Sunderland AFC is a professional football club based in Sunderland, England. The club was founded in 1879 and currently plays in League One, the third tier of English football.
Founded in 1879 as Sunderland and District Teachers AFC
Changed its name to Sunderland AFC in 1880
Has won six First Division titles, two FA Cups, and a Charity Shield
Their stadium, the Stadium of Light, has a capacity of 49,000 and opened in 1997
Sunderland was relegated from the Premier League in 2017 and has been in League One since 2018
Sunderland's biggest and nearest rival, also based in the northeast of England.
Another nearby rival, based in the town of Middlesbrough, which is an hour's drive from Sunderland.
A former powerhouse of English football, Leeds United is a competitor in the Championship, the division above League One.
The standard home kit for Sunderland AFC, consisting of a red and white striped shirt, black shorts, and red and white socks.
The standard away kit for Sunderland AFC, consisting of a yellow shirt, black shorts, and yellow socks.
Tickets to watch Sunderland AFC play in League One matches at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland AFC is currently in League One, the third tier of English football.
Sunderland was last in the Premier League in the 2016-17 season, but was relegated to the Championship after finishing last.
The Stadium of Light, home to Sunderland AFC, has a capacity of 49,000 spectators.
Newcastle United is Sunderland's biggest and nearest rival, based in the northeast of England.
Sunderland's club colors are primarily red and white, which make up the stripes on the team's home kit.