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facts & records from the data

Interesting facts and records surfaced from across the archive. Each one notes the data it draws on — some span the full history, others the modern match-event era.

Players

Brian Clough — 56 goals in 1962-63

One of the best single-season hauls in our records (56 apps).

Brian Clough

From per-season records (sourced from Wikipedia); coverage varies by era.

Trevor Ford — 44 goals in 1952-53

One of the best single-season hauls in our records (66 apps).

Trevor Ford

From per-season records (sourced from Wikipedia); coverage varies by era.

Kevin Phillips — 35 goals in 1997-98

One of the best single-season hauls in our records (48 apps).

Kevin Phillips

From per-season records (sourced from Wikipedia); coverage varies by era.

Trevor Ford — 34 goals in 1950-51

One of the best single-season hauls in our records (62 apps).

Trevor Ford

From per-season records (sourced from Wikipedia); coverage varies by era.

Managers

Tom Watson — highest win rate

64.1% wins across 209 games in charge.

Tom Watson

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Lee Johnson — highest win rate

54.7% wins across 75 games in charge.

Lee Johnson

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Jack Ross — highest win rate

50.7% wins across 75 games in charge.

Jack Ross

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Alex Mackie — highest win rate

48.6% wins across 214 games in charge.

Alex Mackie

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Robert Campbell — highest win rate

47.6% wins across 103 games in charge.

Robert Campbell

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Bob Kyle — 817 matches in charge

Among the longest-serving managers by games managed.

Bob Kyle

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Bill Murray — 505 matches in charge

Among the longest-serving managers by games managed.

Bill Murray

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Johnny Cochrane — 500 matches in charge

Among the longest-serving managers by games managed.

Johnny Cochrane

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Trai Hume — most appearances under Régis Le Bris

94 appearances during Régis Le Bris's tenure.

Trai HumeRégis Le Bris

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Peter Reid — 353 matches in charge

Among the longest-serving managers by games managed.

Peter Reid

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Alan Brown — 323 matches in charge

Among the longest-serving managers by games managed.

Alan Brown

Based on recorded manager tenures and the matches we hold for them.

Vito Mannone — most appearances under Gus Poyet

73 appearances during Gus Poyet's tenure.

Vito MannoneGus Poyet

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Luke O'Nien — most appearances under Jack Ross

72 appearances during Jack Ross's tenure.

Luke O'NienJack Ross

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Anthony Patterson — most appearances under Tony Mowbray

65 appearances during Tony Mowbray's tenure.

Anthony PattersonTony Mowbray

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

A. OBrien — most appearances under Lee Johnson

64 appearances during Lee Johnson's tenure.

A. OBrienLee Johnson

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

J. McClean — most appearances under Martin O'Neill

64 appearances during Martin O'Neill's tenure.

J. McCleanMartin O'Neill

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Ahmed El-Mohamady — most appearances under Steve Bruce

51 appearances during Steve Bruce's tenure.

Ahmed El-MohamadySteve Bruce

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Chris Maguire — most appearances under Phil Parkinson

45 appearances during Phil Parkinson's tenure.

Chris MaguirePhil Parkinson

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Jermain Defoe — most appearances under David Moyes

40 appearances during David Moyes's tenure.

Jermain DefoeDavid Moyes

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Vito Mannone — most appearances under Sam Allardyce

31 appearances during Sam Allardyce's tenure.

Vito MannoneSam Allardyce

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

George Honeyman — most appearances under Chris Coleman

29 appearances during Chris Coleman's tenure.

George HoneymanChris Coleman

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Anthony Patterson — most appearances under Alex Neil

26 appearances during Alex Neil's tenure.

Anthony PattersonAlex Neil

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Partnerships

Strong record v Wigan: 69.2% wins

9 wins from 13 meetings in our data.

Wigan

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

Strong record v Leyton Orient: 58.3% wins

7 wins from 12 meetings in our data.

Leyton Orient

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

Luke O'Nien & Lynden Gooch — both scored in 4 matches

A proxy for a prolific partnership: matches in which both players got on the scoresheet.

Luke O'NienLynden Gooch

Based on match-event data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Strong record v Grimsby Town: 58.0% wins

29 wins from 50 meetings in our data.

Grimsby Town

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

Elliot Embleton & R. Stewart — both scored in 4 matches

A proxy for a prolific partnership: matches in which both players got on the scoresheet.

Elliot EmbletonR. Stewart

Based on match-event data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Strong record v Southend United: 57.1% wins

8 wins from 14 meetings in our data.

Southend United

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

Strong record v Rotherham United: 57.1% wins

12 wins from 21 meetings in our data.

Rotherham United

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

A. McGeady & C. Wyke — both scored in 3 matches

A proxy for a prolific partnership: matches in which both players got on the scoresheet.

A. McGeadyC. Wyke

Based on match-event data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Stéphane Sessègnon & C. Gardner — both scored in 3 matches

A proxy for a prolific partnership: matches in which both players got on the scoresheet.

Stéphane SessègnonC. Gardner

Based on match-event data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Amad Diallo & E. Simms — both scored in 3 matches

A proxy for a prolific partnership: matches in which both players got on the scoresheet.

Amad DialloE. Simms

Based on match-event data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial.

Milestones & records

12-goal thriller: 11–1 v Fairfield

Played 1895-02-02.

Fairfield

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

11–1 win v Fairfield

A 10-goal margin on 1895-02-02.

Fairfield

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

11-goal thriller: 6–5 v Liverpool

Played 1930-12-06.

Liverpool

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

11-goal thriller: 5–6 v Derby County

Played 1950-12-16.

Derby County

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

9–0 win v Chatham

A 9-goal margin on 1914-01-10.

Chatham

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

11-goal thriller: 5–6 v West Bromwich Albion FC

Played 1934-03-24.

West Bromwich Albion FC

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

0–8 defeat to Southampton

A 8-goal margin on 2014-10-18.

Southampton

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

0–8 defeat to Watford

A 8-goal margin on 1982-09-25.

Watford

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

11-goal thriller: 7–4 v Bolton Wanderers

Played 1932-10-29.

Bolton Wanderers

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

9–1 win v Newcastle West End

A 8-goal margin.

Newcastle West End

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

0–8 defeat to West Ham United

A 8-goal margin on 1968-10-19.

West Ham United

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

8–0 win v Derby County

A 8-goal margin on 1894-09-01.

Derby County

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

8–1 win v Boston United

A 7-goal margin on 1926-01-09.

Boston United

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

1–8 defeat to Blackburn Rovers

A 7-goal margin on 1909-03-22.

Blackburn Rovers

Based on match results across all seasons in our database.

121,919 attendance v Aston Villa

One of the biggest recorded crowds (1913-04-19).

Aston Villa

Based on attendances recorded in our data.

100,000 attendance v Leeds United

One of the biggest recorded crowds (1973-05-05).

Leeds United

Based on attendances recorded in our data.

93,495 attendance v Preston North End

One of the biggest recorded crowds (1937-05-01).

Preston North End

Based on attendances recorded in our data.

Sebastian Larsson scored on debut

Found the net in their first recorded Sunderland appearance v Liverpool (2011-08-13).

Sebastian LarssonLiverpool

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial. 'Debut' is the earliest appearance in our data.

C. Wyke scored on debut

Found the net in their first recorded Sunderland appearance v Oxford United (2018-09-01).

C. WykeOxford United

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial. 'Debut' is the earliest appearance in our data.

T. Dyce scored on debut

Found the net in their first recorded Sunderland appearance v Manchester United U21 (2021-10-13).

T. DyceManchester United U21

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial. 'Debut' is the earliest appearance in our data.

Asamoah Gyan scored on debut

Found the net in their first recorded Sunderland appearance v Wigan (2010-09-11).

Asamoah GyanWigan

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial. 'Debut' is the earliest appearance in our data.

Adam Johnson scored on debut

Found the net in their first recorded Sunderland appearance v Birmingham (2014-08-27).

Adam JohnsonBirmingham

Based on line-up data, densest from 2010 onward; earlier eras are partial. 'Debut' is the earliest appearance in our data.

84,697 attendance v Manchester City

One of the biggest recorded crowds (2014-03-02).

Manchester City

Based on attendances recorded in our data.

80,000 attendance v Liverpool

One of the biggest recorded crowds (1992-05-09).

Liverpool

Based on attendances recorded in our data.