2008–09 Sunderland A.F.C. season Premier League Premier League

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 August 2008 | Liverpool | Home | 0–1 | 43259 |
| 2 | 23 August 2008 | Tottenham Hotspur | Away | 2–1 | 36064 |
| 3 | 31 August 2008 | Manchester City | Home | 0–3 | 39622 |
| 4 | 13 September 2008 | Wigan Athletic | Away | 1–1 | 18015 |
| 5 | 20 September 2008 | Middlesbrough | Home | 2–0 | 38388 |
| 6 | 27 September 2008 | Aston Villa | Away | 1–2 | 38706 |
| 7 | 4 October 2008 | Arsenal | Home | 1–1 | 40199 |
| 8 | 18 October 2008 | Fulham | Away | 0–0 | 25116 |
| 9 | 25 October 2008 | Newcastle United | Home | 2–1 | 47936 |
| 10 | 29 October 2008 | Stoke City | Away | 0–1 | 26731 |
| 11 | 1 November 2008 | Chelsea | Away | 0–5 | 41693 |