2008–09 Sunderland A.F.C. season

[4] Roy Keane began his managerial tenure in the Premier League with a win over Tottenham Hotspur through a last minute goal from Michael Chopra.

[7] A tribute was paid to 1973 FA Cup Final goalscorer Ian Porterfield in a game against Reading.

[10][11] They sealed their Premier League safety in a 3–2 win over local rivals Middlesbrough through a 90th-minute goal from Daryl Murphy.

Source: 11v11 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

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