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On This Day (24th February 1973): City lucky to force replay against Stokoe’s Sunderland!
Knowing what we know now it setup one of the most famous nights in Roker Park’s history, but at the time, City knew they were lucky have the opportunity after Monty’s own goal.
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Score Predictions: SAFC vs Hull
What’s your prediction for our early kick off against The Tigers?
On This Day (22nd February 1997): Bowyer grabs the winner at Roker Park!
Reliving Sunderland’s 1997 woes: outplayed by Leeds at Roker Park, no goals, and a relegation slide. Injuries and a blunt attack left fans gutted!
On This Day (21 Feb 2007) Keane pragmatic after Sunderland dealt ‘knockout blow’ in promotion race
The morning after the night before – Roy’s spirits were still high despite late Birmingham blow.
On This Day (19th February 1869): Remembering John (Johnny) Middleton Campbell
156 years ago today John M Campbell was born in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary — he would go on to play a massive role in the early history of Sunderland AFC.
On This Day (17th February 1996): Howey starts Sunderland’s charge to the title!
A draw at Portsmouth in February can sound insignificant, but this one potentially kickstarted Sunderland’s push to win the title and promotion to the Premier League.
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Score Predictions: Leeds vs SAFC
What’s your prediction for tonight’s score when Sunderland travel away to Elland Road?
On This Day (15th February 2019): McGeady rescues a point for Sunderland!
Having gone two-nil down, goals from George Honeyman and Aiden McGeady rescued a point for Sunderland at home to Accrington Stanley.
On This Day (14 Feb 2005) Stewart faces an uncertain future at promotion-chasing Sunderland
Marcus was among the goals – but wasn’t sure where he’d be next season!
On This Day (13th February 2021): Charlie Wyke scores four headers against Doncaster!
One of Sunderland’s most prolific strikers of the modern era headed four past Doncaster in one game to secure the points for The Lads at the Stadium of Light!
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Score Predictions: SAFC Vs Luton
What’s your prediction for what the score is going to be tonight when Luton visit the SoL?
On This Day (12th February 1972): Tueart’s masterclass sees Sunderland sprint past Oxford!
Unbeaten at Roker Park for twelve games, could Sunderland take another scalp and keep their slow build promotion push going?
On This Day (10th February 1951): Sunderland march into quarter-final of the FA Cup!
As they struggled in Division One, Bill Murray’s "Bank of England" side only had Third Division Norwich City between them and a place in the quarter-final of the FA Cup.
Sunderland Naivasha: the rise of a club flying the red and white flag in Kenya
Kit delivered to a British Army base and four promotions in eight years — it has been an interesting ride for Sunderland’s Kenyan side!
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Score Predictions: SAFC Vs Watford
Can Sunderland build on that significant win at the Riverside?
On This Day (8th February 2023): Fulham edge Sunderland in FA Cup Replay!
We might have lost, but over those two games with Premier League side Fulham we saw a glimpse of what Sunderland were truly capable of.
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A Lifetime In Red And White: The Lindisfarne Discussion
Lars Knutsen and Kelvin Beattie have been Sunderland fans for decades, so when they met up at Holy Island to talk all things red and white, the conversation was filled with memorable moments, superb players and iconic goals!
On This Day (7 Feb 2004) Striker nets debut goal as McCarthy’s men come back to claim a point!
‘Thierry’ certainly made an instant impact...
On This Day (2nd February 1937): Hatters try to spoil the party — but Carter seals victory!
After a gruelling battle at Kenilworth Road, could Sunderland overcome Luton in the Replay and progress in the FA Cup?
On This Day (31 January 1998): Quinny’s chip seals Valiant win over Port Vale
But a lack of subs still caused a bit of consternation among supporters!
On This Day (29th January 1966): Mulhall’s brace for Sunderland scuppers Leeds’ title bid!
A George Herd masterclass left Don Revie scratching his head in disbelief as Sunderland turned on the style to beat Leeds in a welcome victory.
On This Day (27 January 2001): Sunderland progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup!
Halcyon days as the Lads progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup, while sitting second behind Manchester United in the Premier League table.
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Score Predictions: SAFC vs Plymouth
After a gritty and slightly surreal midweek victory at Derby, the Lads are back on home turf this weekend — how do we see this one going?
On This Day (24 Jan 2004): Lads seal FA Cup win at Ipswich, as McAteer-Wise feud bubbles under
It’s a battle that would erupt as the cup run progressed.
On This Day (Jan 22nd 1983): Sunderland park the bus... but only Spurs were complaining!
Injuries to first team players and a full-scale fallout in training the day before this game at White Hart Lane were not the best preparation for this difficult trip to high flying Spurs!
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Talking Points: Sunderland get back to winning ways on the road at Derby...just!
A valuable three points came with one or two talking points, as Martin Wanless reflects on a nervy night at Pride Park!
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Score Predictions: Derby vs SAFC
Are you backing the Lads to bounce back from Friday’s draw with Burnley when we kick off at Pride Park this evening?
On This Day (20th January 2007): Air guitar record tanks but Sunderland march on!
Were you at Hillsborough 18 years ago today giving it everything on the air guitar or were you too busy finishing your half time Bovril?
On This Day (17 Jan 1997): Shay Given — “Roker will always have a special place in my heart”
A year after his successful loan spell, the Irish keeper was hoping Sunderland would come back in for him...
On This Day (15th Jan 1972): The Black Cats devour The Owls!
Five years without an FA Cup win, Sunderland faced Sheffield Wednesday in the 3rd Round at Roker Park. With promotion hopes rising, did they need the extra games and pressure of a cup run?