2011–12 Sunderland A.F.C. season

The 2011–12 season, Sunderland competed in the Premier League. They finished the season in 13th place, ending with a total of 45 points.

Managerial change
After winning just 2 of their first 13 Premier League games and following the defeat by Wigan Athletic, chairman Ellis Short moved to sack Steve Bruce on 30 November. Assistant manager Eric Black assumed first team responsibilities until a new manager could be found. Martin O'Neill was appointed manager on 3 December with a three-year contract.

Appearances and goals

 * colspan="14"|Players that played for Sunderland this season that have left the club or went out on loan:
 * colspan="14"|Players that played for Sunderland this season that have left the club or went out on loan:


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Overall
Updated 13 May 2012

Squad

 * Squad at end of season

In
Total spending: £28,350,000

Out
Total income: £25,000,000