Significant Days

1883

First ever cup final appearance: a 2-0 defeat to Tyne Association in the Northumberland and Durham Challenge Cup.

2019

First ever EFL Trophy Final appearance: a loss on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley sees Portsmouth lift the trophy.

Birthdays

1879 Fred Mearns (player 1901-02)

1887 John Hastings (player 1909-10)

1925 David Agnew (player 1950)

1934 Bill Morrison (player 1955-57)

1956 Mick Henderson (player 1975-79)

1982 Tal Ben-Haim (player 2009)

1990 Tommy Smith (player 2020)

1993 Connor Wickham (player 2011-15)

In Memoriam

2007 Albert Snell (player 1952-54)

Manager Changes

1939 George Crow Caretaker Role Ended

1995 Peter Reid Appointed

2013 Paolo Di Canio Appointed

Results Summary

Pld W D L F A

First Class Competitions 27 12 6 9 34 33

Minor Competitions 2 0 0 2 2 6

Other Matches 4 3 0 1 14 7

First Class Debuts

1899 Alex Fotheringham v Bury, 2-1 (Lge)

1899 William Pallister v Bury, 2-1 (Lge)

1986 Dale White v Sheffield United, 0-1 (Lge)