Red and white striped kits are synonymous with Sunderland AFC’s history as a football club. But the team only adopted their traditional colours in 1884 after starting out by wearing all navy …

In December 1884 the club dropped their original all-navy colours in favour of red and white but the familiar stripes did not appear until 24 September 1887. Instead, the team turned out in …

Sep 24, 2021 · The home team appeared in their new costume – and red-white perpendicular striped jersey, with white knickerbockers. The Newcastle Daily Chronicle, meanwhile, told …

Jun 2, 2023 · Extensive researched carried out by the Bilbao Black Cats branch of Sunderland supporters has unearthed some interesting information about the famous Bilbao red and white …

May 15, 2024 · Juan Arzuaga had contacted a friend of his in Sunderland who could purchase some red and white shirts from the “ Henry A. Murton Ltd’s Shop” located in Fawcett Street, …

Sunderland’s traditional red and white stripes haven’t always been, with the Wearside club actually starting out with an all-blue jersey which remained up until 1884. Let’s go on a journey …

One of the most significant moments in Sunderland's kit history came in the 1973 FA Cup final, where they famously defeated Leeds United to win the trophy. In that final, Sunderland …

May 10, 2023 · Research carried out by both Sunderland AFC and Athletic Bilbao historians could dispel one story of how Bilbao came to play in red and white, writes Paddy Hollis

Jan 9, 2025 · It is believed that Juan Arzuaga had contacted a friend of his in Sunderland who could purchase some red and white shirts from the “ Henry A. Murton Ltd Shop” located in …

Dec 5, 2005 · FIRSTLY today, the mystery of the Cats and the canary, and of why Sunderland play in red and white stripes.