2011–12 Sunderland A.F.C. season
The 2011–12 season, Sunderland competed in the Premier League. They finished the season in 13th place, ending with a total of 45 points.
Results
Pre-season
Premier League
Managerial change
After winning just 2 of their first 13 Premier League games and following the defeat by Wigan Athletic, chairman Ellis Short moved to sack Steve Bruce on 30 November. Assistant manager Eric Black assumed first team responsibilities until a new manager could be found. Martin O'Neill was appointed manager on 3 December with a three-year contract.Table
League Cup
FA Cup
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Goal scorers
Overall
Updated 13 May 2012Squad
Transfers
In
Total spending: £28,350,000Out
Total income: £25,000,000Awards
Monthly awards
| Award | Month/Round | Winner |
| Premier League Manager of the Month | December | Martin O'Neill |
| FA Cup Player of the Round | Fifth round | Kieran Richardson |
End of Season Awards
| Supporters' Association's Young Player of the Year | Supporters' Association's Player of the Year | Player of the Year | Young Player of the Year | Goal of the Season | Save of the Season | Team Performance of the Season |
| James McClean | Stéphane Sessègnon | Stéphane Sessègnon | James McClean | Fraizer Campbell against Norwich City | Simon Mignolet against Newcastle United | 1-0 win against Manchester City |