The Black Cats host Sheffield United and Luton Town on Wednesday and Saturday respectively in games that could go a long way in shaping their season.
Their 1-0 win over Norwich City reignited their play-off ambitions and with these crucial games to come, this week could prove to be a pivotal time in Sunderland’s season.
If they are to make good on their early season play-off promise and finish in the top six, then they will hope to make the Stadium of Light a fortress between now and the end of the season.
Here, using data provided by Transfermarkt, we take a look at the top league attendances in England so far this season to see where Sunderland rank.
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1. Middlesbrough
Average league attendance at the Riverside this season = 25,342 Photo: George Wood
2. Ipswich Town
Average league attendance at Portman Road this season = 25,625 Photo: Stephen Pond
3. Norwich City
Average league attendance at Carrow Road this season = 26,642 Photo: Stephen Pond
4. Derby County
Average league attendance at Pride Park this season = 26,886 Photo: Naomi Baker