Episode 3 of 3
Formal Creation and Opening
- When
- September-October 1880
- Where
- Sunderland
Evidence suggests formal creation occurred on 25 September 1880, with the club opening to non-teachers in October 1880.
Evidence suggests the club was not formally created until 25 September 1880. In October 1880, it was renamed Sunderland A.F.C. and became open to more than just school teachers, marking a significant expansion of its membership.
Sources
- Sunderland A.F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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