2012–13 Sunderland A.F.C. season

Sunderland
2012–13 season
ChairmanEllis Short
ManagerMartin O'Neill
(until 30 March 2013)
Paolo Di Canio
(from 31 March 2013)
StadiumStadium of Light
Premier League17th
FA CupThird round
League CupFourth round
Top goalscorerLeague:
Steven Fletcher (11)

All:
Steven Fletcher (11)
Highest home attendance47,456 (vs. Newcastle United)
Lowest home attendance17,505 (vs. Bolton Wanderers)
Average home league attendance40,544

The 2012–13 season was Sunderland's sixth consecutive season in the top division of English football, the Premier League. They finished the season in 17th place.