1998–99 season | |||
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Chairman | Bob Murray | ||
Manager | Peter Reid | ||
Stadium | Stadium of Light | ||
First Division | 1st (champions) | ||
FA Cup | Fourth round | ||
League Cup | Semi-finals | ||
Top goalscorer |
League: Phillips (23) All: Phillips (25) |
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Average home league attendance | 38,745 | ||
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During the 1998–99 English football season, Sunderland A.F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.
In the 1998–99 season, Sunderland secured their Premier League place by winning the Division One title with a then record 105 League points having topped the First Division table since 24 October 1998. They clinched promotion on 13 April 1999 by winning 5–2 at Bury.
NB In the Football League goals scored (F) takes precedence over goal difference
Sunderland's score comes first
[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.