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| Full name | Sunderland Association Football Club | |||
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| Short name | SAFC | |||
| Founded | 1879 (as Sunderland and District Teachers) |
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| Ground | Stadium of Light | |||
| Capacity | 49,000 | |||
| Owner | Kyril Louis-Dreyfus (64%) Juan Sartori (36%) |
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| Chairman | Kyril Louis-Dreyfus | |||
| Head coach | Régis Le Bris | |||
| League | Premier League | |||
| 2018–19 | League One, 5th of 24 | |||
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Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional football club. It is based in Sunderland, England. The team will play in the top league, the Premier League, in the 2025–26 season. They earned their spot by winning the play-offs in the 2024–25 EFL Championship season.
The club started in 1879. Sunderland has won the top league title six times. They also won the FA Cup twice, in 1937 and 1973. In 1936, they won the FA Charity Shield. They also reached the finals of the Football League Cup in 1985 and 2014.
Sunderland is known as the Black Cats. They play their home games at the Stadium of Light. This stadium can hold 49,000 fans. They moved there in 1997 from their old ground, Roker Park. Sunderland has a big rivalry with Newcastle United. This rivalry is called the Tyne–Wear derby. It has been going on since 1898. The team wears red and white striped shirts with black shorts.
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History of Sunderland AFC
How Sunderland AFC Started (1879–1908)
The club was first called Sunderland and District Teachers A.F.C. A schoolmaster named James Allan started it in 1879. A year later, in September 1880, it was officially formed. It was then renamed Sunderland A.F.C. and allowed non-teachers to join.
Sunderland joined The Football League for the 1890–91 season. Tom Watson became their first manager in 1888. In the late 1800s, the league's founder, William McGregor, called them the "Team of All Talents." This was after they beat Aston Villa 7–2.
Sunderland won the league championship in the 1891–92 season. This was just one season after joining the league. They won the title again the next season. Their Scottish centre forward John Campbell scored over 30 goals in both seasons. They were the first team to score 100 goals in a season.
Sunderland nearly won a third title in a row in the 1893–94 season. They finished second behind Aston Villa. But they won the title back in the 1894–95 season. Campbell was the league's top scorer for the third time. Sunderland then played Scottish champions Heart of Midlothian. This game was called the "World Championship" match.
Their goalkeeper, Ned Doig, set a record. He did not let in any goals in 87 of his 290 top division games. From 1886 to 1898, Sunderland played at Newcastle Road. In 1898, the club moved to Roker Park. This would be their home for almost 100 years. It could hold 30,000 people at first.
Manager Watson left in 1896 to join Liverpool. Robert Campbell took over. Sunderland did not win any titles during his three seasons.
Scotsman Alex Mackie became manager in 1899. After finishing second in 1900–01, the club won their fourth league title in the 1901–02 season. They also won the Sheriff of London Charity Shield.
In December 1902, Arthur Bridgett joined Sunderland. He was captain for ten years. He also played for England eleven times.
More League Titles and FA Cup Glory (1908–1945)
On 5 December 1908, Sunderland had their biggest league win ever. They beat rivals Newcastle United 9–1. Under Irish manager Bob Kyle, the club won the league again in 1913. But they lost their first FA Cup final 1–0 to Aston Villa.
The First World War stopped the league for a while. After the league restarted, Sunderland almost won another championship in the 1922–23 season. They finished second to Liverpool. They were also close the next season, finishing third. The club barely avoided being relegated in the 1927–28 season. This was despite Dave Halliday scoring 35 goals. Halliday scored even more goals the next season, with 43 in 42 games. This is still a club record for goals in one season.
The club's sixth league championship came in the 1935–36 season. This was under Scottish manager Johnny Cochrane. They scored 109 goals that season. Raich Carter and Bobby Gurney each scored 31 goals. They then won the Charity Shield against FA Cup winners Arsenal.
That season had a sad event. The young goalkeeper, Jimmy Thorpe, died after being kicked during a game. He kept playing but collapsed later and died in hospital. This led to a rule change. Players were no longer allowed to raise their foot to a goalkeeper who had the ball.
Sunderland won the FA Cup the next season. They beat Preston North End 3–1 at Wembley Stadium. During the Second World War, some football was played to boost spirits. Sunderland reached the final of the Football League War Cup in 1942.
Ups and Downs: "Bank of England" to Cup Finals (1945–1995)
After the war, Sunderland spent a lot of money on players. They paid £18,000 for Carlisle United's Ivor Broadis in 1949. Broadis was also Carlisle's manager. This was the first time a player transferred himself to another club! They also paid record fees for Len Shackleton and Trevor Ford. Because of this, they were called the "Bank of England club." The club finished third in the First Division in 1950. This was their best finish since 1936.
In the late 1950s, Sunderland had problems. The club was found to have paid players more than allowed in 1957. They were fined £5,000. Their chairman and three directors were suspended. The next year, Sunderland was relegated from the top division for the first time in 68 years.
Sunderland was out of the top league for six years. They were promoted to Division One in 1964. At the end of the 1960s, they were relegated again to the Second Division.
Sunderland won their last major trophy in 1973. They beat Don Revie's Leeds United 1–0 in the FA Cup Final. Sunderland was a Second Division club at the time. Goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery played a huge part in the win. Ian Porterfield scored the winning goal. Only two other clubs have won the FA Cup while playing outside the top league since 1973.
By winning the FA Cup, Sunderland played in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. This was their only time in a European competition. They beat Vasas Budapest but lost to Sporting of Portugal. After six seasons in the Second Division, Sunderland was promoted to Division One in the 1975–76 season. But they were relegated again the next season.
Sunderland played in their first League Cup final in 1985. They lost 1–0 to Norwich City. In 1987, Sunderland had a very low point. They were relegated to the Third Division for the first time. Under new chairman Bob Murray and manager Denis Smith, the club was promoted the next season.
In 1990, they were promoted back to the top league in a strange way. They lost to Swindon Town in the play-off final. But Swindon's promotion was taken away due to financial problems. So, Sunderland was promoted instead. They stayed up for one year before being relegated again.
Sunderland's next big final was the 1992 FA Cup final. As a Second Division club, they hoped to repeat 1973. But they lost 2–0 to Liverpool.
New Stadium, Promotions, and Relegations (1995–2006)
In 1995, Sunderland was close to going back to the third division. Peter Reid became manager and quickly improved things. He stayed manager for seven years. After being promoted from Division One in the 1995–96 season, Sunderland played in the Premier League. But they finished near the bottom and were relegated.
In 1997, Sunderland moved from Roker Park to the Stadium of Light. This new stadium had 42,000 seats. It was the biggest stadium built in England after the Second World War at the time. The capacity was later increased to 49,000.
Sunderland returned to the Premier League in 1999 as champions of the First Division. They earned a record 105 points. That season, Sunderland finished seventh. Kevin Phillips won the European Golden Shoe for scoring 30 goals in his first top-flight season.
They finished seventh again in the 2000–01 season. But the next two seasons were not as good. They were relegated to the second division in 2003 with a record low of 19 points. Former Ireland manager Mick McCarthy took over. In 2005, he led Sunderland to become champions again. However, their time in the top league was short. Sunderland was relegated again, this time with a new record low of 15 points. McCarthy left, and former player Kevin Ball took over temporarily.
New Owners and Many Managers (2006–2016)
After being relegated from the Premier League, an Irish group called the Drumaville Consortium took over the club. It was led by former player Niall Quinn. Quinn hired former Manchester United captain Roy Keane as the new manager. Under Keane, the club improved. They had a 17-game unbeaten run and won promotion back to the Premier League. Keane resigned in 2008.
Before the next season, American businessman Ellis Short bought the club completely. Steve Bruce became the new manager in June. One of Bruce's first signings was Darren Bent for £10 million. A year later, they bought Ghana international Asamoah Gyan for about £13 million. This was a new club record.
Sunderland started the 2010–11 season well. But Bent left for Aston Villa in January 2011. Sunderland received a record £24 million for him. They still finished 10th, their highest top-flight finish in 10 years. Local player Jordan Henderson was sold to Liverpool in 2011. He later won the Champions League with Liverpool.
Short became chairman in October 2011. Bruce was sacked in November 2011. Martin O'Neill replaced him. O'Neill was sacked in March 2013. Italian Paolo Di Canio became his replacement. This caused some controversy. Sunderland avoided relegation with one game left. Di Canio was sacked after a bad start to the 2013–14 season. There were also reports of problems with his players.
Gus Poyet became the new manager. He led Sunderland to the 2014 Football League Cup Final. They lost 3–1 to Manchester City. In March 2015, Poyet was sacked. Veteran Dutchman Dick Advocaat was appointed. He saved the club from relegation. He resigned eight games into the 2015–16 season. Sam Allardyce became the next manager in October 2015. The club avoided relegation again that season.
Moving Divisions and New Owners (2016–Present)
In July 2016, Allardyce left to manage the England national team. David Moyes was appointed as his replacement. Under Moyes, Sunderland had their worst start ever to a Premier League season. They only got two points from their first 10 games. The club was relegated at the end of 2016–17. They finished last in the table. Moyes resigned. In June 2017, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who came from Sunderland's youth academy, was sold to Everton for £25 million. This was a record for a British goalkeeper.
After relegation, Simon Grayson became the new manager. The club started the 2017–18 EFL Championship season very poorly. This was shown in the Netflix series Sunderland 'Til I Die. Grayson was sacked in October. Chris Coleman replaced him. In April 2018, after a second relegation in a row, this time to League One, the club was sold to Stewart Donald and Juan Sartori. Coleman was then let go.
Jack Ross became the new manager in May 2018. In their first season in League One, they reached the final of the EFL Trophy. They also finished 5th and reached the play-off final. But they lost to Charlton Athletic at Wembley. After a disappointing start to the 2019–20 season, Ross was sacked. Phil Parkinson replaced him. Sunderland finished 8th that season, their lowest league position ever. The final standings were decided by points per game because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parkinson was sacked in November 2020. Lee Johnson replaced him the next month. Later that month, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus agreed to buy a controlling share in the club. The takeover was completed in February 2021. In May 2021, the club missed out on promotion again. They lost to Lincoln City in the play-off semi-finals.
In February 2022, Alex Neil became head coach. This was after Johnson was dismissed. After finishing fifth in League One, Sunderland qualified for the play-offs. They beat Sheffield Wednesday 2–1. Then they beat Wycombe Wanderers 2–0 in the final. This meant they returned to the second division after four years. Tony Mowbray took over as head coach in August. Sunderland finished 6th. They were knocked out of the play-off semi-final by Luton Town. Mowbray was sacked in December 2023. Michael Beale replaced him. Beale was sacked after only 12 games, the shortest time for a Sunderland manager. Interim manager Mike Dodds finished the 2023–24 season in 16th place. French manager Régis Le Bris became head coach in June 2024.
In 2023, Stewart Donald officially left Sunderland. Juan Sartori bought his remaining shares. Now, Louis-Dreyfus owns 64% of the club, and Sartori owns 36%.
Sunderland finished fourth in the 2024-25 EFL Championship. They qualified for the play-offs and met Coventry City. They won the first game 2-1 away. They drew the home game 1-1 with a late goal from Daniel Ballard. This meant a 3-2 win overall. In the final on 24 May 2025, Sunderland came from behind to beat Sheffield United 2-1. Goals from Eliezer Mayenda and Tom Watson secured their return to the Premier League. This was after eight years away from the top division.
Team Colours and Club Badge
Sunderland first played in an all-blue kit until 1884. Then they wore red and white halved shirts. They started using their current red and white stripes in the 1887–88 season.
Their old club badge had a ship, part of the Sunderland coat of arms, a black cat, and a football. In 1972, the badge changed. It removed the black cat but still had a ship, a football, and red and white stripes. This badge was first used on the shirt in 1977. The top and border of the badge were blue until 1991, when they became black.
When they moved to the Stadium of Light in 1997, Sunderland got a new badge. It has four parts. The top right and bottom left parts show their red and white colours. The ship was removed. The top left part shows the Penshaw Monument. The bottom right part shows the Wearmouth Bridge. A colliery wheel at the top remembers the area's mining history. The Stadium of Light was built on the old Monkwearmouth Colliery mine. The badge also has two lions, the black cats of Sunderland, and a banner. The banner says Consectatio Excellentiae, which means "In pursuit of excellence."
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Sunderland's club badge until 1972
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Sunderland's club badge, used from 1972 to 1997
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Sunderland's current club badge used since 1997
Home Stadiums
Sunderland has played at eight different grounds. Their first was at Blue House Field in Hendon in 1879. The rent for this field was £10 a year. The club then used other fields before moving to Groves Field in Ashbrooke for one season in 1882.
Their third stadium was Horatio Street in Roker. This was the first Sunderland stadium north of the River Wear. They played there for one season. Then they moved to Abbs Field in Fulwell for two seasons. Abbs Field was the first ground where they charged people to watch.
Sunderland moved to Newcastle Road in 1886. By 1898, it could hold 15,000 people. The rent had gone up to £100 a year. Around 1900, Sunderland needed a bigger stadium. They moved back to Roker and built Roker Park. It opened on 10 September 1898. Sunderland played Liverpool that day and won. The stadium's capacity grew to 50,000 after changes in 1913.
On 8 March 1933, Roker Park had its highest attendance ever. 75,118 fans watched a FA Cup game against Derby County. In 1943, a bomb hit Roker Park during the war, destroying part of it. In 1990, a report said all major stadiums needed to have seats only. So, Roker Park's capacity was reduced. It was torn down in 1997, and houses were built there.
In 1997, Sunderland moved to their current home, the Stadium of Light in Monkwearmouth. Prince Andrew, Duke of York opened it. It first held 42,000 people. The first game there was against Dutch team Ajax. The stadium's name is similar to Benfica's stadium in Portugal, Estádio da Luz. In 2000, the stadium was made bigger to hold 49,000 fans. A Davy lamp monument stands outside. A miners' banner was given to the club. These remember the Monkwearmouth Colliery coal mine that the stadium was built on.
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Sunderland's stadium for 99 years, Roker Park
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The Stadium of Light has been Sunderland's home ground since 1997.
Fans and Rivalries
How Many Fans Attend Games?
Sunderland has always had many loyal fans. The club often has more fans at games than other famous clubs. A study in 2019 showed that Sunderland had the 38th highest average attendance in world football. This was from 2013 to 2018, with an average of 39,249 fans at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland's average attendance was higher than clubs like Juventus FC in Italy.
Even after being relegated from the Premier League in 2017, the club still had many fans. Over 30,000 fans attended games in 2019 and 2020. This was enough for 16th highest in England. After being relegated from the Championship in 2018, Sunderland broke the League One attendance record. On 26 December 2018, 46,039 fans watched a match against Bradford City.
Popular Songs and Chants
Before every game, Sunderland fans sing "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. They sing "Sunderland" repeatedly. This song is like the club's anthem. "Dance of the Knights" from Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet is played before the teams come out. The club's walk-on song is "Ready to Go" by Republica.
Two of the most famous chants by Sunderland fans are "I'm Sunderland till I die" and "We're by far the greatest team, the world has ever seen." The first one was even used as the title for the Netflix show Sunderland 'Til I Die. One of the oldest chants is "Ha'way the lads," sung since the 1960s.
Fans also released songs. "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" was the official song when the club reached the 1992 FA Cup Final. "Cheer Up Peter Reid" was released by fans in 1996. It sold 40,000 copies and reached number one in the NME Indie Charts. The money from it went to cancer charities. Another chant became a song called "Niall Quinn's Disco Pants" in 1999.
Fan Groups and Rivalries
The club says there are over 70 official Supporters' Clubs. These are in England and around the world, even in North Korea. These clubs are part of a Branch Liaison Council. The club also has a SAFC Liaison Group (SLG) that works with fans. There is also an independent supporters group called the Red & White Army (RAWA).
Sunderland's two main rivals are Newcastle United and Middlesbrough. The games against Newcastle are called the Tyne–Wear derby. Newcastle is considered their biggest rival. Sunderland also had a rivalry with Sunderland Albion in the 1880s and 1890s. This club was started by Sunderland's founder, James Allan, but it later closed down. A more recent rivalry is with Coventry City. This started after a controversial match in 1977. That game led to Sunderland being relegated but kept Coventry in the top division.
Sunderland also has good friendships with other clubs. They are friends with Dutch club Feyenoord. This started when shipbuilders from Sunderland found jobs in Rotterdam in the 1970s and 80s. They are also friends with Norwich City. Games between them are called the Friendship Trophy. This started after their good relationship in the 1985 Milk Cup final.
Charity Work
In 2001, chairman Bob Murray started the Foundation of Light charity. This charity helps with education through football. It has learning centres and offers scholarships. Within a year, the group helped 280 children. Three years later, they opened a £1.6 million facility. They also have double-decker buses that are used as classrooms.
Team Nicknames
Sunderland's official nickname is "The Black Cats." This name was chosen by fans in a vote in 2000. Even though it was made official recently, the black cat has been a symbol for the club for most of its history. There are old photos of players holding a black cat that lived at Roker Park in the early 1900s. The club's first official badge had a black cat in the middle. Since the 1960s, the Sunderland A.F.C. Supporters Association has used a black cat as its symbol.
A Sunderland fan named Billy Morris took a black cat in his pocket to the 1937 FA Cup final. Sunderland won the trophy that day. There was also a "Black Cat Battery," which was an Artillery battery on the River Wear during the Napoleonic Wars.
Before "The Black Cats," when the team played at Roker Park, they were called the Rokerites. This name stopped being used after they moved to the Stadium of Light in 1997. Other nicknames include the Mackems. This name is thought to be linked to the shipbuilding industry and is a name for people from Sunderland. They are also called the Wearsiders, after the River Wear. This is different from their rivals, Newcastle United, who are from Tyneside.
Special names have also been used for important times in the club's history. They were called the "Team of All Talents" in the 1890s when they were very successful. In the 1950s, Sunderland was known as the "Bank of England club." This was because they spent a lot of money on players at that time.
Club Records and Statistics
The player with the most league appearances for Sunderland is Jimmy Montgomery. He played 527 games between 1961 and 1976. The club's top league goal scorer is Charlie Buchan, who scored 209 goals from 1911 to 1925. Bobby Gurney is the record goalscorer in all competitions with 228 goals between 1926 and 1939. Dave Halliday holds the record for most goals in a single season: 43 in the 1928–29 season. As of October 2014, John O'Shea is the most capped player for the club, playing 100 times for the Republic of Ireland.
Sunderland's biggest win in the league was 9–1 against Newcastle United in 1908. Their biggest FA Cup win was 11–1 against Fairfield in 1895. Their heaviest league defeats were 8–0 against Sheffield Wednesday in 1911, West Ham United in 1968, Watford in 1982, and Southampton in 2014.
Sunderland joined the top division in England in the 1890–91 season. They were not relegated until 1957–58. This was a period of 67 years. In October 2015, Sunderland beat rivals Newcastle United for the sixth time in a row, which was a new record.
Sunderland's record home attendance is 75,200. This happened during an FA Cup game against Derby County on 8 March 1933.
Top Goalscorers in League Games
Ten Sunderland players have scored 100 or more goals in league games:
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| 1 |  Charlie Buchan |
209 |
| 2 | Bobby Gurney |
205 |
| 3 |  Dave Halliday |
156 |
| 4 | George Holley |
150 |
| 5 | John Campbell |
133 |
| 6 | Raich Carter |
118 |
| 7 | Kevin Phillips |
113 |
| 8 | Jimmy Millar |
109 |
| 9 | Arthur Bridgett |
108 |
| 10 | Patsy Gallacher |
100 |
Bobby Gurney has scored the most goals in all competitions, with 228 goals in league and cup games.
Player Transfers
The most money Sunderland has ever received for a player is £30 million. This was for Jordan Pickford, who moved to Everton in July 2017. This was also the most money received for a player who came from Sunderland's own youth academy.
The most money Sunderland has ever paid for a player is £13 million. This was for Asamoah Gyan, who was bought from Rennes on 31 August 2010.
Overall League Performance
- Seasons in the top league (Level 1): 86
- Seasons in the second league (Level 2): 31
- Seasons in the third league (Level 3): 5
- Seasons in the fourth league (Level 4): 0
(As of the 2022–23 season)
Kit Sponsors and Manufacturers
The first sponsor on Sunderland's kits was Cowie's, from 1983 to 1985. Then, Vaux Breweries sponsored the club from 1985 to 1999. After that, Sunderland car dealership Reg Vardy sponsored them from 1999 to 2007. The Irish bookmaker Boylesports signed a four-year deal in 2007. In April 2010, Sunderland signed a two-year deal with tombola, a local online bingo company.
In 2012, Sunderland announced a partnership with Invest in Africa. This initiative became the club's shirt sponsor for two years. However, after one year, the club announced a new deal with South African company Bidvest. On 1 June 2015, Sunderland announced a new sponsorship with Dafabet.
The first company to make Sunderland's kits was Umbro, from 1975 to 1981. French brand Le Coq Sportif made kits from 1981 to 1983. Nike first made kits from 1983 to 1986. Other brands followed, including Patrick, Hummel, Avec, and Asics. Nike returned from 2000 to 2004. Diadora made kits for one season (2004–05), and Lonsdale from 2005 to 2007. Umbro returned for five seasons (2007–2012). Then Adidas became the kit manufacturer in 2012. Nike returned for a third time in 2020.
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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| 1975–81 | Umbro | none |
| 1981–83 | Le Coq Sportif | |
| 1983–85 | Nike | Cowie's |
| 1985–86 | Vaux Breweries | |
| 1986–88 | Patrick | |
| 1988–94 | Hummel | |
| 1994–97 | Avec | |
| 1997–00 | Asics | |
| 2000–04 | Nike | Reg Vardy |
| 2004–05 | Diadora | |
| 2005–07 | Lonsdale | |
| 2007–10 | Umbro | Boylesports |
| 2010–12 | Tombola | |
| 2012–13 | Adidas | Invest In Africa |
| 2013–15 | Bidvest | |
| 2015–18 | Dafabet | |
| 2018–19 | Betdaq | |
| 2019–20 | Children with Cancer UK | |
| 2020–22 | Nike | Great Annual Savings Group |
| 2022–24 | Spreadex Sports | |
| 2024– | Hummel |
Players and Staff
First Team Squad
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Players Out on Loan
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Club Officials and Coaches
Coaching Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Sporting Director | Kristjaan Speakman |
| Head Coach | Régis Le Bris |
| Assistant Head Coach | Pedro Ribeiro |
| First Team Coach | Michael Proctor |
| Head of Goalkeeping | Alessandro Barcherini |
| First Team Goalkeeping Coach | Tom Weal |
| Head of Coaching | Stuart English |
| Under 21 Lead Coach | Graeme Murty |
| Under 18 Lead Coach | John Hewitson |
Information correct as of 19 February 2024
Board of Directors
| Position | Name |
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| Owner/Chairman | Kyril Louis-Dreyfus |
| Chief Operating Officer | Steve Davison |
| Non Executive Director | Juan Sartori |
| Non Executive Director | Maurice Louis-Dreyfus |
| Non Executive Director | Simon Vumbaca |
| Non Executive Director | Patrick Treuer |
| Non Executive Director | Igor Levin |
| Non Executive Director | David Jones |
Information correct as of 22 June 2022
Club Achievements and Honours
The following are the awards Sunderland has won since it started in 1879.
League Titles
- First Division (top league)
- Champions: 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1901–02, 1912–13, 1935–36
- Runners-up: 1893–94, 1897–98, 1900–01, 1922–23, 1934–35
- Second Division / First Division / Championship (second league)
- Champions: 1975–76, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2004–05, 2006–07
- Promoted: 1963–64, 1979–80
- Play-off winners: 1990, 2025
- Third Division / League One (third league)
- Champions: 1987–88
- Play-off winners: 2022
Cup Wins
- FA Cup
- Winners: 1936–37, 1972–73
- Runners-up: 1912–13, 1991–92
- Football League Cup
- Runners-up: 1984–85, 2013–14
- FA Charity Shield
- Winners: 1936
- Runners-up: 1937
- EFL Trophy
- Winners: 2020–21
- Runners-up: 2018–19
- Sheriff of London Charity Shield
- Winners: 1903
- Football World Championship
- Winners: 1892, 1893, 1895
Special Awards
- BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year Award
- 1973
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See also
In Spanish: Sunderland Association Football Club para niños
