competed in the Football League First Division.
A poor first half of the 1993–94 season resulted in Terry Butcher being sacked with the Black Cats in the relegation zone and Mick Buxton was appointed as his successor.
[1] A tightening of the team's defence led to an improvement in results and Sunderland finished the season in 12th place.
Sunderland's score comes first[2] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.