The 2002-03 campaign delivered a devastating, record-breaking collapse for Sunderland as The Black Cats finished bottom, 20th in the Premier League, resulting in relegation with a then-record low of just 19 points. The season was defined by extreme turbulence, featuring three different managers, Peter Reid, Howard Wilkinson, and finally Mick McCarthy, who could not stop the historic slide. Despite the enduring presence of star forward Kevin Phillips, whose six league goals were not enough, the team set a grim milestone of 15 consecutive league defeats to end the year. It was an unforgettable and painful season that marked the end of their top-flight spell and remains a defining, dark chapter in the club's modern history.