2022–23 Sunderland A.F.C. season

The 2022–23 season was Sunderland's 144th season in their existence, and the club's first season back in the Championship since the 2017–18 season, following their promotion via the play-offs in the previous season. In addition to the league, they also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

The club finished sixth in the Championship, and were defeated by Luton Town in the play off semi-finals.

Pre-season and friendlies
Sunderland announced they would travel to Portugal for a training camp which would include two pre-season friendlies. On 8 June, the club announced seven pre-season friendlies. A further addition to the Portugal tour schedule was confirmed, against Roma.

Matches
On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.

Play-offs
Sunderland finished 6th in the regular 2022–23 EFL Championship season, so were drawn against 3rd placed Luton Town in the Play-off Semi Final. The first leg took place at the Stadium of Light and the second leg took place at Kenilworth Road.

FA Cup
The Black Cats were drawn away to Shrewsbury Town in the third round and to Fulham in the fourth round.

EFL Cup
Sunderland were drawn away to Sheffield Wednesday in the first round.

Appearance summary
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! colspan="18" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Forwards


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Penalties record
Excludes penalties taken during Penalty shoot-outs.