Significant Days

1887

First game wearing red and white stripes: a 1-0 friendly win over Darlington St. Augustine's at Newcastle Road.

1962

Biggest victory margin in a home League Cup tie (1 of 1): a 7-1 win over Oldham Athletic at Roker Park.

1996

Last ever League Cup game at Roker Park: a 1-0 2nd Round, 2nd Leg victory over Watford.

Birthdays

1909 Hughie McMahon (player 1937-43)

1946 John O'Hare (player 1963-67)

1962 Ally McCoist (player 1981-83)

Results Summary

Pld W D L F A

First Class Competitions 26 12 7 7 39 24

Other Matches 2 2 0 0 5 2

First Class Debuts

1938 John Smeaton v Brentford, 3-2 (Lge)

1949 Robert Craig v West Bromwich A., 2-1 (Lge)

1960 John Dillon v Middlesbrough, 0-1 (Lge)

1985 Alan Kennedy v Swindon Town, 3-2 (FLC)

2016 Victor Anichebe v Crystal Palace, 2-3 (Lge)

2023 Nazarly Rusyn v Cardiff City, 0-1 (Lge)