Sunderland AFC, established in 1879, is a cornerstone of English football history. Known as the Black Cats, the club boasts six top-flight league titles and two FA Cups, most notably their “giant-killing” 1973 victory over Leeds United.

Based at the 49,000-seat Stadium of Light, the club is a symbol of North East industrial pride, particularly its coal-mining heritage. Despite a turbulent decade featuring successive relegations—famously captured in the Netflix series Sunderland ‘Til I Die—the club is currently undergoing a revival. Driven by a massive, loyal fanbase, Sunderland remains a powerhouse of the English game.