2023–24 Sunderland A.F.C. season

The 2023–24 season was the 145th season in the history of Sunderland and their second consecutive season in the Championship. The club also participated in the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup.

Pre-season and friendlies
On 20 February 2023, Sunderland announced a tour of the United States as part of their pre-season preparations, with friendlies against lower-league sides San Antonio FC and New Mexico United. A third and final stateside friendly was announced a few days later, against North Carolina. On May 18, the club confirmed a further two friendlies, against local sides Gateshead and South Shields. In June, a sixth pre-season opposition was added, with a trip to Hartlepool United planned. A home friendly against RCD Mallorca was also announced.

Matches
On 22 June, the EFL Championship fixtures were released.

FA Cup
Sunderland entered the competition in the third round, as a Championship side, and were drawn at home to arch-rivals Newcastle United, being the first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

EFL Cup
Sunderland were drawn at home against Crewe Alexandra in the first round.

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

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

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

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


 * }

Penalties record
Excludes penalties taken during Penalty shoot-outs.