2011–12 Sunderland A.F.C. season
| 2011–12 season | |||
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| Chairman | Niall Quinn (until 20 February) Ellis Short (from 20 February) | ||
| Manager | Steve Bruce (until 30 November) Eric Black (caretaker) Martin O'Neill (from 30 November) | ||
| Stadium | Stadium of Light | ||
| Premier League | 13th | ||
| League Cup | Second round | ||
| FA Cup | Sixth round | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Nicklas Bendtner (8) All: Nicklas Bendtner (8) Sebastian Larsson (8) Stéphane Sessègnon (8) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 47,751 (vs. Newcastle United) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 26,042 (vs. Arsenal) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 39,095 | ||
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The 2011–12 season, Sunderland competed in the Premier League. They finished the season in 13th place, ending with a total of 45 points.