What is Sunderland FC known as?

Nicknamed the Black Cats, Sunderland play home games at the 49,000-capacity Stadium of Light, having moved from Roker Park in 1997.

What is the history of Sunderland football?

Sunderland AFC has been a member of the Football League since 1890

Who owns Sunderland AFC?

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is the majority shareholder and chairman of the club.

Has Sunderland ever won a major trophy?

Yes, Sunderland have won six English top-flight league titles and two FA Cups, with their last major trophy coming in 1973.

Sunderland | History, Kit, Sponsors, Trophies, Rivals and Club Value

Club	PL	W	D	L	GD	PTS
16	NFO Nottingham Forest	0	0	0	0	0	0
17	SUN Sunderland	0	0	0	0	0	0

The Premier League are famous for each club's rich and well-documented history. Whether the club are currently flying high or not, the Premier League never fails to deliver entertainment and a rich and well-documented history of clubs. In terms old club in English Football Division, Sunderland A.F.C. are one of the contenders in the race. In recent days, Sunderland A.F.C. have lost its richness in English football's top tier, as they have spent more time facing the relegation battle than adapting to the league. In the 2025-26 season, Sunderland A.F.C. will compete in the Premier League, as they have finished the English Football League, being in the 4th place among 22 teams, and through the playoffs, Sunderland A.F.C. secured their spot in the Premier League.

Sunderland History – Founding, Growth & Milestones

Sunderland Football Club are based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Sunderland Football Club are nicknamed The Black Cats, and Sunderland Football Club's fans are renowned as The Mackems. Sunderland A.F.C. were founded by a schoolmaster in October 1879, in the Sunderland district as Teachers A.F.C., and after becoming a professional football club the name was changed by the club's hierarchy from Teachers A.F.C. to Sunderland A.F.C. This was the first time and the last time the team's name was changed in Sunderland history. Sunderland Football Club joined the Football League for the 1890-91 season, and Tom Watson was the first manager in Sunderland history.

On December 5, 1908, Sunderland A.F.C. achieved its highest ever league victory with an 8-0 scoreline against Newcastle United. Under Irish manager Bob Kyle, the club won the league again in 1913, but lost the FA Cup finals in a 1-0 scoreline over Aston Villa. In the 1950's Sunderland A.F.C. faced a major backlash as they were implicated in a major scandal. They were found guilty of making payments to players above the maximum wage; they were fined £5,000, and their chairman and three directors were suspended. Sunderland A.F.C. won their last major trophy in 1973, in a 1–0 victory over Don Revie's Leeds United in the FA Cup Final.

In 2003, Sunderland A.F.C. were relegated. And after Sunderland Football Club's relegation, the club was taken over by the Irish Drumaville Consortium, and former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was appointed as the new manager of Sunderland A.F.C. Under Keane, the club were on an unbeaten 17-match run, and won the second division title and secured promotion to the First Division. In Sunderland history, they were relegated many times and then fought back strongly to secure a spot in the top division.

Founded	1879
Current Owner	Kyril Louis-Dreyfus (64%) Juan Sartori (36%
Country	England
City	Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Nickname	The Black Cats Mackems (supporters)
Stadium	Stadium of Lights
Capacity	50,000 (Approx)
League	English Premier League
Manager / Head Coach	Régis Le Bris
Squad Size	35

Sunderland History

Sunderland AFC Sponsors

Sunderland A.F.C.'s net worth is not publicly available; however, Sunderland AFC sponsors and broadcasting are the main reasons from which they generate their most revenue. Let's take a look at the Sunderland AFC sponsors.

Sponsors	Sponsorship Type
Fanatics and Hummel	Principal Sponsors
Everyone Active, Lucozade, Pukka, Sportfive, Utilita, AK, and Vertu	Club Sponsors

Sunderland AFC Sponsors

Sunderland Trophies

Sunderland trophies cabinet are full of glories, as Sunderland trophies cabinet have six top-flight titles (1892, 1893, 1895, 1902, 1913, and 1936) in the First Division, and finished runners-up five times.

Competition	Titles	Seasons Won
English First Division / Premier League	6×	1935–36, 1912–13, 1901–02, 1894–95, 1892–93, 1891–92
FA Cup	2×	1972–73, 1936–37
English Super Cup / Charity Shield	1×	1936–37
English Second Division	5×	2006–07, 2004–05, 1998–99, 1995–96, 1975–76
English Third Division	1×	1987–88
Football League Trophy	1×	2020–21

Sunderland Trophies

Stadium of Light Sunderland

Stadium of Light Sunderland is based in Sunderland, England, which is the home ground of Sunderland A.F.C. With space for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light is the 10th largest football stadium in England. The stadium was named by chairman Bob Murray to reflect the coal mining heritage of the North East and the former Monkwearmouth Colliery site on which it stands.

Sunderland training ground

Academy of Light. The Academy of Light is the name of the UEFA five-star certified training facilities and youth academy for English football club Sunderland A.F.C. officially opened in March 2003.

Sunderland Rivals

Sunderland Rivals are Newcastle United, and their rivalry is famous as the Tyne-Wear derby.

Sunderland Derbies

The Tyne-Wear derby have played a total of 157 times in their history. With Newcastle just edging out Sunderland by a win, 54 to 53 wins respectively, whilst sharing 50 draws.

Future Goals

Sunderland A.F.C. have the goals of stability in the top division, as they have already spent £115 million to compete in the Premier League. However, Sunderland Football Club wants to increase its revenue through its player sales, and soon they will want to qualify in the European competition.