Significant Days

1880

First ever competition game: a 2-2 home draw with Burnopfield in the Northumberland and Durham Challenge Cup.

1999

First ever FA Cup game at the Stadium of Light: a 1-0 3rd Round win over Portsmouth.

Birthdays

1901 Dave Halliday (player 1925-29)

1910 Charlie M. Thomson (player 1931-46)

1923 Jack Hedley (player 1950-59)

1984 Chris Brown (player 2003-07)

In Memoriam

2020 Johnny Hannigan (player 1955-58)

Manager Changes

1978 Dave Merrington Caretaker Role Ended

Results Summary

Pld W D L F A

First Class Competitions 19 9 4 6 29 21

Minor Competitions 2 0 2 0 3 3

Other Matches 2 2 0 0 4 1

First Class Debuts

1982 Mark Prudhoe v West Bromwich A., 0-3 (Lge)

2011 James McClean v Blackburn Rovers, 2-1 (Lge)

Hat-Trick Heroes

1926 Dave Halliday 4 v.Manchester Utd (Lge)