Sunderland laid low by travel bug
It's about time Sunderland found a cure for their travel sickness.
Their away record is the worst in the Premiership - in fact, it's the worst in all four pro divisions.
And you have to look down as far down the leagues as Droylsden - propping up the Football Conference - to find another side that has yet to win on the road this season.
Sunderland's home form is fine. In fact it's better than fine, as the Black Cats' record of seven home wins and 24 points from 13 games on home soil is better than any side outside the top seven.
What on Earth happens to the Wearsiders when they head down the A1?
If Sunderland's away form was half as good - even one-third as good - as their home form, they would be sitting pretty in midtable.
But a return of just two points from a possible 39 on their travels has held them back in a big way.
Sunderland's next two games see them go to Portsmouth on Saturday and then to Derby the following weekend.
Pompey have won just three times on their own patch and claimed seven draws - one of the worst home records in the top flight.
And Derby have THE worst home record in the division, with just one win and six points claimed at Pride Park.
Sunderland fans will be praying the end of Sunderland's miserable run is finally in sight.
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