Career
He plays as a midfielder, currently for Bedlington Terriers. Sunderland began his career as a trainee with Blackpool, turning professional in July 1994. He made just three appearances for Blackpool, all as a substitute, and had a spell on loan with Northwich Victoria in October 1995, before leaving to join Scarborough on a free transfer in March 1996.
He was released by Hartlepool at the end of the season and in August 1997 joined Gateshead.
He later played for Ashington before joining Queen of the South on 19 June 2000. He played nearly 50 games before leaving in January 2002, joining Whitley Bay.
He left Bay to return to Ashington in August 2004, and helped the Colliers to promotion to the Northern League First Division in 2004. He joined Bedlington Terriers in July 2008.
