Significant Days

1908

Biggest victory margin in a League match (2 of 2): a 9-1 win over Newcastle United at St. James' Park. Also biggest league away win and most goals scored in a league match.

Birthdays

1891 Harry Martin (player 1912-22)

1916 Guy Wharton (player 1945)

1920 Fred Bett (player 1938-45)

1925 Fred Jenkins (player 1943)

1959 Lee Chapman (player 1983-84)

Manager Changes

2011 Martin O'Neill Appointed

2020 Lee Johnson Appointed

Results Summary

Pld W D L F A

First Class Competitions 23 12 2 9 50 35

Minor Competitions 2 0 1 1 4 6

Other Matches 2 1 1 0 3 2

First Class Debuts

1896 George Hartness v Sheffield Wed., 0-0 (Lge)

1925 Bob Kelly v Manchester Utd, 2-1 (Lge)

Hat-Trick Heroes

1908 George Holley 3 v.Newcastle United (Lge)

1908 Billy Hogg 3 v.Newcastle United (Lge)