1880
  
  
    Sunderland and District Teachers' Association Football Club is formed following a meeting at Rectory Park school.
  
  
    1961
  
  
    First ever League Cup tie at home: a 1-0 first round replay win over Bolton Wanderers.
  
  
    1982
  
  
    Worst losing margin in 1st Class Competition (3 of 4): a 8-0 league defeat at Watford.