Sunderland now have eight games left to ensure they remain in the League One promotion picture. Alex Neil has managed to end their run of disappointing results, with the Black Cats charge now heading in the right direction.
But there remain some huge games to come before the end of the season. The top two automatic places are likely out of Sunderland's reach - although you never know - with Rotherham and Wigan looking in good shape to seal first and second.
However, the Black Cats remain play-off contenders, with their fate in their own hands in the final months of the season. The Wearsiders have some tough games left on their schedule - notably against league leaders Rotherham and promotion rivals Oxford United and Plymouth Argyle.
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There are some more 'winnable' games on the horizon, not that you will catch Neil saying as much. Sunderland have dropped too many points in games they 'should' win, but will go into matches against the likes of Morecambe, Cambridge, Gillingham and Shrewsbury as firm favourites.
How will the final League One table look? There are sure to plenty of twists and turns before the final whistle sounds at Morecambe on April 30, but you can make a prediction here.
We've collated the fixtures from all the sides still in the promotion picture. All you have to do is predict the result - home win, away win or draw - for each game above. We'll then compile the final League One table based on your predictions.
Can Sunderland seal their play-off place, or even an ambitious crack at the top two? Or will their mid-season slump prove costly when their rivals play their games in hand? If they make the play-offs, who will they face in the semi-finals?
Remember it will be third vs sixth and fourth vs fifth for the chance to play at Wembley in the final. Have a go and share your final table with us on social media at @ChronicleSAFC.
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