On this day
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by Kate Smith
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Take a look at what happened on this day in the club's history.
1998 – Sunderland ran out 5-1 winners at Rotherham in the FA Cup, with Kevin Phillips scoring four goals.
1988 – Former Sunderland loanee Jonny Evans was born in Belfast.
1953 – Sunderland moved to the top of Division One thanks to a 3-1 home win over Arsenal.
1885 – Sunderland lost 11-1 to Port Glasgow in a friendly.