1890
Sunderland are elected into the Football League in place of Stoke, after defeating many league members in the previous 2 years.
1981
Relief: A last game win needed to stay up is secured, 1-0 at Liverpool. Ultimately it didn't matter as Norwich went down after losing 3-2 at home to Leicester.
1988
Last ever 3rd tier League game at Roker Park: a 3-1 win over Northampton Town confirms Division Three top spot (first 3rd tier title).
1952
English Schools' Trophy (Roker Park)
(Semi-Final) Sunderland Boys 2 Ilford Boys 2 (Ilford won replay 1-0)