EnglandFounded in 1879, Sunderland are one of England's most decorated football clubs. Across their history they have won 9 major honours in total.
Their standout achievement is the England league title, won 6 times (1892, 1893, 1895, 1902, 1913, 1936).
Honours
England (Domestic)Trophy Timeline
Trophies won by Sunderland every year since 1879.
Above the line — domestic titlesBelow the line — continental & world titles
Sunderland’s greatest single season — 2 trophies won in 1936, more than any other year in their history.
Insights
Written by the archive itself — droughts, streaks and records derived from Sunderland’s results. See all insights.
Sunderland have won England's league title 6 times, but not since 1936 — 90 years and counting as of 2026.
Sunderland have won England's FA Cup twice, but not since 1973 — 53 years and counting as of 2026.
Sunderland were founded in 1879 in England.
Individual Honours
Players who won the game’s top individual awards while at Sunderland.
Europe - Golden ShoeSee how Sunderland ranks among the sport’s all-time greats in our Fifty Greatest Football Clubs analysis.