Significant Days

1891

First ever penalty missed by Sunderland: Hughie Wilson skims the bar in the last few minutes of a 4-1 defeat at Accrington.

1973

Individual scoring record in a League Cup tie (2 of 3): Vic Halom (3) in 3-0 home win over Derby County at Roker Park.

1990

Worst losing margin in a League Cup tie (1 of 1): a 6-0 defeat away to Derby County.

Birthdays

1948 John Craggs (player 1976)

1949 Brian Chambers (player 1969-73)

1968 Sean Wharton (player 1988-89)

Manager Changes

2017 Simon Grayson Sacked

Results Summary

Pld W D L F A

First Class Competitions 26 10 10 6 51 46

Minor Competitions 2 2 0 0 10 6

Other Matches 1 1 0 0 4 1

First Class Debuts

1925 George Henderson v Liverpool, 2-2 (Lge)

1931 Jack Vinall v Middlesbrough, 0-0 (Lge)

1970 Brian Chambers v Luton Town, 2-1 (Lge)

Hat-Trick Heroes

1973 Vic Halom 3 v.Derby County (FLC)