But just how many late goals have The Black Cats side netted this season? We take a look at the number of goals SAFC and their League One rivals have scored in the final 15 minutes during their matches so far. Scroll and click through the pages to find out:
1. MK Dons
Goals scored in the last 15 minutes of matches: 1 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Bolton Wanderers
Goals scored in the last 15 minutes of matches: 1 Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Rochdale
Goals scored in the last 15 minutes of matches: 3 Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
4. Lincoln City
Goals scored in the last 15 minutes of matches: 3 Photo: Matthew Lewis