The 1890–91 season was Sunderland's 11th season in existence, and their first season as a Football League club. Sunderland were elected into the league...

until the 1936–37 season when they defeated Preston North End in the 1937 FA Cup Final. Sunderland entered The Football League in 1890 and were not relegated...

played in the Football Alliance, a rival to the Football League, before disbanding in 1892. In December 1887, Sunderland A.F.C. beat Middlesbrough in an FA...

1880. Sunderland joined The Football League for the 1890–91 season. Tom Watson became Sunderland's first manager when he was appointed in 1888. During...

In 1890–91, Everton competed in the Football League's third season, and were crowned champions for the first time by two points over two-time defending...

of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Sunderland A.F.C. were formed in 1879 and joined The Football League for the 1890–91 season. They experienced an immediate...

League in the 1890–91 season, becoming the first team to join the league since its inauguration in the 1889–90 season, replacing Stoke F.C. All figures...

Sunderland A.F.C. Academy is the collective name for the youth development squads of Sunderland Association Football Club, primarily the U18 and U21 teams...

All-time top scorer. D. a b : Most goals in a season (43) in 1928–29 season. E. a b : Named Sunderland's player of the century. F. ^ : For a full description...

also been runners-up on a further five occasions: in 1894, 1898, 1901, 1923 and 1935 (see Sunderland A.F.C. seasons). Sunderland have also won the FA Cup...