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Sunderland AFC is an English association football club founded in 1879 and based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The club has won the English top-flight championship six times and the FA Cup in 1937 and 1973. Sunderland plays its home matches at the Stadium of Light, which opened in 1997, and has a long regional rivalry with Newcastle United.
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When was Sunderland AFC founded?
Sunderland AFC was founded in 1879. The club is based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, in northeast England.
How many English top-flight championships has Sunderland won?
Sunderland has won the English top-flight championship six times. The club has also won the FA Cup, including victories in 1937 and 1973.
Where does Sunderland AFC play home matches?
Sunderland plays its home matches at the Stadium of Light. The stadium opened in 1997 and replaced Roker Park as the club's home.
What major domestic trophies has Sunderland won?
The club's major honors include six English top-flight championships and FA Cup wins in 1937 and 1973. Those achievements form a large part of Sunderland's long football history since 1879.
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