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Whether you were there for the glory days at Roker Park, witnessed the Stadium of Light era unfold, or have followed the Black Cats through the Championship and back again, this free Sunderland quiz is your chance to prove your knowledge. From legendary strikers to famous FA Cup runs, we cover the full sweep of one of English football's most passionate clubs.

Sunderland AFC has a rich and dramatic history stretching back to 1879, with a fanbase renowned as one of the most loyal in the country. Our Sunderland quiz draws on that entire story — the triumphs, the heartbreaks, the managers and the moments that have defined the club. Take on the questions below and see if you truly deserve to call yourself a Black Cats expert.

What the Sunderland quiz tests

Did you know? Sunderland were one of the dominant forces in early English football, winning the First Division championship six times before the Second World War.

Sample questions

A taste of the Sunderland quiz (the full quiz has more, and harder):

12 real Sunderland questions (with answers)

These are pulled straight from our question bank — the same fact-checked questions the quiz itself serves. Every one has passed two separate accuracy reviews before being published. Read them, then see how many you can get without scrolling back.

  1. 1. Which Premier League club did striker Kevin Phillips score 30 league goals for in the 1999-2000 season, winning the European Golden Boot?

    Answer: Sunderland easy

  2. 2. Kevin Phillips won the European Golden Shoe in the 1999-2000 season after scoring 30 Premier League goals. Which club was he playing for?

    Answer: Sunderland medium

  3. 3. Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League in the 2016-17 season with how many points?

    Answer: 24 points hard

  4. 4. Which Premier League club did manager Sam Allardyce keep in the Premier League in the 2014-15 season after taking charge midway through, despite them sitting bottom of the table?

    Answer: Sunderland easy

  5. 5. Who was the Charlton Athletic goalkeeper during their 1-0 victory over Sunderland on the final day of the 2006-07 season, a result that ultimately could not save them from relegation?

    Answer: Stephan Andersen hard

  6. 6. Which Premier League club did striker Darren Bent join Aston Villa from in January 2011?

    Answer: Sunderland easy

  7. 7. Which club did midfielder Don Hutchison leave to join Sunderland in the summer of 2000 following his impressive performances at the European Championship that year?

    Answer: Everton hard

  8. 8. Which club did striker Darren Bent leave Sunderland to join in January 2011?

    Answer: Aston Villa easy

  9. 9. Which club did defender Michael Gray represent throughout most of his Premier League career before being released in the summer of 2004?

    Answer: Sunderland hard

  10. 10. Which club did Estonian midfielder Mart Poom join on a free transfer in the summer of 2003 after leaving Derby County, going on to provide solid Premier League cover?

    Answer: Sunderland hard

  11. 11. Which club did midfielder Nicky Summerbee leave to join Sunderland in August 1997, having previously been a key figure in a mid-table Premier League side?

    Answer: Manchester City hard

  12. 12. Which club was managed by Peter Reid when they were relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2002-03 season, having been in the top flight for several consecutive years?

    Answer: Sunderland hard

The full Sunderland quiz mixes these with plenty more, in a random order and against the clock.

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