About Sunderland AFC

Sunderland AFC is a professional football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, that competes in the English football league system. Founded in 1879, the club is one of the oldest in English football and originally joined the Football League in 1890. Sunderland plays its home matches at the Stadium of Light and is commonly known as “the Black Cats.”

The club enjoyed major early success, winning six top-flight league titles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its most recent league triumph coming in 1936. Sunderland has also won the FA Cup twice, in 1937 and 1973, and has reached several domestic cup finals throughout its history.

Sunderland has a strong footballing tradition and passionate fan base, and it is well known for its long-standing rivalry with Newcastle United in the Tyne–Wear derby. The club has experienced periods of promotion and relegation across different divisions but remains an important and historic name in English football.