Sunderland's place in Championship away table compared to Leeds, Sheffield United and Burnley after Stoke loss

The Stadium of Light has provided a solid foundation for Sunderland’s promotion bid so far this season. Ahead of a home double header against promotion rivals Sheffield United and struggling Portsmouth over the next week, the Black Cats will hope to preserve their unbeaten record on their home patch and ensure they remain firmly in contention for one of the two automatic promotion places.

Although their record at the Stadium of Light remains unblemished, the same can not be said of Sunderland’s away form as Sunday’s away defeat at Stoke City proved to be the fourth time Regis Le Bris’ side have been beaten on the road this season.

As we enter what could be a dramatic second half to the season where the importance of every game will be heightened with every passing week, The Echo takes a look at home Sunderland’s away record compares to their rivals in the race for promotion.