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Sunderland A.F.C.

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Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of the English football league system. Formed in 1879, the club has won six top-flight titles (1892, 1893, 1895, 1902, 1913, and 1936) in the First Division, and finished runners-up five times. The club has also won the FA Cup twice (1937 and 1973), and been runners-up twice (1913 and 1992), and won the FA Charity Shield in 1936. They were also Football League Cup finalists in 1985 and 2014. Nicknamed the Black Cats, Sunderland play home games at the 49,000-capacity Stadium of Light, having moved from Roker Park in 1997. The club has a fierce long-standing rivalry with nearby Newcastle United, with whom the Tyne–Wear derby has been contested since 1898. They play in red and white-striped shirts and black shorts.

Infobox

Full name
Sunderland Association Football Club
Nicknames
mw- The Black CatsMackems (supporters)
Short name
SAFC, Sunderland
Founded
1879; 146 years ago (1879)(as Sunderland and District Teachers)
Ground
Stadium of Light
Capacity
49,000
Owner(s)
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus (64%)Juan Sartori (36%)
Chairman
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus
Head coach
Régis Le Bris
League
Premier League
2024–25
EFL Championship, 4th of 24 (promoted via play-offs)
Website
safc.com

Tables

· Statistics and records › Record goalscorers
Charlie Buchan
Charlie Buchan
Col 1
1
Name
Charlie Buchan
Goals
209
Bobby Gurney
Bobby Gurney
Col 1
2
Name
Bobby Gurney
Goals
205
Dave Halliday
Dave Halliday
Col 1
3
Name
Dave Halliday
Goals
156
George Holley
George Holley
Col 1
4
Name
George Holley
Goals
150
John Campbell
John Campbell
Col 1
5
Name
John Campbell
Goals
133
Raich Carter
Raich Carter
Col 1
6
Name
Raich Carter
Goals
118
Kevin Phillips
Kevin Phillips
Col 1
7
Name
Kevin Phillips
Goals
113
Jimmy Millar
Jimmy Millar
Col 1
8
Name
Jimmy Millar
Goals
109
Arthur Bridgett
Arthur Bridgett
Col 1
9
Name
Arthur Bridgett
Goals
108
Patsy Gallacher
Patsy Gallacher
Col 1
10
Name
Patsy Gallacher
Goals
100
Name
Goals
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
· Kit sponsorship
1975–81
1975–81
Period
1975–81
Kit manufacturer
Umbro
Shirt sponsor (front)
none
Shirt sponsor (sleeve)
none
1981–83
1981–83
Period
1981–83
Kit manufacturer
Le Coq Sportif
1983–85
1983–85
Period
1983–85
Kit manufacturer
Nike
Shirt sponsor (front)
Cowie's
1985–86
1985–86
Period
1985–86
Kit manufacturer
Vaux Breweries
1986–88
1986–88
Period
1986–88
Kit manufacturer
Patrick
1988–94
1988–94
Period
1988–94
Kit manufacturer
Hummel
1994–97
1994–97
Period
1994–97
Kit manufacturer
Avec
1997–00
1997–00
Period
1997–00
Kit manufacturer
Asics
2000–04
2000–04
Period
2000–04
Kit manufacturer
Nike
Shirt sponsor (front)
Reg Vardy
2004–05
2004–05
Period
2004–05
Kit manufacturer
Diadora
2005–07
2005–07
Period
2005–07
Kit manufacturer
Lonsdale
2007–10
2007–10
Period
2007–10
Kit manufacturer
Umbro
Shirt sponsor (front)
Boylesports
2010–12
2010–12
Period
2010–12
Kit manufacturer
Tombola
2012–13
2012–13
Period
2012–13
Kit manufacturer
Adidas
Shirt sponsor (front)
Invest In Africa
2013–15
2013–15
Period
2013–15
Kit manufacturer
Bidvest
2015–18
2015–18
Period
2015–18
Kit manufacturer
Dafabet
2018–19
2018–19
Period
2018–19
Kit manufacturer
Betdaq
2019–20
2019–20
Period
2019–20
Kit manufacturer
Children with Cancer UK
2020–22
2020–22
Period
2020–22
Kit manufacturer
Nike
Shirt sponsor (front)
Great Annual Savings Group
2022–23
2022–23
Period
2022–23
Kit manufacturer
Spreadex Sports
2023–24
2023–24
Period
2023–24
Kit manufacturer
Hays Travel
2024–25
2024–25
Period
2024–25
Kit manufacturer
Hummel
Shirt sponsor (front)
Seriös Group
2025–26
2025–26
Period
2025–26
Kit manufacturer
W88
Shirt sponsor (front)
LiveScore
Period
Kit manufacturer
Shirt sponsor (front)
Shirt sponsor (sleeve)
1975–81
Umbro
none
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
2022–23
Spreadex Sports
2023–24
Hays Travel
2024–25
Hummel
Seriös Group
2025–26
W88
LiveScore
1
1
No.
1
Pos.
GK
Nation
ENG
Player
Anthony Patterson
3
3
No.
3
Pos.
DF
Nation
ENG
Player
Dennis Cirkin
4
4
No.
4
Pos.
MF
Nation
ENG
Player
Dan Neil
5
5
No.
5
Pos.
DF
Nation
NIR
Player
Daniel Ballard
6
6
No.
6
Pos.
DF
Nation
NED
Player
Lutsharel Geertruida (on loan from RB Leipzig)
7
7
No.
7
Pos.
MF
Nation
MAR
Player
Chemsdine Talbi
9
9
No.
9
Pos.
FW
Nation
NED
Player
Brian Brobbey
11
11
No.
11
Pos.
MF
Nation
ENG
Player
Chris Rigg
12
12
No.
12
Pos.
FW
Nation
ESP
Player
Eliezer Mayenda
13
13
No.
13
Pos.
MF
Nation
ENG
Player
Luke O'Nien
14
14
No.
14
Pos.
FW
Nation
ENG
Player
Romaine Mundle
15
15
No.
15
Pos.
DF
Nation
PAR
Player
Omar Alderete
16
16
No.
16
Pos.
GK
Nation
CMR
Player
Blondy Nna Noukeu
17
17
No.
17
Pos.
DF
Nation
MOZ
Player
Reinildo Mandava
18
18
No.
18
Pos.
FW
Nation
FRA
Player
Wilson Isidor
19
19
No.
19
Pos.
MF
Nation
SEN
Player
Habib Diarra
No.
Pos.
Nation
Player
1
GK
ENG
Anthony Patterson
3
DF
ENG
Dennis Cirkin
4
MF
ENG
Dan Neil
5
DF
NIR
Daniel Ballard
6
DF
NED
Lutsharel Geertruida (on loan from RB Leipzig)
7
MF
MAR
Chemsdine Talbi
9
FW
NED
Brian Brobbey
11
MF
ENG
Chris Rigg
12
FW
ESP
Eliezer Mayenda
13
MF
ENG
Luke O'Nien
14
FW
ENG
Romaine Mundle
15
DF
PAR
Omar Alderete
16
GK
CMR
Blondy Nna Noukeu
17
DF
MOZ
Reinildo Mandava
18
FW
FRA
Wilson Isidor
19
MF
SEN
Habib Diarra
20
20
No.
20
Pos.
DF
Nation
FRA
Player
Nordi Mukiele
21
21
No.
21
Pos.
GK
Nation
ENG
Player
Simon Moore
22
22
No.
22
Pos.
GK
Nation
NED
Player
Robin Roefs
24
24
No.
24
Pos.
MF
Nation
CIV
Player
Simon Adingra
25
25
No.
25
Pos.
MF
Nation
BFA
Player
Bertrand Traoré
26
26
No.
26
Pos.
DF
Nation
COD
Player
Arthur Masuaku
27
27
No.
27
Pos.
MF
Nation
COD
Player
Noah Sadiki
28
28
No.
28
Pos.
MF
Nation
FRA
Player
Enzo Le Fée
29
29
No.
29
Pos.
FW
Nation
NGA
Player
Ahmed Abdullahi
32
32
No.
32
Pos.
DF
Nation
NIR
Player
Trai Hume
33
33
No.
33
Pos.
DF
Nation
NOR
Player
Leo Hjelde
34
34
No.
34
Pos.
MF
Nation
SUI
Player
Granit Xhaka (captain)
36
36
No.
36
Pos.
MF
Nation
COL
Player
Ian Poveda
41
41
No.
41
Pos.
DF
Nation
ENG
Player
Zak Johnson
42
42
No.
42
Pos.
DF
Nation
ENG
Player
Aji Alese
45
45
No.
45
Pos.
DF
Nation
ENG
Player
Joe Anderson
No.
Pos.
Nation
Player
20
DF
FRA
Nordi Mukiele
21
GK
ENG
Simon Moore
22
GK
NED
Robin Roefs
24
MF
CIV
Simon Adingra
25
MF
BFA
Bertrand Traoré
26
DF
COD
Arthur Masuaku
27
MF
COD
Noah Sadiki
28
MF
FRA
Enzo Le Fée
29
FW
NGA
Ahmed Abdullahi
32
DF
NIR
Trai Hume
33
DF
NOR
Leo Hjelde
34
MF
SUI
Granit Xhaka (captain)
36
MF
COL
Ian Poveda
41
DF
ENG
Zak Johnson
42
DF
ENG
Aji Alese
45
DF
ENG
Joe Anderson
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
DF
Nation
WAL
Player
Niall Huggins (at Wycombe Wanderers until 30 June 2026)
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
DF
Nation
NED
Player
Jenson Seelt (at Wolfsburg until 30 June 2026)
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
MF
Nation
IRL
Player
Alan Browne (at Middlesbrough until 30 June 2026)
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
MF
Nation
FRA
Player
Adil Aouchiche (at Aberdeen until 30 June 2026)
No.
Pos.
Nation
Player
—
DF
WAL
Niall Huggins (at Wycombe Wanderers until 30 June 2026)
—
DF
NED
Jenson Seelt (at Wolfsburg until 30 June 2026)
—
MF
IRL
Alan Browne (at Middlesbrough until 30 June 2026)
—
MF
FRA
Adil Aouchiche (at Aberdeen until 30 June 2026)
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
MF
Nation
SRB
Player
Milan Aleksić (at Cracovia until 30 June 2026)
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
MF
Nation
ENG
Player
Patrick Roberts (at Birmingham City until 30 June 2026)
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
FW
Nation
UKR
Player
Nazariy Rusyn (at Arka Gdynia until 30 June 2026)
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
FW
Nation
POR
Player
Luís Semedo (at Moreirense until 30 June 2026)
No.
Pos.
Nation
Player
—
MF
SRB
Milan Aleksić (at Cracovia until 30 June 2026)
—
MF
ENG
Patrick Roberts (at Birmingham City until 30 June 2026)
—
FW
UKR
Nazariy Rusyn (at Arka Gdynia until 30 June 2026)
—
FW
POR
Luís Semedo (at Moreirense until 30 June 2026)
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
DF
Nation
FRA
Player
Timothée Pembélé
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
MF
Nation
FRA
Player
Abdoullah Ba
—
—
No.
—
Pos.
MF
Nation
ENG
Player
Jay Matete
No.
Pos.
Nation
Player
—
DF
FRA
Timothée Pembélé
—
MF
FRA
Abdoullah Ba
—
MF
ENG
Jay Matete
· Club officials › Board of directors
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus
Position
Chairman
Name
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus
Maurice Louis-Dreyfus
Maurice Louis-Dreyfus
Position
Non Executive Director
Name
Maurice Louis-Dreyfus
Position
Name
Chairman
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus
Non Executive Director
Maurice Louis-Dreyfus
Juan Sartori
Igor Levin
Patrick Treuer
Simon Vumbaca
Leo Pearlman
· Club officials › Executive Team
David Bruce
David Bruce
Position
Chief Business Officer
Name
David Bruce
Florent Ghisolfi
Florent Ghisolfi
Position
Director of Football
Name
Florent Ghisolfi
Kristjaan Speakman
Kristjaan Speakman
Position
Sporting Director
Name
Kristjaan Speakman
Position
Name
Chief Business Officer
David Bruce
Director of Football
Florent Ghisolfi
Sporting Director
Kristjaan Speakman
· Club officials › Coaching staff
Régis Le Bris
Régis Le Bris
Position
Head Coach
Name
Régis Le Bris
Luciano Vulcano
Luciano Vulcano
Position
Assistant Head Coach
Name
Luciano Vulcano
Alessandro Barcherini
Alessandro Barcherini
Position
Assistant Coach
Name
Alessandro Barcherini
Neil Cutler
Neil Cutler
Position
Goalkeeping Coach
Name
Neil Cutler
Graeme Murty
Graeme Murty
Position
Under-21 Lead
Name
Graeme Murty
Finbarr Lynch
Finbarr Lynch
Position
Under-18 Lead
Name
Finbarr Lynch
Position
Name
Head Coach
Régis Le Bris
Assistant Head Coach
Luciano Vulcano
Assistant Coach
Alessandro Barcherini
Isidre Ramón Madir
Michael Proctor
Goalkeeping Coach
Neil Cutler
Under-21 Lead
Graeme Murty
Under-18 Lead
Finbarr Lynch
Jordan Moore
· Club officials › Football operation
Jamie Harley
Jamie Harley
Position
Head of Performance & Medicine
Name
Jamie Harley
Robin Nicholls
Robin Nicholls
Position
Academy Manager
Name
Robin Nicholls
Ross Appleton
Ross Appleton
Position
Head of Analysis & Insights
Name
Ross Appleton
Samuel Ash
Samuel Ash
Position
Head of Football Administration & Operations
Name
Samuel Ash
Stuart English
Stuart English
Position
Head of Coaching
Name
Stuart English
Stuart Harvey
Stuart Harvey
Position
Head of Player Recruitment
Name
Stuart Harvey
Position
Name
Head of Performance & Medicine
Jamie Harley
Academy Manager
Robin Nicholls
Head of Analysis & Insights
Ross Appleton
Head of Football Administration & Operations
Samuel Ash
Head of Coaching
Stuart English
Head of Player Recruitment
Stuart Harvey
· Club officials › Business operation
Ashley Peden
Ashley Peden
Position
Chief Commercial Officer
Name
Ashley Peden
Chris Ferguson
Chris Ferguson
Position
Head of Facilities
Name
Chris Ferguson
Nik Chapman
Nik Chapman
Position
Head of Events
Name
Nik Chapman
Oscar Chamberlain
Oscar Chamberlain
Position
Head of Communications & Digital Media
Name
Oscar Chamberlain
Paul Kingsmore
Paul Kingsmore
Position
Chief Operating Officer
Name
Paul Kingsmore
Roger Whitehill
Roger Whitehill
Position
Business Management Accountant
Name
Roger Whitehill
Steve Wood
Steve Wood
Position
Head of Safety
Name
Steve Wood
Position
Name
Chief Commercial Officer
Ashley Peden
Head of Facilities
Chris Ferguson
Head of Events
Nik Chapman
Head of Communications & Digital Media
Oscar Chamberlain
Chief Operating Officer
Paul Kingsmore
Business Management Accountant
Roger Whitehill
Head of Safety
Steve Wood

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  75. Evening Chronicle
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-afcs-academy-graduates-now-15359267
  76. talkSPORT
    https://talksport.com/football/550057/liverpool-damien-comolli-jordan-henderson-super-cup-champions-league/
  77. Liverpool Echo
    https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-turned-down-jordan-16635323
  78. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15159659
  79. The Daily Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/sunderland/9092819/Niall-Quinn-leaves-Sunderland-with-immediate-effect-to-concentrate-on-business-interests-outside-football.html
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15975008
  81. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/nov/30/steve-bruce-leaves-sunderland
  82. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15997197
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    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/dec/03/martin-oneill-sunderland
  84. SkySports
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21990117
  86. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21991812
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  88. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-22049080
  89. Sky Tyne and Wear
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130625103549/http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/62109/durham-miners-association-our-issues-with-di-canio-now-resolved
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    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/apr/02/paolo-di-canio-sunderland-miners-banner
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  99. Sky Sports
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  101. Sky Sports
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  103. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40003697
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    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40258852
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    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jun/29/sunderland-shelve-takeover-talks-close-preston-simon-grayson
  106. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/oct/31/simon-grayson-sacked-sunderland-manager
  107. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2017/november/coleman-named-new-manager
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    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/43762308
  109. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/29/chris-coleman-sackedd-manager-sunderland
  110. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44238168
  111. Sky Sports
    https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11695/11830823/sunderland-sack-jack-ross-as-manager
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    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50081814
  113. Evening Chronicle
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-officially-finish-season-lowest-18391207
  114. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/nov/29/sunderland-sack-phil-parkinson-after-sluggish-start-to-league-one-campaign
  115. Sky Sports News
    https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11695/12151718/sunderland-appoint-lee-johnson-as-head-coach
  116. Chronicle Live
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-takeover-kyril-louis-dreyfus-19276820
  117. "Louis-Dreyfus acquires controlling interest in Sunderland AFC"
    https://safc.com/news/club-news/2021/february/kld-acquires-controlling-interest-in-sunderland-afc
  118. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57125196
  119. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60337931
  120. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61198303
  121. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61294931
  122. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61447041
  123. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62733033
  124. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65529573
  125. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67730543
  126. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68340952
  127. Sunderland Echo
    https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-fans-name-17-next-manager-candidates-they-want-kristjaan-speakman-to-appoint-4618769?page=4
  128. safc.com
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  129. FootballLeagueWorld
    https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sunderland-afc-ownership-a-look-at-kyril-louis-dreyfus-juan-sartori-source-of-wealth-net-worth/
  130. Sunderland AFC News
    https://www.sunderlandafc.news/news/sunderland-co-owner-kyril-louis-dreyfus-reveals-driving-force-behind-takeover-after-closer-look-at-club/#:~:text=In%20an%20interview%20on%20the,said%20on%20the%20Netflix%20documentary.
  131. ESPN
    https://www.espn.in/football/table/_/league/eng.2
  132. Sky Sports
    https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11688/13362586/sunderland-1-1-coventry-city-aet-agg-3-2-dan-ballards-last-minute-winner-sends-black-cats-to-championship-play-off-final
  133. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c62vgp6z7q3t
  134. Sky Sports
    https://www.skysports.com/football/sheff-utd-vs-sunderland/report/529582
  135. Roker Park
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080603122644/http://www.roker-roar.com/pauldays/navbar/redandwhite.html
  136. Days, p. 15.
  137. UEFA Clubs
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111002105118/http://uefaclubs.com/showlogos.php?club=Sunderland%20AFC&logo=5
  138. Sunderland Echo
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190517173803/https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-afc-news/views-divided-on-sunderland-afc-s-new-badge-1-5634662
  139. UEFA Clubs
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111002105127/http://uefaclubs.com/showlogos.php?club=Sunderland%20AFC&logo=2
  140. Historical Football Kits
    https://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Sunderland/Sunderland.htm
  141. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090725202052/https://www.safc.com/page/ClubCrest
  142. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/history/stadiums/blue-house-field
  143. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/history/stadiums/the-cedars
  144. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/history/stadiums/groves-field
  145. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/history/stadiums/horatio-street
  146. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/history/stadiums/abbs-field
  147. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/history/stadiums/newcastle-road
  148. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/history/stadiums/roker-park
  149. Days, pp. 153–154.
  150. BBC Sport
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/3627261.stm
  151. Home Office
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140330053408/http://southyorks.police.uk/sites/default/files/hillsborough%20stadium%20disaster%20final%20report.pdf
  152. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/apr/02/paolo-di-canio-sunderland-miners-banner
  153. ChronicleLive
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/how-sunderland-harnessing-fanbase-bigger-16120708
  154. "CIES Football Observatory Monthly Report n°44 - April 2019 Attendances in football stadia (2003-2018)"
    https://football-observatory.com/IMG/sites/mr/mr44/en/
  155. "The amazing Sunderland attendance statistic which shows how loyal Black Cats fans are"
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/amazing-sunderland-attendance-statistic-shows-17082327
  156. "The astonishing average attendances of England's biggest clubs - where do Sunderland AFC rank?"
    https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/astonishing-average-attendances-englands-biggest-clubs-where-do-sunderland-afc-rank-2527935?page=4
  157. "Sunderland break League One attendance record"
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-break-league-one-attendance-15597865
  158. "What is Sunderland's home attendance record?"
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-sunderlands-home-attendance-record-14748127
  159. "Sunderland record biggest attendance outside of Premier League with EFL crowds reaching 60-year high"
    https://talksport.com/football/efl/540621/sunderland-biggest-attendance-outside-premier-league
  160. Evening Chronicle
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-afc-player-chants-memorable-11043723
  161. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/may/13/match.sport10
  162. Sunderland Echo
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035921/https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/campaign-to-get-1990s-sunderland-anthem-things-can-only-get-better-to-no1-1-6458677
  163. Official Charts
    https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/dance-singles-chart/20140302/104/
  164. Deadline
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  165. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com:443/news/club-news/2018/october/haway-the-lads
  166. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/nov/18/you-gov-premier-league-profiles-20-clubs
  167. Daily Mirror
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/paolo-di-canio-fascist-can-1796086
  168. ALS Publications
    http://www.a-love-supreme.com/
  169. Roker Report
    https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2018/4/25/17279412/roker-report-shortlisted-as-a-finalist-in-football-blogging-awards-we-need-your-votes
  170. "About us"
    https://wisemensay.co.uk/about-us/
  171. "Magazine — Legion of Light"
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  172. "History of Fanzines"
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  175. www.SAFC.com
    https://www.safc.com/fans/branch-liaison-council
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  179. Bleacher Report
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  180. FourFourTwo
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  181. Sunderland Echo
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  182. Sunderland Echo
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180312083857/https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/sunderland-afc-gets-royal-recognition-1-7113892
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    http://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?subid=0&regid=1089333
  184. "A bit of class at the Stadium of Light"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20181108025631/https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/a-bit-of-class-at-the-stadium-of-light-1-1118129
  185. Roker Report
    https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2017/11/21/16681978/the-famous-sunderland-v-aston-villa-painting-that-hangs-in-the-lobby-of-the-sol-a-history-of
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    https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2009/07/21/9324/end_of_a_north-east_legend
  187. ChronicleLive
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/north-easts-top-tweeters-revealed-1375417
  188. www.officialcharts.com
    https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/daydream-believer-(cheer-up-peter-reid)/
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    https://www.sportingferret.com/2021/01/25/football-songs-a-brief-introduction/
  190. "Martyn: Cheer Up Peter Reid | Mr Draytons Human Jukebox"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202933/http://mrdraytonshumanjukebox.com/project/martyn-cheer-up-peter-reid/
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    https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199798/cmhansrd/vo970514/debtext/70514-05.htm
  192. TheyWorkForYou
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  193. Roker Report
    https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2014/8/11/5990401/i-left-my-heart-at-roker-park-roker-report-meets-paul-dunn
  194. Sunderland Echo
    https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/share-your-stadium-light-tales-357411
  195. Evening Chronicle
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderlands-premier-passions-remembered-20-13166765
  196. Evening Chronicle
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  197. Business Times
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  199. The Guardian
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  200. Ryehill Football
    http://ryehillfootball.co.uk/stories/the-original-sunderland-black-cat/
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    http://www.safcsahoe.co.uk/
  202. The Beautiful History
    https://thebeautifulhistory.wordpress.com/clubs/sunderland/
  203. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090725202042/https://www.safc.com/page/BlackCatsNickname
  204. "Entire Sunderland squad told to isolate and warned to stick to strict rules as Christmas effectively cancelled"
    https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/entire-sunderland-squad-told-isolate-and-warned-stick-strict-rules-christmas-effectively-cancelled-3072833
  205. "Sunderland AFC news and transfer rumours: Championship winger linked as former coach joins Sam Allardyce at West Brom"
    https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-afc-news-and-transfer-rumours-championship-winger-linked-former-coach-joins-sam-allardyce-west-brom-3073349
  206. "Sunderland Covid-19 outbreak: Wearsiders postpone next three matches"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55337035
  207. ChronicleLive
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  208. Dykes, pp. 280–282.
  209. Soccerbase
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  210. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180407043306/http://www.safc.premiumtv.co.uk.p.preprod.performgroup.com/page/PlayersArticleDetail/0,,10281~1929361,00.html
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  212. The Stadium Guide
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  213. The Stat Cat
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  214. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/czeyyzzzk6lo
  215. European Football Statistics
    https://european-football-statistics.co.uk/attnclub/league/sund.htm
  216. Sunderland A.F.C
    http://www.safc.com/page/Kit
  217. Sunderland Echo
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090201083138/http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/Sir-Tom-gets-own-campus.598289.jp
  218. Irish Examiner
    https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/arena/a-safe-bet-38737.html
  219. Sunderland A.F.C
    http://www.safc.com/news/20100413/tombola-to-become-club-sponsor_2256213_2022672
  220. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120627225108/https://www.safc.com/news/20120625/sunderland-steps-up-african-partnership_2256213_2821265
  221. Evening Chronicle
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-afc-announce-new-shirt-9365782
  222. Betdaq
    https://tips.betdaq.com/betdaq-announces-title-sponsorship-deal-with-sunderland-afc/
  223. Sunderland Echo
    https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/revealed-sunderland-afc-unveil-bold-new-home-strip-to-mixed-response-from-supporters-117093
  224. Wear Business
    https://wear.business/sunderland-afc-announce-new-principal-partner-deal-with-great-annual-savings-group/
  225. Sunderland Echo
    https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-announce-new-main-club-sponsor-ahead-of-latest-kit-release-3749394
  226. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/news/2025/june/27/w88-named-principal-partner/
  227. Football Shirt Culture
    https://www.footballshirtculture.com/sponsorship/sunderland-announce-nike-kit-deal.html
  228. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/news/club-news/2024/april/hummel-to-become-technical-kit-partner
  229. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/news/club-news/2023/july/safc-partner-with-hays-travel
  230. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/news/2024/july/12/seri-s-group-become-official-data-partner
  231. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/news/2025/august/13/sunderland-afc-partner-with-livescore-group//
  232. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/teams
  233. "Club Personnel"
    https://www.safc.com/club-information/club-personnel
  234. Sunderland A.F.C
    https://www.safc.com/history/trophy-cabinet
  235. Spartacus
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090225213503/http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWfootball.htm
  236. Due to financial irregularities, Swindon Town (play-off final winners) were prevented from taking their place in the top
  237. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c62vgp6z7q3t
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