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9 of the most important Sunderland opening games of the season throughout the decades

By Helen Johnson

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 5th Aug 2019, 18:12 GMT

Sunderland AFC have had some fantastic opening games of the season throughout the decades, from their 1980 game against Everton to their 2007 match against Spurs.

If you’re looking forward to seeing how Sunderland perform in the 2019/20 season, then take a look back at the club’s first game of the season over the years.

9. Stan Cummins - 1980 - Sunderland v Everton

On Saturday 16 August 1980, Sunderland won 3-1 against Everton in their first game of the season. John Hawley, Stan Cummins and Billy Wright all scored during this game. | JPIMedia Photo: Sunderland Echo

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9 of the most important Sunderland opening games of the season throughout the decades

Sunderland AFC have had some fantastic opening games of the season throughout the decades, from their 1980 game against Everton to their 2007 match against Spurs.

9. Stan Cummins - 1980 - Sunderland v Everton

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