Sunderland's season ended in disappointment with a 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
First half goals from Liam Palmer and Josh Windass gave the visitors the win to secure their safety from relegation.
The Black Cats finish the 2023-24 campaign 16th in the Championship.
What did you think of the result and the performance? Have your say here.
Mike Dodds has spoken to Nick Barnes ahead of Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday. You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.
In the latest Sunderland AFC Podcast, Nick Barnes and Colin White are joined by James Hunter from We Are Sunderland where the trio discuss the best moments of the Black Cats' season so far.
What have been your highlights? Have your say here.
Listen to the full Sunderland AFC Podcast on BBC Sounds here.
Image source, Getty ImagesMarco Gabbiadini has reflected on Patrick Roberts' season so far as "disappointing" with "shocking" outcomes.
Discussing the Sunderland winger's missed effort v Watford, as a pundit on BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport, the former Black Cats striker said, "It was absolutely poor.
"He'll be disappointed. He didn't mean to do it. It's just one of those things. He didn't sort his feet out in that situation.
"Last year, he was a joy to watch. Him and Amad, they were like some kind of party trick in the final third. You couldn't get the ball off the pair of them. They were all over the place.
"This year, maybe he's just not happy, maybe he's missing having a play on the same wavelength as him but the bottom line is his season has been a disappointment because his outcomes have been shocking."
How do you feel about Roberts' performances this season? Have your say here.
Image source, Sunderland AFCSunderland have announced a new partnership with retail company Fanatics until 2034.
In a statement on the Club website, the Black Cats say: "The partnership will enhance the shopping experience for Sunderland fans, with Fanatics becoming the exclusive operator for the Club’s online and stadium store.
"This will include significant investment in a new retail store at the Stadium of Light, which will be located at Black Cat House, forming part of the Club’s exciting plans to redefine fan experience across its retail, servicing and ticketing operations.
"Additional information relating to these developments will be communicated shortly.
"Fanatics has extensive experience of operating retail sites, with a network of more than 2,000 retail locations globally, including in-venue locations in the UK such as The FA Store at Wembley Stadium, the England Rugby Store at Twickenham, and Premier League and Championship stores, meaning Sunderland fans can expect to enjoy a first-class shopping experience, whether they shop in-person or online.
"The new SAFC online store, which will launch this June, will also be re-designed on Fanatics’ industry-leading Cloud Commerce Platform (CCP), which is used and trusted by many of the biggest sports organisations in the world.
"In addition, Fanatics will ensure SAFC fans have access to the widest assortment of high-quality merchandise ever made available on the store, including extensive product ranges for young supporters and women.
"Supporters will also have access to a dedicated customer service team, including a phoneline from 9:30am to 5pm, seven days a week, as part of a significant retail offering that signals the start of a new era for fan culture on Wearside."
How do you feel about this new partnership? Have your say here.
We asked for your reaction to Sunderland's 1-0 loss away to Watford. Here are some of your comments:
Colin: Not unexpected. Another huge lump of disappointment in a season that needs to end quickly.
Paul: Sums up Sunderland.
Jim: Let's just get over the finishing line. We over achieved last season so this year in comparison has been a major disappointment. There are some major decisions to be made over the summer right through the club. Let's make sure the managerial decision is the most positive decision to move us onwards and upwards.
Ann: New Manager and some more experienced players. We have the best home crowd - deserve better next season!!
Jacko: It seems the money men of this club had no intention of buying a decent striker this year, so can they please spend the money on a time machine and whisk us to the start of next season. This one has been just dire.
Richard: With a centre forward we would have been comfortable winners. Incredibly Dodds was quoted as saying this week that signing a number 9 in the summer is not a priority! Hopefully he will soon be gone.
Jed: What a mess Speakman has made of this season! If KLD has any sense he should sack him before he does any further damage. We could be in Birmingham's position next season!
Aji Alese has spoken to Nick Barnes after Sunderland's loss at Watford. You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.
Mike Dodds has spoken to Nick Barnes after Sunderland's loss at Watford. You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.
Ryan Andrews' goal gave Watford victory over Sunderland in the Hornets' first match since Tom Cleverley was installed as manager on a permanent basis.
A dull end-of-season affair between two mid-table sides was settled by a moment of quality midway through the second half.
Ismaël Koné played a perfect pass in behind the Sunderland defence and youngster Andrews coolly slotted past keeper Anthony Patterson.
The breakthrough came after Jack Clarke missed a great chance for Sunderland when he fired wide.
What did you think of the result and the performance? Have your say here.
Watford have won just two of their last 13 league games against Sunderland (D5 L6), with both of those victories in that time coming via 1-0 scorelines.
Sunderland have failed to win any of their last five away league games against Watford (D4 L1), with three of those draws ending 2-2. Across their 20 visits to Vicarage Road in the EFL, the Black Cats have kept just two clean sheets in total.
Three of Watford’s last four league games have ended goalless and the Hornets have more goalless draws than any other team in the Championship this season (6). If they draw this game goalless, April 2024 will be the first month the Hornets have had four 0-0 draws since March 1973.
Watford defender Ryan Porteous has received 14 yellow cards in the Championship this season. In Championship history, only three players have been booked 15+ times in one season: Paul Robinson in 2013-14 (15), Jack Colback in 2018-19 (15) and Matt Crooks in 2021-22 (16).
16-year-old Chris Rigg has made 19 Championship appearances this season for Sunderland. He could become the fifth player to play 20 Championship matches aged 16 or younger, after Jude Bellingham (34), Ryan Sessegnon (26), Connor Wickham (22) and Theo Walcott (21).
