

Sunderland AFC were originally founded by a school teacher, James Allan, as Sunderland and District Teachers Association Football Club.
Nickname of club | Black Cats |
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League | The Championship |
Date established | 1879 |
Location | Sunderland |
Stadium | Stadium of Light |
Address | Stadium Park, Tyne and Wear |
Year stadium built | 1997 |
Stadium capacity | 48,707 |
Club manager | Tony Mowbray |
Mascot | Samson |
Delilah | |
Young supporters club | Black Cats Academy |
Club website | http://www.safc.com |
Club community organisation information | http://www.foundationoflight.co.uk |