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Sunderland AFC
Stadium of Light
Sunderland
SR5 1SU
Tel: 0191 551 5000
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Brief History
Sunderland Football Club Founded by schoolteacher James Allan, Sunderland moved towards professionalism and they were elected into The Football League in 1890. Sunderland performed well in the league, earning plaudits such as a "wonderfully fine team", and won their first FA Cup in 1937 with a 3-1 victory over Preston North End .
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1879 |
Ground
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Stadium of Light |
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49,000 |
Manager - Steve Bruce

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