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On This Day (19 April 1975): Sunderland Show Fans The Future!
TL;DR
On April 19, 1976, Sunderland AFC secured their second promotion with a 2-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers. This win marked a significant turnaround after years of mediocre performance following their 1970 relegation.
Key points
- Sunderland AFC secured promotion on April 19, 1976.
- They won 2-1 against Bolton Wanderers.
- This was their second promotion in club history.
- The team had struggled after relegation in 1970.
- FA Cup victory in 1973 reignited hope for the club.
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Bob Stokoe
Sunderland AFCBolton Wanderers
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On 19 April 1976, Sunderland AFC clinched only their second ever promotion, courtesy of a 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers.
It was an occasion that some had feared would never come, such was our mediocre league form in the seasons that immediately followed relegation in 1970, but FA Cup success under Bob Stokoe in 1973 brought new hope and whilst there was to be a couple of “so near, yet so far” episodes thereafter, things finally fell into place on the back of a fantastic home record.
Unbeaten at Roker Park in the league during 1975/1976, one of the quirks of the campaign was that the only two teams able to come away with anything, in the shape of hard-fought 1-1 draws were the two Bristol clubs — Rovers and City.
It was somewhat ironic, therefore, that exactly a year before promotion was confirmed the latter had been the final visitors to Wearside for 1974/1975, a season that gave a good indication that the patience of the supporters was close to being rewarded.
The Lads were in the race throughout but their progress was somewhat hampered by a series of draws.
Goals from Viv Busby that brought a home loss to mid-table Fulham at the end of February — the final league reverse in SR6 for 17 months — were to prove costly but there was still a chance of going up when the Robins arrived for the penultimate fixture.
Going up against the visitors would be Dave Watson and Bobby Kerr — both of whom had been injury doubts in the build-up — plus Rod Belfitt, who was brought into the starting eleven due to Vic Halom suffering from a knee complaint.
Heavy rain earlier in the day meant that a slick surface ideal for passing football greeted the two sides and after losing the toss, Alan Dick’s men were invited to attack the Fulwell End in the first half — yet most of the early action was down at the other end.
Q&A
What significant event happened on April 19, 1976, for Sunderland AFC?
Sunderland AFC clinched their second promotion by defeating Bolton Wanderers 2-1.
How did Sunderland AFC's performance change after their 1970 relegation?
After their 1970 relegation, Sunderland experienced mediocre league form but found new hope with FA Cup success in 1973.
Who was the manager of Sunderland AFC during their 1973 FA Cup success?
Bob Stokoe was the manager of Sunderland AFC during their FA Cup success in 1973.
What was Sunderland AFC's home record leading up to their promotion in 1976?
Sunderland AFC had a fantastic home record leading up to their promotion in 1976.
