Anthony Patterson reached an impressive milestone during Sunderland’s draw with QPR at the weekend.
After making just nine appearances while on loan at Notts County, Anthony Patterson was called up by Sunderland in 2022 and started the second half of the season as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper.
The young player’s debut in the starting lineup came during a 2-1 loss to Cheltenham Town, and he hasn’t been removed since.
After competing against players like Lee Burge, Ron-Thorben Hoffman, and Nathan Bishop, Patterson has established himself as an essential member of Sunderland’s team and has now entered an elite group at the Stadium of Light.
After competing against players like Lee Burge, Ron-Thorben Hoffman, and Nathan Bishop, Patterson has established himself as an essential member of Sunderland’s team and has now entered an elite group at the Stadium of Light.
The 23-year-old achieved history in the draw against QPR, according to BBC Radio Newcastle (via Sunderland AFC News And Banter Page). He was only the seventh player in Sunderland’s history to make 100 straight appearances. He was also the first player to do it this century.
“That is some achievement!” exclaimed BBC Sunderland analyst Nick Barnes in response to the number, which stunned him. A pleasant record to possess.
Unless he picks up an injury, Patterson is likely to keep his place in the team for the rest of the campaign, which could potentially take him up to 108 consecutive appearances.
Whether he can reach past that remains to be seen, as we could see the shot-stopper linked with a move away in the summer.
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