[113], Two years later, Sunderland reached the Second Division play-off final, after beating Newcastle United in the semi-final. [28] They followed this by winning the Charity Shield against FA Cup winners Arsenal. A Second Division club at the time, Sunderland won the game thanks mostly to the efforts of their goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery, who saved two of Leeds shots at goal in quick succession, one being from hot-shot Peter Lorimer. The club has had a historically large and passionate following, with the club seeing attendance figures larger than other more fashionable clubs. Sunderland have won a total of six Football League Championships including three in the space of four seasons, along with being runners-up five times. [66] In the 194546 season, after the end of the war while the League was still suspended, the FA Cup resumed. [5] Their first ground was the Blue House Field in Hendon, close to James Allan's school, and they would change their home four times in seven years before settling at Newcastle Road in 1886. [52] He was replaced by Johnny Cochrane, who arrived from St Mirren. [24], After taking Sunderland to three English League championship titles manager Watson resigned at the end of the 189596 season, in order to join Liverpool. [5][64] Former Ireland manager Mick McCarthy took over at the club, and, in 2005, he took Sunderland up as champions for the third time in less than 10 years. In 1997, Sunderland moved to their present ground, Stadium of Light in Monkwearmouth, which was opened by Prince Andrew, Duke of York. [188] Despite the nickname being made official only relatively recently, the black cat has been used as an emblem of the club throughout most of its history. [135], Sunderland moved to Newcastle Road in 1886. [75] After being named Sunderland's Young Player of the Year for two seasons in a row,[76] local player Jordan Henderson was transferred to Liverpool at the end of the 201011 season, where he went on to win the Champions League among other achievements. At the League's annual meeting that considered this application, Sunderland offered to pay towards other clubs' travelling costs, to compensate for the extra distance these club would need to travel. Favourites Man City wary of history repeating itself | Reuters However, in that season Sunderland embarked on a run leading to the FA Cup final, where they lost 20 to Liverpool,[118] They had previously beaten Chelsea in a quarter-final replay. [122] In a period which included six managers in ten years, Buxton was sacked in 1995. First FA Cup match: Redcar 31 Sunderland, 8 November 1884. However, under new manager Denis Smith, promotion was gained at the first attempt; Sunderland returned to the Second Division as Third Division champions in 1988. Sunderland win 5-3 on penalties Sunderland 1-1 Lincoln City: Black Cats win on penalties to reach Papa John's Trophy final Last updated on 17 February 2021 17 February 2021 . Sunderland 1 Tranmere Rovers 0 Gooch (57') FT HT 0-0 McGeady (57') Assists Relive the 2020-21 EFL Trophy final as it happened 14 March 2021 Summary Sunderland beat Tranmere to win 2020-21. Sunderland [114], Parkinson was sacked in November 2020 and was replaced by Lee Johnson the following month. The club has a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Newcastle United, with whom the TyneWear derby has been contested since 1898. [2][3][4], Competitive matches only. They were finalists in the 1985 and 2014 Football League Cup Final, where they were beaten respectively by Norwich City and Manchester City. French brand Le Coq Sportif produced kits between 1981 and 1983. [185] As a result of the success of the first series, a second season was confirmed, despite opposition from many club members. [128] This badge was first used on the match day shirt in 1977, replacing the simple black 'SAFC' initials which had been used since 1973. Nike returned between 2000 and 2004. To find out more click here, Former player, manager and chairman, Niall Quinn. Streaming is available through desktop and through the SAFSEE mobile app. Portsmouth are looking to become the first team ever to retain the Football League Trophy, having won the last edition in 2018-19 against Sunderland. For Sunderland, the immediate post-war years were characterised by significant spending; the club paid 18,000 (677,000 today) for Carlisle United's Ivor Broadis in January 1949. [92] Gus Poyet was announced as his replacement,[93] and led Sunderland to the 2014 Football League Cup Final, where they were defeated 31 by Manchester City. Sunderland", "Peter O'Toole Dies Sunderland Most Famous Supporter is Dead", "Stadium of Light casts a dark shadow over Sunderland", "McCarthy set to take charge as Wilkinson goes", "Keane eyes Mido and Gordon as Ranieri backs Black Cats to surprise", "Premier League new boys face uphill task", "Steve Bruce set for Sunderland talks while Ellis Short completes takeover", "Sunderland AFC's academy graduates where are they now? Sunderland Association Football Club (/sndrlnd/ (listen), locally /sndln/) is an English professional football club based in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. [6], Competitive matches only, appearances including substitutes appear in brackets.[8]. Sunderland soar back to Championship with playoff final win over Wycombe Ben Fisher at Wembley Sat 21 May 2022 12.01 EDT Last modified on Sun 22 May 2022 00.34 EDT Alex Neil walked into his. [138] In January 1990, the Taylor Report was released after overcrowding at Hillsborough Stadium resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans. [40] This period in their history also saw the goalscoring of Charlie Buchan, who went on to score 221 goals for Sunderland,[41] making him (as of 2009) the second highest goal-scorer in the club's history, behind Bob Gurney.

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