Sunderland AFC

🏆 Honours & Legacy

A traditional giant of English soccer, Sunderland have won:

• 6 League Titles
• 2 FA Cups
• Historic reputation for huge support and community identity

Sunderland were once one of England's most successful clubs, with their early 20th-century sides especially dominant. The club shares a massive rivalry with neighboring Newcastle United.

🔄 Recent History

The last decade has been turbulent — relegation from the Premier League, then straight through the Championship into League One.
Their resurgence through the lower leagues, documented in the hit series Sunderland 'Til I Die, rebuilt global interest in the club.
Now back in the Premier League, Sunderland boast strong academy talent and one of the best fanbases in the country.

🐐 Greatest Ever Player?

The pride of the North:

• Charlie Hurleyvoted "Sunderland's Player of the Century."
• Kevin PhillipsPremier League Golden Boot winner (1999–2000).
• Niall Quinnfan favourite and club saviour as both player and chairman.

🏈 US Sports Doppelganger

(Who in US sports best represents Sunderland's story?)

Detroit Lions

Passionate supporters, emotional highs and lows, and a historic rebirth unfolding.

🎬 Famous Fans

Not many A-list celebs are Sunderland fans just yet. Former Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson is as famous as they get.

⭐ Most Famous Moment

FA Cup Win (1973)

Sunderland, a second-division team at the time, upset Leeds United in one of the biggest shocks in English soccer history.