2001–02 Sunderland A.F.C. season

During the 2001–02 season, Sunderland competed in the FA Premier League.

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

Results
Sunderland's score comes first

First-team squad

 * Squad at end of season

Reserves

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

Appearances and goals

 * As of end of season

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders:

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards:


 * colspan="14"|Players no longer with club:
 * colspan="14"|Players no longer with club:


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