Significant Days

1887

First professional team to visit Sunderland: Accrington win 3-1 at Newcastle Road.

1988

First promotion from third tier: clinched with a 1-0 win at Port Vale.

Birthdays

1890 Billy Grimshaw (player 1923-27)

1905 Walter Keeton (player 1931)

1981 John O'Shea (player 2011-18)

In Memoriam

1990 Ken Chisholm (player 1954-56)

Manager Changes

1899 Robert Campbell Sacked

1905 Alex Mackie Resigned

1965 George Hardwick Caretaker Role Ended

2018 Robbie Stockdale Named Caretaker (2nd spell)

Results Summary

Pld W D L F A

First Class Competitions 21 10 5 6 27 24

Minor Competitions 2 1 0 1 7 6

Other Matches 13 5 2 6 33 32

First Class Debuts

1910 Bill Read v Sheffield Wed., 0-1 (Lge)

1973 Trevor Swinburne v Orient, 1-1 (Lge)

2011 Craig Lynch v Fulham, 0-3 (Lge)