1988–89 Sunderland A.F.C. season

During the 1988–89 season Sunderland competed in the Football League Second Division.

They finished 11th in the league after being promoted from the Third Division the previous season.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

[1] Sunderland's score comes first.