Every competitive match Sunderland played in 1945–46 — 6 matches, 4 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost, with scorers and attendances where the record holds them.
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Their season | Score | Scorers | Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 1946 | FA Cup | A | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town 1945–46 | 3–1 | Cyril Brown 13, Alexander Hastings 30, Arthur Housam 55 | |
| 9 Jan 1946 | FA Cup | H | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town 1945–46 | 2–1 | Cliff Whitelum 12, Alexander Hastings 43 | |
| 26 Jan 1946 | FA Cup | H | Bury | 3–1 | Cyril Brown 43, Cyril Brown 50, Len Duns 70 | ||
| 29 Jan 1946 | FA Cup | A | Bury | 4–5 | Tommy White 28, Ken Walshaw 30, Cyril Brown 50, Eddie Burbanks 104 | ||
| 9 Feb 1946 | FA Cup | H | Birmingham City | Birmingham City 1945–46 | 1–0 | Len Duns 69 | |
| 13 Feb 1946 | FA Cup | A | Birmingham City | Birmingham City 1945–46 | 1–3 | Cyril Brown 48 |
14 of the goals in this season carry a named scorer.
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