie|date=2007-11-05|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> 10 November was the first [[Tyne-Wear derby]] of the season. [[Danny Higginbotham]] put Sunderland into the lead shortly after half time, but [[James Milner]] drew [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle]] level on the 68th minute after his cross beat goalkeeper [[Craig Gordon]] into the far post. Sunderland had a chance to win the game when ex-Newcastle forward [[Michael Chopra]] headed against the bar minutes from full-time.<ref name="newcastleathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7076643.stm|title=Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle|last=McNulty|first=Phil|date=2007-11-10|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> Sunderland ended the month on a low as they were beaten 7&ndash;1 away to [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] on 24 November. [[Dwight Yorke]] scored Sunderland's only goal just before half time. Roy Keane said "It's hard to take, but we lose as a team and I picked the team and sorted the tactics so I have no problem taking responsibility for what happened."<ref name="evertonaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7099691.stm|title=Everton 7-1 Sunderland|last=McNulty|first=Phil|date=2007-11-24|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref>

===December===
On 1 December Sunderland beat [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] 1&ndash;0. The defeat against Everton led to Craig Gordon being dropped from the side. He was replaced by [[Darren Ward (footballer born 1974)|Darren Ward]] who made a save to push [[Kenny Miller]]s strike onto the post. With the game looking to be heading towards a draw, [[Anthony Stokes]] scrambled to ball in to win the game.<ref name="derbyathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7110964.stm|title=Sunderland 1-0 Derby|last=Magowan|first=Alastair|date=2007-12-01|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> On 8 December Sunderland travelled to [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]] to play [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]. Sunderland went behind in the 23rd minute through an [[Andriy Shevchenko]] goal. Chelsea won the game 2&ndash;0 after [[Liam Miller]] was sent off whilst giving a [[Penalty kick|penalty]] away, which [[Frank Lampard]] scored.<ref name="chelseaaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7122773.stm|title=Chelsea 2-0 Sunderland|last=Mercer|first=Nathan|date=2007-12-08|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> Sunderland played [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] on 15 December, [[Danny Higginbotham]] put Sunderland ahead with a 10th minute header. Villa midfielder [[Shaun Maloney]] equalised when he scored a from a 71st minute free kick. Sunderland could've won the game late on, but [[Danny Collins]]' header was ruled out by referee [[Steve Bennett (referee)|Steve Bennett]] for a foul. Roy Keane displayed his annoyment at Bennett saying "It sums up (the referee's) day. He was giving everything against us and to say we're disappointed would be an unbelievable understatement. You could sense he was waiting to blow his whistle. It would be nice to see him later."<ref name="villaathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7134148.stm|title=Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa|last=Harlow|first=Phil|date=2007-12-15|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref>

Reading reversed their defeat to Sunderland previously in the season by winning 2&ndash;1 on 22 December. Reading had lead 1&ndash;0 after a 69th minute goal from [[Ívar Ingimarsson]]. [[Michael Chopra]] leveled the match by scoring a 82nd minute penalty. A goal by [[Stephen Hunt]] in the 90th minute sparked controversy as it appeared not to have crossed the line.<ref name="readingaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7145749.stm|title=Reading 2-1 Sunderland|last=Barder|first=Russell|date=2007-12-22|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> Sunderland met [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] on [[Boxing Day]] at the Stadium of Light, they were beaten 4&ndash;0 in a game were Sunderland striker [[Martyn Waghorn]] made the step up from the club's [[Youth system]] to the first team.<ref name="manutdathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7157355.stm|title=Sunderland 0-4 Man Utd|last=Hughes|first=Ian|date=2007-12-26|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> [[Martyn Waghorn]] promoted to first team from [[Youth system]]. Sunderland ended 2007 with a 3&ndash;1 home win to [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] on 29 December, [[Kieran Richardson]], [[Kenwyne Jones]] and [[Daryl Murphy]] were the scorers.<ref name="boltonathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7157418.stm|title=Sunderland 3-1 Bolton|last=Ornstein|first=David|date=2007-12-29|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref>

===January===
Sunderland began the new year with a 1&ndash;0 loss away to [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] on 1 January. [[Dean Whitehead]] had the chance to put Sunderland but missed his penalty kick. Minutes later Blackburn won a penalty of their own, [[Benni McCarthy]] converted the penalty before [[Dwight Yorke]] was sent of late on.<ref name="blackburn">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7163895.stm|title=Blackburn 1-0 Sunderland|last=Chowdhury|first=Saj|date=2008-01-02|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> [[Jonny Evans]] returned to Sunderland on loan for the second time for remainder of season from [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]].<ref name="evans">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=13913|title=Evans joins Cats on loan|last=Walker|first=Martin|date=2008-01-04|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> Sunderland met [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] in the [[FA Cup]] third round as they lost 3&ndash;0 on 5 January.<ref name="wiganfacup">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7163974.stm|title=Sunderland 0-3 Wigan|date=2008-01-05|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> On 12 January [[Kieran Richardson]] scored a double to beat [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] 2&ndash;0 at the stadium of light.<ref name="portsmouth">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7172835.stm|title=Sunderland 2-0 Portsmouth|last=Hughes|first=Ian|date=2008-01-12|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> Sunderland made their first premanent signing of the January transfer window when Frenchman [[Jean-Yves Mvoto]] signed from [[Paris Saint-Germain FC]] on 15 January for an undisclosed fee. Mvoto said "This is a big opportunity for me, I'm pleased to be at Sunderland."<ref name="Mvoto">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=13980|title=Sunderland sign French defender|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2008-01-15|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>

On 19 January Sunderland played against [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], an early [[Aaron Lennon]] goal saw Spurs take the lead, and [[Robbie Keane]]s 100th goal for the club in the 90th minute won the game for Tottenham at [[White Hart Lane]].<ref name="tottenhamaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7184825.stm|title=Tottenham 2-0 Sunderland|last=Lyon|first=Sam|date=2008-01-19|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> [[Phil Bardsley]] signed for the club on 22 January from [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] for £2,000,000,<ref name="Bardsley">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14043|title=Sunderland complete Bardsley signing|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2008-01-22|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
the next day [[Rade Prica]] also signed for the club, from [[AaB Football|AaB Aalborg]] for £2,000,000.<ref name="Prica">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14050|title=Sunderland sign Swedish striker|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2008-01-23|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> New signing [[Rade Prica]] scored a goal on his debut for Sunderland to wrap up a 2&ndash;0 wib at home to [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] on 29 January. [[Daryl Murphy]] scored the first goal in the 15th minute.<ref name="birminghamathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7210578.stm|title=Sunderland 2-0 Birmingham|last=Lyon|first=Sam|date=2008-01-29|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> [[Andy Reid (footballer)|Andy Reid]] signed for the club on the last day of the January trasfer window deadline from [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] for £4,000,000.<ref name="Reid">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14105|title=Sunderland sign Reid|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2008-01-31|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>

===February===
Sunderland made a losing start to the month as they lost 3&ndash;0 away to [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] on 2 February. They had been turned down two penalty appeals and Roy Keane said "We felt they were penalties. But I didn't feel we were going to get those decisions today."<ref name="liverpoolaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7210604.stm|title=Liverpool 3-0 Sunderland|last=Ornstein|first=David|date=2008-02-02|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> Following a recent heart attack in a League Cup game between [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] and [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]], [[Clive Clarke]] had his Sunderland contract terminated on 5 February due to the event whilst on loan at Leicester.<ref name="clarke">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14133|title=Clarke leaves Sunderland|date=2008-02-05|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> Sunderland bounced back from the defeat to Liverpool with a 2&ndash;0 win against [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] on 9 February. [[Dickson Etuhu]] put them in the lead before [[Daryl Murphy]] scored a 25 yard strike in off the bar.<ref name="wiganathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7223968.stm|title=Sunderland 2-0 Wigan|last=Ornstein|first=David|date=2008-02-09|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> Sunderland however lost their next game 1-0 to [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on 23 February at [[Fratton Park]].<ref name="portsmouthaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7248364.stm|title=Portsmouth 1-0 Sunderland|last=Lyon|first=Sam|date=2008-02-23|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref>

===March===
On 1 March Sunderland drew 0&ndash;0 away to [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]]. [[Michael Chopra]] could have put the team in the lead, only for it to be ruled out for offside.<!--What?--> Sunderland's manager said, "He [Chopra] was clearly onside and we are always told that the advantage goes with the attacking player."<ref name="derbyaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7260381.stm|title=Derby 0-0 Sunderland|last=Whyatt|first=Chris|date=2008-03-01|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> An [[Andrew Johnson (English footballer)|Andrew Johnson]] goal on the verge of half time helped [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] to a 1&ndash;0 win at the Stadium of Light on 8 March.<ref name="everton">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7272604.stm|title=Sunderland 0-1 Everton|last=Braithwaite|first=Matt|date=2008-03-09|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> Sunderland lost consecutive games when [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] beat them 1&ndash;0 on 15 March due to a [[Didier Drogba]] goal. [[Andy Reid (footballer)|Andy Reid]] came close to putting Sunderland infront as his free kick was plucked from the top corner by [[Carlo Cudicini]].<ref name="chelseaathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7284965.stm|title=Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea|last=Phillips|first=Owen|date=2008-03-15|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> Sunderland's first away win of the season came on 22 March when they won 1&ndash;0 at [[Villa Park]] against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]. An 83rd minute [[Michael Chopra]] scored the winning goal for Sunderland.<ref name="villaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7298167.stm|title=Aston Villa 0-1 Sunderland|last=McNulty|first=Phil|date=2008-03-22|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> A 2&ndash;1 win at home to [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] on 29 February helped Sunderland to their first consecutive wins of the season. [[Kenwyne Jones]]' first goal since late December leveled the score at 1&ndash;1 and a 95th minute [[Andy Reid (footballer)|Andy Reid]] goal won the game.<ref name="westhamathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7309366.stm|title=Sunderland 2-1 West Ham|last=Holt|first=Sarah|date=2008-03-29|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref>

===April===
A 3&ndash;1 away win to [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] on 5 April helped Sunderland to nine points in three games, as goals came from [[Danny Collins]], [[Michael Chopra]] and [[Kenwyne Jones]].<ref name="fulhamaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7320183.stm|title=Fulham 1-3 Sunderland|last=Whyatt|first=Chris|date=2008-04-05|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> They lost 2&ndash;1 at home to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 12 April. Manchester City were awarded a dubious penalty given by [[Mike Riley (referee)|Mike Riley]], and [[Elano]] converted it in the 79 minute. [[Dean Whitehead]] equalised with a near post volley after Andy Reid crossed the ball. Manchester City, however, still had time to win the game and [[Darius Vassell]] scored an 89th minute scuffed shot to beat [[Craig Gordon]].<ref name="mancityathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7332041.stm|title=Sunderland 1-2 Man City|last=Bevan|first=Chris|date=2008-04-12|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> On the return fixture of the Tyne and Wear derby on 19 April Sunderland were defeated 2&ndash;0 away to [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]].<ref name="newcastleaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7344159.stm|title=Newcastle 2-0 Sunderland|last=McKenzie|first=Andrew|date=2008-04-20|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> The next game was another derby for Sunderland, this time the [[Tees-Wear derby]] on 26 April. Sunderland won the game 3&ndash;2 at home to [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]], with goals from [[Danny Higginbotham]], [[Michael Chopra]] and an [[Emanuel Pogatetz]] [[own goal]], thus securing their safety and staying in the [[Premier League]].<ref name="middlesbroughathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7356054.stm|title=Sunderland 3-2 Middlesbrough|last=Taylor|first=Julian|date=2008-04-26|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref>

===May===
After securing their own security, Sunderland travelled to [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] on 3 May, who were not yet safe from relagation. Sunderland lost the game 2&ndash;0 at the [[Reebok Stadium]].<ref name="boltonaway">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7368642.stm|title=Bolton 2-0 Sunderland|last=McKenzie|first=Andrew|date=2008-05-03|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> On 11 May, the last game of the Premier League season, Sunderland played [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] at the Stadium of Light. Arsenal won the game 1&ndash;0 through a [[Theo Walcott]] goal. Sunderland also recorded their highest home attendance of the season, when the match was watched by 47,802 people.<ref name="arsenalathome">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7381801.stm|title=Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal|last=Orlovac|first=Mark|date=2008-05-11|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> Sunderland finished the season with 39 points in 15th place,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=2609&team=39&season=2007-2008|title=League Table|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-10}}</ref> with [[Kenwyne Jones]] as top goal scorer with 7 goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catstattery.co.uk/Iseasonapps/ISA130.asp|title=2007-08 Appearances|publisher=The Stat Cat|accessdate=2008-10-10}}</ref> [[Defender (association football)#Full back|Left back]] [[Danny Collins]] was named as Sunderland's player of the season, while on loan [[Defender (association football)#Centre back|centre back]] [[Jonny Evans]] was named as the club's young player of the season for the second season running.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/safc/Danny-Collins-named-top-Cat.4039785.jp|title=Danny Collins named top Cat|date=2008-05-01|publisher=Sunderland Echo|accessdate=2008-10-10}}</ref> They finished with an average home attendance of 43,344 which was the seventh highest in the league.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emfootball.co.uk/attend.html|title=Average League Attendances 2007-2008|publisher=East Midlands Football|accessdate=2008-10-10}}</ref>

==Match results==
===Legend===
{| class="wikitable"
|style="background-color: #d0ffe3;"|<small>Win</small>
|style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"|<small>Draw</small>
|style="background-color: #ffd0e3;"|<small>Loss</small>
|}

===Pre-season===
{|class="wikitable"
|+
!Game!!Date!!Opponent!!Venue!!Result!!Attendance!!Goalscorers!!Notes
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|1||18 July 2007||[[Darlington F.C.|Darlington]]||Away||align="center"|2&ndash;0||align="center"|4,500||[[Ross Wallace|Wallace]], [[Anthony Stokes|Stokes]]||<ref name="Darlington"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|2||21 July 2007||[[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe United]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;1||align="center"|5,388||||<ref name="Scunthorpe"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|3||28 July 2007||[[Bohemian F.C.|Bohemian]]||Away||align="center"|1&ndash;0||align="center"|5,033||[[Stern John|John]]||<ref name="Bohemian"/>
|-bgcolor="#f3f3f3"
|align="center"|4||30 July 2007||[[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]]||Away||align="center"|1&ndash;1||align="center"|9,000||[[Liam Miller|Miller]]||<ref name="Cork"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|5||1 August 2007||[[Galway United F.C.|Galway United]]||Away||align="center"|4&ndash;0||align="center"|5,000||[[Michael Chopra|Chopra]], [[Kieran Richardson|Richardson]], [[David Connolly|Connolly]], [[Stern John|John]]||<ref name="Galway"/>
|-bgcolor="#f3f3f3"
|align="center"|6||4 August 2007||[[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]]||Home||align="center"|1&ndash;1||align="center"|25,852||[[Daryl Murphy|Murphy]]||<ref name="Juventus"/>
|}

===Premier League===
{{main article|Premier League 2007-08}}
{|class="wikitable"
|+
!Game!!Date!!Opponent!!Venue!!Result!!Attendance!!Goalscorers!!Notes
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|1||11 August 2007||[[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]||Home||align="center"|1&ndash;0||align="center"|43,967||[[Michael Chopra|Chopra]]||<ref name="Tottenhamathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#f3f3f3"
|align="center"|2||15 August 2007||[[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]]||Away||align="center"|2&ndash;2||align="center"|24,898||[[Michael Chopra|Chopra]], [[Stern John|John]]||<ref name="Birminghamaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|3||18 August 2007||[[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;3||align="center"|18,639||||<ref name="wiganaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|4||25 August 2007||[[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]||Home||align="center"|0&ndash;2||align="center"|45,645||||<ref name="liverpoolathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|5||1 September 2007||[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;1||align="center"|75,648||||<ref name="manutdaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|6||15 September 2007||[[Reading F.C.|Reading]]||Home||align="center"|2&ndash;1||align="center"|39,272||[[Kenwyne Jones|Jones]], [[Ross Wallace|Wallace]]||<ref name="readingathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#f3f3f3"
|align="center"|7||22 September 2007||[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]]||Away||align="center"|2&ndash;2||align="center"|30,675||[[Grant Leadbitter|Leadbitter]], [[Liam Miller|Miller]]||<ref name="boroaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|8||29 September 2007||[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]||Home||align="center"|1&ndash;2||align="center"|41,252||[[Grant Leadbitter|Leadbitter]]||<ref name="blackburnathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|9||7 October 2007||[[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]||Away||align="center"|2&ndash;3||align="center"|60,098||[[Kenwyne Jones|Jones]], [[Ross Wallace|Wallace]]||<ref name="arsenalaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|10||21 October 2007||[[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]]||Away||align="center"|1&ndash;3||align="center"|34,913||[[Kenwyne Jones|Jones]]||<ref name="westhamaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#f3f3f3"
|align="center"|11||27 October 2007||[[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]]||Home||align="center"|1&ndash;1||align="center"|39,392||[[Kenwyne Jones|Jones]]||<ref name="fulhamathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|12||5 November 2007||[[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;1||align="center"|40,038||||<ref name="mancityaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#f3f3f3"
|align="center"|13||10 November 2007||[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]||Home||align="center"|1&ndash;1||align="center"|47,701||[[Danny Higginbotham|Higginbotham]]||<ref name="newcastleathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|14||24 November 2007||[[Everton F.C.|Everton]]||Away||align="center"|1&ndash;7||align="center"|38,594||[[Dwight Yorke|Yorke]]||<ref name="evertonaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|15||1 December 2007||[[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]]||Home||align="center"|1&ndash;0||align="center"|42,380||[[Anthony Stokes|Stokes]]||<ref name="derbyathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|16||8 December 2007||[[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;2||align="center"|41,707||||<ref name="chelseaaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#f3f3f3"
|align="center"|17||15 December 2007||[[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]||Home||align="center"|1&ndash;1||align="center"|43,248||[[Danny Higginbotham|Higginbotham]]||<ref name="villaathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|18||22 December 2007||[[Reading F.C.|Reading]]||Away||align="center"|1&ndash;2||align="center"|24,082||[[Michael Chopra|Chopra]] ([[Penalty kick|pen]])||<ref name="readingaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|19||26 December 2007||[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]||Home||align="center"|0&ndash;4||align="center"| 47,360||||<ref name="manutdathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|20||29 December 2007||[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]||Home||align="center"|3&ndash;1||align="center"| 42,058||[[Kieran Richardson|Richardson]], [[Kenwyne Jones|Jones]], [[Daryl Murphy|Murphy]]||<ref name="boltonathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|21||1 January 2008||[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;1||align="center"|23,212||||<ref name="blackburn"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|22||12 January 2008||[[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]||Home||align="center"|2&ndash;0||align="center"|37,369||[[Kieran Richardson|Richardson]] (2)||<ref name="portsmouth"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|23||19 January 2008||[[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;2||align="center"|36,070||||<ref name="tottenhamaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|24||29 January 2008||[[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]]||Home||align="center"|2&ndash;0||align="center"|37,674||[[Daryl Murphy|Murphy]], [[Rade Prica|Prica]]||<ref name="birminghamathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|25||2 February 2008||[[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;3||align="center"|43,244||||<ref name="liverpoolaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|26||9 February 2008||[[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]]||Home||align="center"|2&ndash;0||align="center"|43,600||[[Dickson Etuhu|Etuhu]], [[Daryl Murphy|Murphy]]||<ref name="wiganathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|27||23 February 2008||[[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;1||align="center"|20,139||||<ref name="portsmouthaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#f3f3f3"
|align="center"|28||1 March 2008||[[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;0||align="center"|33,058||||<ref name="derbyaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|29||8 March 2008||[[Everton F.C.|Everton]]||Home||align="center"|0&ndash;1||align="center"|42,595||||<ref name="everton"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|30||15 March 2008||[[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]||Home||align="center"|0&ndash;1||align="center"|44,679||||<ref name="chelseaathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|31||22 March 2008||[[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]||Away||align="center"|1&ndash;0||align="center"|42,640||[[Michael Chopra|Chopra]]||<ref name="villaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|32||29 March 2008||[[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]]||Home||align="center"|2&ndash;1||align="center"|45,690||[[Kenwyne Jones|Jones]], [[Andy Reid (footballer)|Reid]]||<ref name="westhamathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|33||5 April 2008||[[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]]||Away||align="center"|3&ndash;1||align="center"|25,053||[[Danny Collins|Collins]], [[Michael Chopra|Chopra]], [[Kenwyne Jones|Jones]]||<ref name="fulhamaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|34||12 April 2008||[[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]]||Home||align="center"|1&ndash;2||align="center"|46,797||[[Dean Whitehead|Whitehead]]||<ref name="mancityathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|35||19 April 2008||[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;2||align="center"|52,305||||<ref name="newcastleaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#d0ffe3"
|align="center"|36||26 April 2008||[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]]||Home||align="center"|3&ndash;2||align="center"|45,059||[[Danny Higginbotham|Higginbotham]], [[Michael Chopra|Chopra]], [[Emanuel Pogatetz|Pogatetz]] ([[Own goal|O.G.]])||<ref name="middlesbroughathome"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|37||3 May 2008||[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;2||align="center"|25,053||||<ref name="boltonaway"/>
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|38||11 May 2008||[[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]||Home||align="center"|0&ndash;1||align="center"|47,802||||<ref name="arsenalathome"/>
|}

===FA Cup===
{{main article|FA Cup 2007-08}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Round!!Date!!Opponent!!Venue!!Result!!Attendance!!Goalscorers!!Notes
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|3||5 January 2008||[[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]]||Home||align="center"|0&ndash;3||align="center"|20,821||||<ref name="wiganfacup"/>
|}

===League Cup===
{{main article|Football League Cup 2007-08}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Round!!Date!!Opponent!!Venue!!Result!!Attendance!!Goalscorers!!Notes
|-bgcolor="#ffd0e3"
|align="center"|2||27 August 2007||[[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]]||Away||align="center"|0&ndash;3||align="center"|4,401||||<ref name="lutonleaguecup"/>
|}

==League table==
{{Fb cl header}}
{{Fb cl team |p=1 |t=Manchester United |w=27|d=6 |l=5 |gf=80|ga=22|bc=#ACE1AF|champion=y}}
{{Fb cl2 qr |rows=2 |s=2008-09 |c=UCL |r=GS }}
{{Fb cl team |p=2 |t=Chelsea |w=25|d=10|l=3 |gf=65|ga=26|bc=#ACE1AF}}
{{Fb cl team |p=3 |t=Arsenal |w=24|d=11|l=3 |gf=74|ga=31|bc=#D0F0C0}}
{{Fb cl2 qr |rows=2 |s=2008-09 |c=UCL |r=QR3 }}
{{Fb cl team |p=4 |t=Liverpool |w=21|d=13|l=4 |gf=67|ga=28|bc=#D0F0C0}}
{{Fb cl team |p=5 |t=Everton |w=19|d=8 |l=11|gf=55|ga=33|bc=#FFFF75}}
{{Fb cl2 qr |rows=1 |s=2008-09 |c=UEFA Cup |r=R1 }}
{{Fb cl team |p=6 |t=Aston Villa |w=16|d=12|l=10|gf=71|ga=51|bc=#CCCCFF}}
{{Fb cl2 qr |rows=1 |s=2008 |c=Intertoto Cup |r=R3 }}
{{Fb cl team |p=7 |t=Blackburn |w=15|d=13|l=10|gf=50|ga=48}}
{{Fb cl team |p=8 |t=Portsmouth |w=16|d=9 |l=13|gf=48|ga=40|bc=#FFFF75}}
{{Fb cl2 qr |rows=1 |s=2008-09 |c=UEFA Cup |r=R1 |nt=1 }}
{{Fb cl team |p=9 |t=Manchester City |w=15|d=10|l=13|gf=45|ga=53|bc=#FFFF99}}
{{Fb cl2 qr |rows=1 |s=2008-09 |c=UEFA Cup |r=FQR |nt=2 }}
{{Fb cl team |p=10 |t=West Ham |w=13|d=10|l=15|gf=42|ga=50}}
{{Fb cl team |p=11 |t=Tottenham |w=11|d=13|l=14|gf=66|ga=61|bc=#FFFF75}}
{{Fb cl2 qr |rows=1 |s=2008-09 |c=UEFA Cup |r=R1 |nt=3 }}
{{Fb cl team |p=12 |t=Newcastle |w=11|d=10|l=17|gf=45|ga=65}}
{{Fb cl team |p=13 |t=Middlesbrough |w=10|d=12|l=16|gf=43|ga=53}}
{{Fb cl team |p=14 |t=Wigan Athletic |w=10|d=10|l=18|gf=34|ga=51}}
{{Fb cl team |p='''15''' |t=Sunderland |w=11|d=6 |l=21|gf=36|ga=59|bc=#C0C0C0}}
{{Fb cl team |p=16 |t=Bolton |w=9 |d=10|l=19|gf=36|ga=54}}
{{Fb cl team |p=17 |t=Fulham |w=8 |d=12|l=18|gf=38|ga=60}}
{{Fb cl team |p=18 |t=Reading |w=10|d=6 |l=22|gf=41|ga=66|bc=#FFCCCC |relegated=y}}
{{Fb cl2 qr |relegation=y |rows=3 |s=2008-09 |c=League Championship }}
{{Fb cl team |p=19 |t=Birmingham |w=8 |d=11|l=19|gf=46|ga=62|bc=#FFCCCC |relegated=y}}
{{Fb cl team |p=20 |t=Derby County |w=1 |d=8 |l=29|gf=20|ga=89|bc=#FFCCCC |relegated=y }}
{{Fb cl footer |s=[http://www.premierleague.com/page/LeagueTable Barclays Premier League] |nt=<sup>'''1'''</sup> via [[FA Cup 2007-08]]<br /><sup>'''2'''</sup> via [[UEFA Fair Play ranking]]<br /><sup>'''3'''</sup> via [[Football League Cup 2007-08]]}}

==Player details==
:Sources<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?teamid=2493|title=Sunderland 2007/2008 player appearances|publisher=Soccerbase|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/team/?page_id=6941&season=2007-2008|title=Player Stats|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2" valign="bottom"|No.
!rowspan="2" valign="bottom"|Pos.
!rowspan="2"|Name
!colspan="2" width="85"|League
!colspan="2" width="85"|FA Cup
!colspan="2" width="85"|Carling Cup
!colspan="2" width="85"|Total
!colspan="2" width="85"|Discipline
|-
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
![[Image:Yellow card.svg|13px]]
![[Image:Red card.svg|13px]]
|-
|align="left"|1||align="left"|GK||align="left"|{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Craig Gordon]]
|34||0||1||0||0||0||35||0||1||0
|-
|align="left"|2||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Greg Halford]]
|8||0||0||0||1||0||9||0||1||2
|-
|align="left"|3||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Ian Harte]]
|3 (5)||0||0||0||0||0||3 (5)||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|4||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|NGA}} [[Dickson Etuhu]]
|18 (2)||1||0||0||1||0||20 (2)||1||5||0
|-
|align="left"|5||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|JAM}} [[Nyron Nosworthy]]
|29||0||1||0||1||0||31||0||3||0
|-
|align="left"|6||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Paul McShane]]
|20 (1)||0||1||0||0||0||21 (1)||0||4||1
|-
|align="left"|7||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|TRI}} [[Carlos Edwards]]
|11 (2)||0||0||0||0||0||11 (2)||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|8||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Dean Whitehead]] ([[captain (football)|c]])
|27||1||1||0||0||0||28||1||7||0
|-
|align="left"|9||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Anthony Stokes (footballer)|Anthony Stokes]]
|8 (12)||1||0||0||1||0||9 (12)||1||1||0
|-
|align="left"|10||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Kieran Richardson]]
|15 (2)||3||1||0||0||0||16 (2)||3||3||0
|-
|align="left"|11||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Daryl Murphy]]
|20 (8)||3||1||0||1||0||22 (8)||3||2||0
|-
|align="left"|12||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Liam Miller]]
|16 (8)||1||0||0||1||0||17 (8)||1||4||1
|-
|align="left"|13||align="left"|GK||align="left"|{{flagicon|WAL}} [[Darren Ward (footballer born 1974)|Darren Ward]]
|3||0||0||0||1||0||4||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|14||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Danny Higginbotham]]
|21||3||0||0||0||0||21||3||1||0
|-
|align="left"|15||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|WAL}} [[Danny Collins]]
|32 (4)||1||1||0||0||0||33 (4)||1||6||0
|-
|align="left"|16||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Michael Chopra]]
|21 (12)||6||0||0||1||0||22 (12)||6||7||0
|-
|align="left"|17||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|TRI}} [[Kenwyne Jones]]
|33||7||0||0||0||0||33||7||2||0
|-
|align="left"|18||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Grant Leadbitter]]
|17 (14)||2||0 (1)||0||1||0||18 (15)||2||5||0
|-
|align="left"|19||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|TRI}} [[Dwight Yorke]]
|17 (3)||1||0||0||0 (1)||0||17 (4)||1||4||1
|-
|align="left"|20||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Andy Cole]]
|3 (4)||0||0 (1)||0||0||0||3 (5)||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|21||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Russell Anderson]]
|0 (1)||0||0||0||0 (1)||0||0 (2)||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|22||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Clive Clarke]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|23||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Roy O'Donovan]]
|4 (13)||0||1||0||0 (1)||0||5 (14)||0||2||0
|-
|align="left"|24||align="left"|GK||align="left"|{{flagicon|NIR}} [[Trevor Carson]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|25||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|NIR}} [[Jean-Yves Mvoto]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|26||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Phil Bardsley]]
|11||0||0||0||0||0||11||0||3||0
|-
|align="left"|27||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|SVK}} [[Stanislav Varga]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|28||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Graham Kavanagh]]
|0||0||1||0||0||0||1||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|29||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Peter Hartley]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|30||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Jake Richardson (footballer)|Jake Richardson]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|31||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[David Connolly]]
|1 (2)||0||0 (1)||0||0 (1)||0||1 (3)||0||1||0
|-
|align="left"|32||align="left"|GK||align="left"|{{flagicon|HUN}} [[Márton Fülöp]]
|1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|33||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Ross Wallace]]
|18 (3)||2||0||0||1||0||19 (2)||2||4||0
|-
|align="left"|34||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Billy Dennehy]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|35||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Michael Kay (footballer)|Michael Kay]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|36||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Gavin Donoghue]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|37||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|NIR}} [[Robbie Weir]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|38||align="left"|MF||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Jamie Chandler]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|39||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Martyn Waghorn]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|40||align="left"|FW||align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[David Dowson]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|41||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Michael Liddle]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|44||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|NIR}} [[Jonny Evans]]
|15||0||1||0||0||0||16||0||0||0
|-
|align="left"|45||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Rade Prica]]
|0 (6)||1||0||0||0||0||0 (6)||1||0||0
|-
|align="left"|-||align="left"|DF||align="left"|{{flagicon|NZL}} [[Jack Pelter]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|}

==Transfers==
===In===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Date
!Pos
!Name
!From
!Fee
!Notes
|-
|17 May 2007
|MF
|[[Robbie Weir]]
|[[Youth system]]
|align="center"|&ndash;
|<ref name="robbieweir"/>
|-
|17 May 2007
|MF
|[[Jamie Chandler]]
|[[Youth system]]
|align="center"|&ndash;
|<ref name="robbieweir"/>
|-
|17 May 2007
|FW
|[[David Dowson]]
|[[Youth system]]
|align="center"|&ndash;
|<ref name="robbieweir"/>
|-
|11 June 2007
|DF
|[[Greg Halford]]
|[[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]
|£3,000,000
|<ref name="halford"/>
|-
|27 June 2007
|DF
|[[Russell Anderson]]
|[[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]
|£1,000,000
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12579|title=Dons skipper signs for Cats|last=Walker|first=Martin|date=2007-06-27|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
|-
|13 July 2007
|FW
|[[Michael Chopra]]
|[[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]]
|£5,000,000
|<ref name="chopra"/>
|-
|16 July 2007
|MF
|[[Kieran Richardson]]
|[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]
|Undisclosed fee
|<ref name="richardson"/>
|-
|17 July 2007
|MF
|[[Dickson Etuhu]]
|[[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]]
|£1,500,000
|<ref name="etuhu"/>
|-
|26 July 2007
|DF
|[[Paul McShane]]
|[[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]]
|£2,500,000
|<ref name="mcshane"/>
|-
|7 August 2007
|GK
|[[Craig Gordon]]
|[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
|£9,000,000
|<ref name="gordon"/>
|-
|9 August 2007
|FW
|[[Roy O'Donovan]]
|[[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]]
|Undisclosed fee
|<ref name="Roy Odonovan"/>
|-
|24 August 2007
|FW
|[[Andy Cole]]
|[[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]
|[[Free transfer (football)|Free]]
|<ref name="colein"/>
|-
|29 August 2007
|DF
|[[Ian Harte]]
|[[Levante UD|Levante]]
|[[Free transfer (football)|Free]]
|<ref name="harte"/>
|-
|29 August 2007
|DF
|[[Danny Higginbotham]]
|[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
|£3,000,000
|<ref name="higginbotham"/>
|-
|29 August 2007
|FW
|[[Kenwyne Jones]]
|[[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]]
|£6,000,000
|<ref name="jones"/>
|-
|8 September 2007
|DF
|[[Jack Pelter]]
|[[Canterbury United]]
|[[Free transfer (football)|Free]]
|<ref name="pelter"/>
|-
|26 December 2007
|FW
|[[Martyn Waghorn]]
|[[Youth system]]
|align="center"|&ndash;
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=13861&fixture=2848036&t=2|title=Sunderland 0 Manchester United 4|last=Alexander|first=Nick|date=2007-12-26|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
|-
|15 January 2008
|DF
|[[Jean-Yves Mvoto]]
|[[Paris Saint-Germain FC|Paris Saint-Germain]]
|Undisclosed fee
|<ref name="Mvoto"/>
|-
|22 January 2008
|DF
|[[Phil Bardsley]]
|[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]
|£2,000,000
|<ref name="Bardsley"/>
|-
|23 January 2008
|FW
|[[Rade Prica]]
|[[AaB Football|AaB Aalborg]]
|£2,000,000
|<ref name="Prica"/>
|-
|31 January 2008
|MF
|[[Andy Reid (footballer)|Andy Reid]]
|[[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]
|£4,000,000
|<ref name="Reid"/>
|}

===Out===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Date
!Pos
!Name
!To
!Fee
!Notes
|-
|18 May 2007
|DF
|[[Kenny Cunningham]]
|align="center"|&ndash;
|Retired
|<ref name="robbieweir"/>
|-
|18 May 2007
|MF
|[[Tommy Miller]]
|[[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]]
|Released
|<ref name="robbieweir"/>
|-
|18 May 2007
|MF
|[[William Mocquet]]
|[[Pau FC|Pau]]
|Released
|<ref name="robbieweir"/>
|-
|18 May 2007
|FW
|[[Kevin Smith (footballer)|Kevin Smith]]
|[[Aldershot Town F.C.|Aldershot Town]]
|Released
|<ref name="robbieweir"/>
|-
|19 July 2007
|FW
|[[Stephen Elliott (footballer)|Stephen Elliott]]
|[[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]]
|Undisclosed fee
|<ref name="elliot"/>
|-
|25 August 2007
|MF
|[[Tobias Hysén]]
|[[IFK Göteborg|Göteborg]]
|Undisclosed fee
|<ref name="hysen"/>
|-
|29 August 2007
|FW
|[[Stern John]]
|[[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]]
|Swap deal
|<ref name="jones"/>
|-
|5 February 2008
|DF
|[[Clive Clarke]]
|align="center"|&ndash;
|Contract terminated
|<ref name="clarke"/>
|}

===Loans in===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Date
!Pos
!Name
!From
!Fee
!Notes
|-
|4 January 2008
|MF
|[[Jonny Evans]]
|[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]
|End of season
|<ref name="evans"/>
|}

===Loans out===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Date
!Pos
!Name
!To
!Fee
!Notes
|-
|7 July 2007
|MF
|[[Arnau Riera]]
|[[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
|End of season
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/falkirk/6901970.stm|title=Bairns sign up Spanish midfielder|date=2007-07-17|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
|-
|3 August 2007
|DF
|[[Stephen Wright (English footballer)|Stephen Wright]]
|[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
|3 January 2008
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12829|title=Wright joins Stoke|date=2007-08-03|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/7169569.stm|title=Wright heads back to Sunderland|date=2008-01-03|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
|-
|15 August 2007
|GK
|[[Márton Fülöp]]
|[[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]]
|2 January 2008
|<ref name="joinfoxes">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12927|title=Cats pair join City on loan|date=2007-08-15|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~1203172,00.html|title=Fulop Returns|date=2008-01-02|publisher=Leicester City F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
|-
|15 August 2007
|DF
|[[Clive Clarke]]
|[[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]]
|Mid-November 2007
|<ref name="joinfoxes"/>
|-
|21 September 2007
|MF
|[[Graham Kavanagh]]
|[[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]]
|31 October 2007
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_wed/7006205.stm|title=Owls sign Kavanagh on loan deal|date=2007-09-21|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football.co.uk/sheffield_wednesday/kavanagh_ends_owls_spell_254690.shtml|title=Kavanagh ends Owls spell|date=Football|publisher=2007-10-31|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
|-
|22 November 2007
|MF
|[[Billy Dennehy]]
|[[Accrington Stanley F.C.|Accrington Stanley]]
|1 January 2008
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/accrington_stanley/7107193.stm|title=Accrington sign Dennehy on loan|date=2007-11-22|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
|-
|4 January 2008
|DF
|[[Stanislav Varga]]
|[[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]]
|End of season
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/burnley/7171290.stm|title=Defender Varga loaned to Burnley|date=2008-01-04|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref><ref name="cole">{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2290345/Burnley-sign-Andrew-Cole-from-Sunderland.html|title=Burnley sign Andrew Cole from Sunderland|date=2008-01-29|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref>
|-
|29 January 2008
|FW
|[[Andy Cole]]
|[[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]]
|End of season
|<ref name="cole"/>
|-
|31 January 2008
|DF
|[[Greg Halford]]
|[[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]
|End of season
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14100|title=Halford joins Charlton|date=2008-01-31|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref>
|-
|31 January 2008
|MF
|[[Graham Kavanagh]]
|[[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]]
|End of season
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/index.php?page_id=14108|title=Kav joins Wednesday|date=2008-01-31|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref>
|-
|19 February 2008
|DF
|[[Russell Anderson]]
|[[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]]
|End of season
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14224|title=Anderson joins Plymouth on loan|last=Walker|first=Martin|date=2008-02-19|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/7302682.stm|title=Anderson extends loan at Plymouth|date=2008-03-18|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref>
|-
|21 February 2008
|FW
|[[David Dowson]]
|[[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]]
|21 March 2008
|<ref name="chesterfield">{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14239|title=Cats pair make loan switch|last=Walker|first=Martin|date=2008-02-21|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref>
|-
|21 February 2008
|DF
|[[Peter Hartley]]
|[[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]]
|21 March 2008
|<ref name="chesterfield"/>
|-
|22 February 2008
|GK
|[[Márton Fülöp]]
|[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
|26 February 2008
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14258|title=Fulop completes Stoke move|last=Walker|first=Martin|date=2008-02-22|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26022008/58/championship-fulop-leaves-stoke-four-days.html|title=Fulop leaves Stoke after four days|date=2008-02-26|publisher=Eurosport|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
*[[2007–08 in English football]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.catstattery.co.uk/Mseasons/MSG130.asp 2007-08 Barclays Premier League season] at The Stat Cat.

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Sunderland
2007–08 season
ChairmanRepublic of Ireland Niall Quinn
ManagerRepublic of Ireland Roy Keane
Premier League15th
FA CupThird Round
Carling CupSecond Round
Top goalscorerLeague: Kenwyne Jones (7)
All: Kenwyne Jones (7)
Highest home attendance47,802 (v Arsenal, 11 May 2008)
Lowest home attendance20,821 (v Wigan Athletic, 5 January 2008)

The 2007–08 season was the 123rd season in Sunderland A.F.C.'s history, their 117th in The Football League and 115th in the league system of English football. After finishing 1st in the Championship during the 2006–07 season, Sunderland were promoted to the Premier League as champions. Sunderland returned to the Premier League at their first attempt after being relegated with the record at the time of 15 points in the 2005–06 season. This was Roy Keanes first season as a manager in the Premier League having won the Championship in his debut season.

Keane introduced twelve new signings in pre-season and allowed seven players to leave the club. They won their first game of the season, but subsquently started to struggle for points, winning just two games in their first 16. Their longest winning streak came towards the end of the season as they won three consecutive games. This late run helped Sunderland finish 15th, though they only managed to win two away games, of which the first came in late March. The team suffered first round exits in two of the cup competitions they entered: in the second round of the League Cup and the third round of the FA Cup. Kenwyne Jones was the club's top goalscorer, recording 17 goals all of them in the league. Left back Danny Collins was named as Sunderland's player of the season, while on loan centre back Jonny Evans was named as the club's young player of the season for the second season running. The club's average attendance of 43,344 was the seventh highest in the division.

Background

Main article: Sunderland A.F.C. season 2006-07
See also: History of Sunderland A.F.C. and Sunderland A.F.C. seasons

Discussions of takeover were held over the summer involving an Irish group, the Drumaville Consortium, led by Niall Quinn.[1] They completed the takeover in July for £10,000,000 as Quinn's group took 72.59% of the club's shares.[2] During the 2006–07 season, Roy Keane took over as manager from chairman Niall Quinn, who served as manager for the first six games of the season.[3] Keane had a successful start to his managerial career with a 2–1 win over Derby County on 11 September 2006.[4] On transfer window deadline day, Keane signed new players; Dwight Yorke[5], Liam Miller,[6] Ross Wallace, Stanislav Varga,[7], Graham Kavanagh and David Connolly.[8] A 2–0 win over Leicester City on 1 January 2007 sparked an 18 game unbeaten streak for Sunderland, which was eventually ended on 21 April 2007 after a 3–1 defeat at the hands of Colchester United.[9][10]

Sunderland reached the top of the Football League Championship for the first time in the season with a 2–1 win over Southampton, which included an 87th minute winner from Grant Leadbitter.[11] Their promotion was confirmed as third placed team Derby County lost 2–0 to Crystal Palace, as a result Birmingham City were also promoted.[12] On the last day of the season, the Championship title would be decided. Sunderland won their game 5–0 against Luton Town,[13] while Birmingham suffered a defeat against Preston North End thus crowning Sunderland as champions.[14]

Review

Pre-season

Sunderland's pre-season was busy with transfer activity, seeing eight players come in, and five players leave. Kenny Cunningham retired and Tommy Miller, William Mocquet, Kevin Smith were released.[15] While Robbie Weir, Jamie Chandler and David Dowson were all promoted to the first team from the club's youth system.[15] Their first signing of the season was of Greg Halford from Charlton Athletic,[16] and their first transfer out of the club when Stephen Elliott moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers.[17] On 13 July 2007, Sunderland signed the former Newcastle United player Michael Chopra from Cardiff City for £5,000,000 and Manchester United midfielder Kieran Richardson on 16 July.[18][19]

Fellow north east team Darlington was Sunderland's first pre-season friendly, Sunderland won the game 2–0 with goals from Ross Wallace and Anthony Stokes at The Darlington Arena.[20] This was followed up by a shock defeat to Scunthorpe United on 21 July where they were beaten 1–0.[21] Sunderland went on a tour of Ireland, where they would play Bohemians, Cork City and Galway United. They beat Bohemians 1–0 on 28 July thanks to a Stern John goal,[22] but were held to a 1–1 draw at Cork City as Liam Miller scored the Sunderland goal.[23] Their final game of the tour against Galway United ended as a 4–0 win for Sunderland, with goals from Michael Chopra, Kieran Richardson, David Connolly and Stern John.[24] Juventus travelled to the Stadium of Light to commerorate its ten year anniversary. The game ended 1–1 as Daryl Murphy scored, but the Italian side scored with two minutes remaining to draw the game.[25]

Sunderland signed Dickson Etuhu from Norwich City for £1,500,000 on 17 July,[26] and Paul McShane from West Bromwich Albion on 26 July for £2,500,000.[27] With the start of the Premier League season looming, Sunderland broke their transfer record to buy Scottish international goalkeeper Craig Gordon from Heart of Midlothian for £9,000,000.[28] The club's last signing before the start of the season was Roy O'Donovan from Cork City for an undisclosed fee.[29]

August

Sunderland's season started against Tottenham Hotspur on 11 August 2007. Sunderland won the game through a last minute goal from Michael Chopra in front of an attendance of 43,967.[30] Their second game of the season was an away fixture to Birmingham City, a Paul McShane own goal had put Sunderland behind in the 28th minute, but Michael Chopra scored his second goal of the season to equalise. Birmingham took the lead again through Gary O'Connor but Sunderland scored another last minute goal, this time from Stern John to save a point.[31] On 24 August ex Manchester United and Newcastle United striker Andy Cole joined the club on a free transfer from Portsmouth.[32] Sunderland travelled to the JJB Stadium unbeaten on 18 August but lost 3–0 to Wigan Athletic.[33] On 25 September Liverpool beat Sunderland 2–0 by to give them their second consecutive defeat.[34] On the same day, Tobias Hysén returned to his native Sweden with IFK Göteborg after he and his wife were suffering from home sickness.[35] Luton Town produced a league cup shock as they beat Sunderland 3–0 at Kenilworth Road.[36] Sunderland signed three more players before the transfer deadline; Ian Harte from Levante on a free transfer,[37] Danny Higginbotham from Stoke City for £3,000,000,[38] and Kenwyne Jones from Southampton for £6,000,000 with Stern John going in the opposite direction.[39]

September

Sunderland opened the month with a 1–0 defeat away to Manchester United on 1 September, Louis Saha scored the winner 18 minutes from full time. Roy Keane said "I'm delighted with the overall performance. It would have been nice to test their goalkeeper a bit more but overall I'm delighted with the players' efforts." about the team's display.[40] Jack Pelter signed for Sunderland on 8 September from New Zealand team Canterbury United on a free trasfer in an original one month deal.[41] Two weeks after the defeat to Manchester United, Sunderland beat Reading 2–1 on 15 September. Kenwyne Jones and Ross Wallace scored the Sunderland goals in a game which was overshadowed by the tribute paid to 1973 FA Cup Final scorer Ian Porterfield who died on 11 September 2007.[42] Sunderland met Middlesbrough on 22 September in their first north east derby of the season. Grant Leadbitter scored in the 2nd minute to put Sunderland infornt, but two ex-Sunderland players; Julio Arca and Stewart Downing put Middlesbrough into the lead. Liam Miller scored an 89th minute volley to save a point for Sunderland.[43] Grant Leadbitter scored his second goal in as many games on 29 September as Blackburn Rovers beat Sunderland 2–1.[44]

October

October started with an away fixture against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on 7 October. Sunderland went 2–0 down within the first 14 minutes. However, Sunderland leveled the score at 2–2 with goals from Ross Wallace on the 25th minute and Kenwyne Jones on the 48 minute. Arsenal won the game 3–3 after a late Robin van Persie goal.[45] Sunderland suffered back-to-back defeats when they lost 3–1 away to West Ham United on 21 October. Kenwyne Jones got the goal for Sunderland.[46] Fulham came to the Stadium of Light on 27 October, Fulham took the lead in the 32nd minute with a 30 yard free kick from Simon Davies. Sunderland snatched a point when Kenywyne Jones scored an 86th minute equaliser. The wearsiders had gone down to ten men in the 67th minute when Greg Halford was sent off.[47]

November

Sunderland lost 1–0 away to Manchester City on 5 November after a goal from Stephen Ireland. Manager, Roy Keane, expressed his frustration in a post match interview saying "We didn't deserve anything. I don't feel we did enough to get anything out of the game. I don't think their keeper had too many saves to make, did he?".[48] 10 November was the first Tyne-Wear derby of the season. Danny Higginbotham put Sunderland into the lead shortly after half time, but James Milner drew Newcastle level on the 68th minute after his cross beat goalkeeper Craig Gordon into the far post. Sunderland had a chance to win the game when ex-Newcastle forward Michael Chopra headed against the bar minutes from full-time.[49] Sunderland ended the month on a low as they were beaten 7–1 away to Everton on 24 November. Dwight Yorke scored Sunderland's only goal just before half time. Roy Keane said "It's hard to take, but we lose as a team and I picked the team and sorted the tactics so I have no problem taking responsibility for what happened."[50]

December

On 1 December Sunderland beat Derby County 1–0. The defeat against Everton led to Craig Gordon being dropped from the side. He was replaced by Darren Ward who made a save to push Kenny Millers strike onto the post. With the game looking to be heading towards a draw, Anthony Stokes scrambled to ball in to win the game.[51] On 8 December Sunderland travelled to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea. Sunderland went behind in the 23rd minute through an Andriy Shevchenko goal. Chelsea won the game 2–0 after Liam Miller was sent off whilst giving a penalty away, which Frank Lampard scored.[52] Sunderland played Aston Villa on 15 December, Danny Higginbotham put Sunderland ahead with a 10th minute header. Villa midfielder Shaun Maloney equalised when he scored a from a 71st minute free kick. Sunderland could've won the game late on, but Danny Collins' header was ruled out by referee Steve Bennett for a foul. Roy Keane displayed his annoyment at Bennett saying "It sums up (the referee's) day. He was giving everything against us and to say we're disappointed would be an unbelievable understatement. You could sense he was waiting to blow his whistle. It would be nice to see him later."[53]

Reading reversed their defeat to Sunderland previously in the season by winning 2–1 on 22 December. Reading had lead 1–0 after a 69th minute goal from Ívar Ingimarsson. Michael Chopra leveled the match by scoring a 82nd minute penalty. A goal by Stephen Hunt in the 90th minute sparked controversy as it appeared not to have crossed the line.[54] Sunderland met Manchester United on Boxing Day at the Stadium of Light, they were beaten 4–0 in a game were Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn made the step up from the club's Youth system to the first team.[55] Martyn Waghorn promoted to first team from Youth system. Sunderland ended 2007 with a 3–1 home win to Bolton Wanderers on 29 December, Kieran Richardson, Kenwyne Jones and Daryl Murphy were the scorers.[56]

January

Sunderland began the new year with a 1–0 loss away to Blackburn Rovers on 1 January. Dean Whitehead had the chance to put Sunderland but missed his penalty kick. Minutes later Blackburn won a penalty of their own, Benni McCarthy converted the penalty before Dwight Yorke was sent of late on.[57] Jonny Evans returned to Sunderland on loan for the second time for remainder of season from Manchester United.[58] Sunderland met Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup third round as they lost 3–0 on 5 January.[59] On 12 January Kieran Richardson scored a double to beat Portsmouth 2–0 at the stadium of light.[60] Sunderland made their first premanent signing of the January transfer window when Frenchman Jean-Yves Mvoto signed from Paris Saint-Germain FC on 15 January for an undisclosed fee. Mvoto said "This is a big opportunity for me, I'm pleased to be at Sunderland."[61]

On 19 January Sunderland played against Tottenham Hotspur, an early Aaron Lennon goal saw Spurs take the lead, and Robbie Keanes 100th goal for the club in the 90th minute won the game for Tottenham at White Hart Lane.[62] Phil Bardsley signed for the club on 22 January from Manchester United for £2,000,000,[63] the next day Rade Prica also signed for the club, from AaB Aalborg for £2,000,000.[64] New signing Rade Prica scored a goal on his debut for Sunderland to wrap up a 2–0 wib at home to Birmingham City on 29 January. Daryl Murphy scored the first goal in the 15th minute.[65] Andy Reid signed for the club on the last day of the January trasfer window deadline from Charlton Athletic for £4,000,000.[66]

February

Sunderland made a losing start to the month as they lost 3–0 away to Liverpool on 2 February. They had been turned down two penalty appeals and Roy Keane said "We felt they were penalties. But I didn't feel we were going to get those decisions today."[67] Following a recent heart attack in a League Cup game between Leicester City and Nottingham Forest, Clive Clarke had his Sunderland contract terminated on 5 February due to the event whilst on loan at Leicester.[68] Sunderland bounced back from the defeat to Liverpool with a 2–0 win against Wigan Athletic on 9 February. Dickson Etuhu put them in the lead before Daryl Murphy scored a 25 yard strike in off the bar.[69] Sunderland however lost their next game 1-0 to Portsmouth on 23 February at Fratton Park.[70]

March

On 1 March Sunderland drew 0–0 away to Derby County. Michael Chopra could have put the team in the lead, only for it to be ruled out for offside. Sunderland's manager said, "He [Chopra] was clearly onside and we are always told that the advantage goes with the attacking player."[71] An Andrew Johnson goal on the verge of half time helped Everton to a 1–0 win at the Stadium of Light on 8 March.[72] Sunderland lost consecutive games when Chelsea beat them 1–0 on 15 March due to a Didier Drogba goal. Andy Reid came close to putting Sunderland infront as his free kick was plucked from the top corner by Carlo Cudicini.[73] Sunderland's first away win of the season came on 22 March when they won 1–0 at Villa Park against Aston Villa. An 83rd minute Michael Chopra scored the winning goal for Sunderland.[74] A 2–1 win at home to West Ham United on 29 February helped Sunderland to their first consecutive wins of the season. Kenwyne Jones' first goal since late December leveled the score at 1–1 and a 95th minute Andy Reid goal won the game.[75]

April

A 3–1 away win to Fulham on 5 April helped Sunderland to nine points in three games, as goals came from Danny Collins, Michael Chopra and Kenwyne Jones.[76] They lost 2–1 at home to Manchester City on 12 April. Manchester City were awarded a dubious penalty given by Mike Riley, and Elano converted it in the 79 minute. Dean Whitehead equalised with a near post volley after Andy Reid crossed the ball. Manchester City, however, still had time to win the game and Darius Vassell scored an 89th minute scuffed shot to beat Craig Gordon.[77] On the return fixture of the Tyne and Wear derby on 19 April Sunderland were defeated 2–0 away to Newcastle United.[78] The next game was another derby for Sunderland, this time the Tees-Wear derby on 26 April. Sunderland won the game 3–2 at home to Middlesbrough, with goals from Danny Higginbotham, Michael Chopra and an Emanuel Pogatetz own goal, thus securing their safety and staying in the Premier League.[79]

May

After securing their own security, Sunderland travelled to Bolton Wanderers on 3 May, who were not yet safe from relagation. Sunderland lost the game 2–0 at the Reebok Stadium.[80] On 11 May, the last game of the Premier League season, Sunderland played Arsenal at the Stadium of Light. Arsenal won the game 1–0 through a Theo Walcott goal. Sunderland also recorded their highest home attendance of the season, when the match was watched by 47,802 people.[81] Sunderland finished the season with 39 points in 15th place,[82] with Kenwyne Jones as top goal scorer with 7 goals.[83] Left back Danny Collins was named as Sunderland's player of the season, while on loan centre back Jonny Evans was named as the club's young player of the season for the second season running.[84] They finished with an average home attendance of 43,344 which was the seventh highest in the league.[85]

Match results

Legend

Win Draw Loss

Pre-season

Game Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Goalscorers Notes
1 18 July 2007 Darlington Away 2–0 4,500 Wallace, Stokes [20]
2 21 July 2007 Scunthorpe United Away 0–1 5,388 [21]
3 28 July 2007 Bohemian Away 1–0 5,033 John [22]
4 30 July 2007 Cork City Away 1–1 9,000 Miller [23]
5 1 August 2007 Galway United Away 4–0 5,000 Chopra, Richardson, Connolly, John [24]
6 4 August 2007 Juventus Home 1–1 25,852 Murphy [25]

Premier League

Main article: Premier League 2007-08
Game Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Goalscorers Notes
1 11 August 2007 Tottenham Hotspur Home 1–0 43,967 Chopra [30]
2 15 August 2007 Birmingham City Away 2–2 24,898 Chopra, John [31]
3 18 August 2007 Wigan Athletic Away 0–3 18,639 [33]
4 25 August 2007 Liverpool Home 0–2 45,645 [34]
5 1 September 2007 Manchester United Away 0–1 75,648 [40]
6 15 September 2007 Reading Home 2–1 39,272 Jones, Wallace [42]
7 22 September 2007 Middlesbrough Away 2–2 30,675 Leadbitter, Miller [43]
8 29 September 2007 Blackburn Rovers Home 1–2 41,252 Leadbitter [44]
9 7 October 2007 Arsenal Away 2–3 60,098 Jones, Wallace [45]
10 21 October 2007 West Ham United Away 1–3 34,913 Jones [46]
11 27 October 2007 Fulham Home 1–1 39,392 Jones [47]
12 5 November 2007 Manchester City Away 0–1 40,038 [48]
13 10 November 2007 Newcastle United Home 1–1 47,701 Higginbotham [49]
14 24 November 2007 Everton Away 1–7 38,594 Yorke [50]
15 1 December 2007 Derby County Home 1–0 42,380 Stokes [51]
16 8 December 2007 Chelsea Away 0–2 41,707 [52]
17 15 December 2007 Aston Villa Home 1–1 43,248 Higginbotham [53]
18 22 December 2007 Reading Away 1–2 24,082 Chopra (pen) [54]
19 26 December 2007 Manchester United Home 0–4 47,360 [55]
20 29 December 2007 Bolton Wanderers Home 3–1 42,058 Richardson, Jones, Murphy [56]
21 1 January 2008 Blackburn Rovers Away 0–1 23,212 [57]
22 12 January 2008 Portsmouth Home 2–0 37,369 Richardson (2) [60]
23 19 January 2008 Tottenham Hotspur Away 0–2 36,070 [62]
24 29 January 2008 Birmingham City Home 2–0 37,674 Murphy, Prica [65]
25 2 February 2008 Liverpool Away 0–3 43,244 [67]
26 9 February 2008 Wigan Athletic Home 2–0 43,600 Etuhu, Murphy [69]
27 23 February 2008 Portsmouth Away 0–1 20,139 [70]
28 1 March 2008 Derby County Away 0–0 33,058 [71]
29 8 March 2008 Everton Home 0–1 42,595 [72]
30 15 March 2008 Chelsea Home 0–1 44,679 [73]
31 22 March 2008 Aston Villa Away 1–0 42,640 Chopra [74]
32 29 March 2008 West Ham United Home 2–1 45,690 Jones, Reid [75]
33 5 April 2008 Fulham Away 3–1 25,053 Collins, Chopra, Jones [76]
34 12 April 2008 Manchester City Home 1–2 46,797 Whitehead [77]
35 19 April 2008 Newcastle United Away 0–2 52,305 [78]
36 26 April 2008 Middlesbrough Home 3–2 45,059 Higginbotham, Chopra, Pogatetz (O.G.) [79]
37 3 May 2008 Bolton Wanderers Away 0–2 25,053 [80]
38 11 May 2008 Arsenal Home 0–1 47,802 [81]

FA Cup

Main article: FA Cup 2007-08
Round Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Goalscorers Notes
3 5 January 2008 Wigan Athletic Home 0–3 20,821 [59]

League Cup

Main article: Football League Cup 2007-08
Round Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Goalscorers Notes
2 27 August 2007 Luton Town Away 0–3 4,401 [36]

League table

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Player details

Sources[86][87]
No. Pos. Name League FA Cup Carling Cup Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK Scotland Craig Gordon 34 0 1 0 0 0 35 0 1 0
2 DF England Greg Halford 8 0 0 0 1 0 9 0 1 2
3 DF Republic of Ireland Ian Harte 3 (5) 0 0 0 0 0 3 (5) 0 0 0
4 MF Nigeria Dickson Etuhu 18 (2) 1 0 0 1 0 20 (2) 1 5 0
5 DF Jamaica Nyron Nosworthy 29 0 1 0 1 0 31 0 3 0
6 DF Republic of Ireland Paul McShane 20 (1) 0 1 0 0 0 21 (1) 0 4 1
7 MF Trinidad and Tobago Carlos Edwards 11 (2) 0 0 0 0 0 11 (2) 0 0 0
8 MF England Dean Whitehead (c) 27 1 1 0 0 0 28 1 7 0
9 FW Republic of Ireland Anthony Stokes 8 (12) 1 0 0 1 0 9 (12) 1 1 0
10 MF England Kieran Richardson 15 (2) 3 1 0 0 0 16 (2) 3 3 0
11 FW Republic of Ireland Daryl Murphy 20 (8) 3 1 0 1 0 22 (8) 3 2 0
12 MF Republic of Ireland Liam Miller 16 (8) 1 0 0 1 0 17 (8) 1 4 1
13 GK Wales Darren Ward 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0
14 DF England Danny Higginbotham 21 3 0 0 0 0 21 3 1 0
15 DF Wales Danny Collins 32 (4) 1 1 0 0 0 33 (4) 1 6 0
16 FW England Michael Chopra 21 (12) 6 0 0 1 0 22 (12) 6 7 0
17 FW Trinidad and Tobago Kenwyne Jones 33 7 0 0 0 0 33 7 2 0
18 MF England Grant Leadbitter 17 (14) 2 0 (1) 0 1 0 18 (15) 2 5 0
19 MF Trinidad and Tobago Dwight Yorke 17 (3) 1 0 0 0 (1) 0 17 (4) 1 4 1
20 FW England Andy Cole 3 (4) 0 0 (1) 0 0 0 3 (5) 0 0 0
21 DF Scotland Russell Anderson 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 (2) 0 0 0
22 DF Republic of Ireland Clive Clarke 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 FW Republic of Ireland Roy O'Donovan 4 (13) 0 1 0 0 (1) 0 5 (14) 0 2 0
24 GK Northern Ireland Trevor Carson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 DF Northern Ireland Jean-Yves Mvoto 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 DF England Phil Bardsley 11 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 3 0
27 DF Slovakia Stanislav Varga 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 MF Republic of Ireland Graham Kavanagh 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
29 DF England Peter Hartley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MF England Jake Richardson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 FW Republic of Ireland David Connolly 1 (2) 0 0 (1) 0 0 (1) 0 1 (3) 0 1 0
32 GK Hungary Márton Fülöp 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
33 MF Scotland Ross Wallace 18 (3) 2 0 0 1 0 19 (2) 2 4 0
34 MF Republic of Ireland Billy Dennehy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
35 DF England Michael Kay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 DF Republic of Ireland Gavin Donoghue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 MF Northern Ireland Robbie Weir 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
38 MF England Jamie Chandler 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 FW England Martyn Waghorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 FW England David Dowson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41 DF Republic of Ireland Michael Liddle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
44 DF Northern Ireland Jonny Evans 15 0 1 0 0 0 16 0 0 0
45 DF Sweden Rade Prica 0 (6) 1 0 0 0 0 0 (6) 1 0 0
- DF New Zealand Jack Pelter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transfers

In

Date Pos Name From Fee Notes
17 May 2007 MF Robbie Weir Youth system – [15]
17 May 2007 MF Jamie Chandler Youth system – [15]
17 May 2007 FW David Dowson Youth system – [15]
11 June 2007 DF Greg Halford Charlton Athletic £3,000,000 [16]
27 June 2007 DF Russell Anderson Aberdeen £1,000,000 [88]
13 July 2007 FW Michael Chopra Cardiff City £5,000,000 [18]
16 July 2007 MF Kieran Richardson Manchester United Undisclosed fee [19]
17 July 2007 MF Dickson Etuhu Norwich City £1,500,000 [26]
26 July 2007 DF Paul McShane West Bromwich Albion £2,500,000 [27]
7 August 2007 GK Craig Gordon Heart of Midlothian £9,000,000 [28]
9 August 2007 FW Roy O'Donovan Cork City Undisclosed fee [89]
24 August 2007 FW Andy Cole Portsmouth Free [32]
29 August 2007 DF Ian Harte Levante Free [37]
29 August 2007 DF Danny Higginbotham Stoke City £3,000,000 [38]
29 August 2007 FW Kenwyne Jones Southampton £6,000,000 [39]
8 September 2007 DF Jack Pelter Canterbury United Free [41]
26 December 2007 FW Martyn Waghorn Youth system – [90]
15 January 2008 DF Jean-Yves Mvoto Paris Saint-Germain Undisclosed fee [61]
22 January 2008 DF Phil Bardsley Manchester United £2,000,000 [63]
23 January 2008 FW Rade Prica AaB Aalborg £2,000,000 [64]
31 January 2008 MF Andy Reid Charlton Athletic £4,000,000 [66]

Out

Date Pos Name To Fee Notes
18 May 2007 DF Kenny Cunningham – Retired [15]
18 May 2007 MF Tommy Miller Ipswich Town Released [15]
18 May 2007 MF William Mocquet Pau Released [15]
18 May 2007 FW Kevin Smith Aldershot Town Released [15]
19 July 2007 FW Stephen Elliott Wolverhampton Wanderers Undisclosed fee [17]
25 August 2007 MF Tobias Hysén Göteborg Undisclosed fee [35]
29 August 2007 FW Stern John Southampton Swap deal [39]
5 February 2008 DF Clive Clarke – Contract terminated [68]

Loans in

Date Pos Name From Fee Notes
4 January 2008 MF Jonny Evans Manchester United End of season [58]

Loans out

Date Pos Name To Fee Notes
7 July 2007 MF Arnau Riera Falkirk End of season [91]
3 August 2007 DF Stephen Wright Stoke City 3 January 2008 [92][93]
15 August 2007 GK Márton Fülöp Leicester City 2 January 2008 [94][95]
15 August 2007 DF Clive Clarke Leicester City Mid-November 2007 [94]
21 September 2007 MF Graham Kavanagh Sheffield Wednesday 31 October 2007 [96][97]
22 November 2007 MF Billy Dennehy Accrington Stanley 1 January 2008 [98]
4 January 2008 DF Stanislav Varga Burnley End of season [99][100]
29 January 2008 FW Andy Cole Burnley End of season [100]
31 January 2008 DF Greg Halford Charlton Athletic End of season [101]
31 January 2008 MF Graham Kavanagh Sheffield Wednesday End of season [102]
19 February 2008 DF Russell Anderson Plymouth Argyle End of season [103][104]
21 February 2008 FW David Dowson Chesterfield 21 March 2008 [105]
21 February 2008 DF Peter Hartley Chesterfield 21 March 2008 [105]
22 February 2008 GK Márton Fülöp Stoke City 26 February 2008 [106][107]

See also

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