1931
Fifth FA Cup Semi-Final appearance: a 2-0 defeat to Birmingham at Elland Road.
2021
EFL Trophy winners for the first time: a 1-0 win over Tranmere Rovers at Wembley in second final appearance.
1988
U15 International Match (Roker Park: 16,058)
England 3 Brazil 0. Lee Clark (then Newcastle) played and scored twice for England; Marcus Stewart (then Bristol Rovers) also played for England.