1962–63 Sunderland A.F.C. season
Sunderland 1962–63 football season
| 1962–63 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Syd Collings | ||
| Manager | Alan Brown | ||
| Stadium | Roker Park | ||
| Division Two | 3rd | ||
| FA Cup | Round 5 | ||
| League Cup | Semifinals | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Brian Clough (24) All: Clough (28) | ||
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← 1961–62 1963–64 → | |||
The 1962–63 season was Sunderland's 79th year in existence and 8th consecutive season in the Division Two. Also the club competed in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Summary
During June, Northern Irish Forward Johnny Crossan was transferred in from Standard Liege.[1] Also, Scottish left winger George Mulhall arrived from Aberdeen F.C..[2][3] Center Forward Brian Clough started the season in good form with 24 goals in 24 matches.[4] However, on 26 December 1962 against Bury, in the 27th minute, Brian Clough was injured in a collision with the Bury goalkeeper Chris Harker.[5] Torn ligaments kept him out for the rest of the season and ultimately ended his brilliant playing career.[6] In a season heavily impacted by the "big freeze" of 1963,[7] on the final day, Sunderland needed only a point to secure promotion, but Tommy Harmer's goal left the door open for Chelsea, still 2 points behind but with a game in hand and a better goal average. They took their chance emphatically, beating Portsmouth 7-0 at home the following Tuesday.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
| In | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Name | from | Type |
| MF | George Mulhall | Aberdeen F.C. | |
| FW | Johnny Crossan | Standard Liege | |
| FW | Andy Kerr | Kilmarnock F.C. | |
| MF | Norman Clarke | Ballymena United | |
| Out | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Name | To | Type |
| GK | Peter Wakeham | Charlton Athletic | |
| MF | John Dillon | Brighton and Hove Albion | |
| MF | Danny Hegan | Ipswich Town | |
| MF | Alan Sproates | Swindon Town | |
| FW | Jimmy O'Neill | Walsall F.C. | |
| FW | Ally Murray | ||
| FW | Colin Rutherford | ||
Results
Division One
League table
| Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoke City (C, P) | 42 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 73 | 50 | 1.460 | 53 | Promotion to the First Division |
| 2 | Chelsea (P) | 42 | 24 | 4 | 14 | 81 | 42 | 1.929 | 52 | |
| 3 | Sunderland | 42 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 84 | 55 | 1.527 | 52 | |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 42 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 86 | 85 | 1.012 | 49 | |
| 5 | Leeds United | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 79 | 53 | 1.491 | 48 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Results by round
Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/middlesbrough/tab/matches/season/1961/
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Champions, Promoted to 1963-64 Division One; = Promoted to 1963-64 Division One; = Relegated to 1963-64 Division Three
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Champions, Promoted to 1963-64 Division One; = Promoted to 1963-64 Division One; = Relegated to 1963-64 Division Three
Matches
- .- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/sunderland/tab/matches/season/1963/
Sunderland v Middlesbrough
| 18 August 1962 1 | Sunderland | 3-1 | Middlesbrough | Sunderland |
Brian Clough  36', 70'Charlie Hurley 66' | 6 |  60' Bryan Orritt 78' Ron Burbeck | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 48,106 Referee: G McCabe |
Sunderland v Charlton Athletic
| 22 August 1962 2 | Sunderland | 1-0 | Charlton Athletic | Sunderland |
| Willie McPheat 71' | 3 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 37,028 Referee: MA Fussey |
Leeds United v Sunderland
| 25 August 1962 3 | Leeds United | 0-1 | Sunderland | Leeds |
| Billy Bremner 57' | 6 | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 17,755 Referee: RJ Simons |
Charlton Athletic v Sunderland
| 28 August 1962 4 | Charlton Athletic | 2-2 | Sunderland | Charlton |
| Brian Kinsey 60', 71' | 5 | 2' Jimmy McNab 56' Brian Clough | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 17,055 Referee: W Clements |
Sunderland v Swansea Town
| 1 September 1962 5 | Sunderland | 3-1 | Swansea Town | Sunderland |
| Brian Clough 32', 43' Stan Anderson 47'Rooks 50' | 7 | 13' Kenny Morgans 40' Herbie Williams 50' Colin Webster 75' Peter Davies | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 36,982 Referee: RH Windle |
Sunderland v Rotherham United
| 5 September 1962 6 | Sunderland | 2-0 | Rotherham United | Sunderland |
| Brian Clough 60' Amby Fogarty 86' | 2 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 38,172 Referee: W Crossley |
Chelsea v Sunderland
| 8 September 1962 7 | Chelsea | 0-1 | Sunderland | Fulham |
| Frank Upton 40' | 4 | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 32,901 Referee: NCH Burtenshaw |
Sunderland v Rotherham United
| 11 September 1962 8 | Sunderland | 2-4 | Rotherham United | Sunderland |
| Amby Fogarty 70', 81' | 6 | 43 'kirkman 75 ', 77 'benett 87 ' houghton | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 38,172 Referee: W Crossley |
Sunderland v Luton Town
| 15 September 1962 9 | Sunderland | 3-1 | Luton Town | Sunderland |
| Brian Clough 58', 78' Amby Fogarty 75' | 7 | 53' Gordon Turner | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 36,399 Referee: P Rhodes |
Southampton v Sunderland
| 22 September 1962 10 | Southampton | 4-2 | Sunderland | Southampton |
| George Kirby 41', 81' | 4 | 31', 52', 65' Brian Clough 75' George Mulhall | Stadium: The Dell Attendance: 18,535 Referee: R Aldous |
Sunderland v Scunthorpe United
| 29 September 1962 11 | Sunderland | 0-0 | Scunthorpe United | Sunderland |
| 6 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 43,230 Referee: LJ Hamer |
Sunderland v Derby County
| 6 October 1962 12 | Sunderland | 3-0 | Derby County | Sunderland |
| Brian Clough 39', 76' Ray Young 41' (o.g.)) | 4 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 35,340 Referee: AW Luty |
Newcastle United v Sunderland
| 13 October 1962 13 | Newcastle United | 1-1 | Sunderland | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Jimmy Kerray 43' | 3 | 31' Brian Clough | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 62,321 Referee: H Webb |
Sunderland v Walsall
| 20 October 1962 14 | Sunderland | 5-0 | Walsall | Sunderland |
| Jimmy Davison 10', 87' Stan Anderson 44'Brian Clough 58'George Mulhall 76' | 2 | 7' Ken Hodgkisson | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 36,750 Referee: JW Bullough |
Norwich City v Sunderland
| 27 October 1962 15 | Norwich City | 2-4 | Sunderland | Norwich |
| Jimmy Hill 22', 47', 87' Jim Oliver 70' | 4 | 32' Brian Clough 35'Charlie Hurley | Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 23,439 Referee: A Holland |
Sunderland v Grimsby Town
| 3 November 1962 16 | Sunderland | 6-2 | Grimsby Town | Sunderland |
| Jimmy Davison 9', 11' Brian Clough 15', 51', 58'George Herd 70' | 3 | George McLean 73' Cliff Portwood 78' | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 43,087 Referee: KR Tuck |
Plymouth Argyle v Sunderland
| 10 November 1962 17 | Plymouth Argyle | 1-1 | Sunderland | Plymouth |
| Mickey Lill 60' | 3 | 89' Brian Clough | Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 18,561 Referee: KG Aston |
Sunderland v Preston North End
| 17 November 1962 18 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Preston North End | Sunderland |
| Jimmy Davison 37' Charlie Hurley 69' | 3 | 15' (o.g.) Colin Nelson | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 29,976 Referee: AW Sparling |
Portsmouth v Sunderland
| 24 November 1962 19 | Portsmouth | 1-3 | Sunderland | Portsmouth |
| Tony Barton 46' Roy Smith 58'Harry Harris 72' | 5 | 87' Colin Nelson | Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 15,000 Referee: AE Moore |
Sunderland v Cardiff City
| 1 December 1962 20 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Cardiff City | Sunderland |
| Jimmy Davison 35' Brian Clough 52' | 4 | 60' Ivor Allchurch | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 37,603 Referee: GW Grundy |
Huddersfield Town v Sunderland
| 8 December 1962 21 | Huddersfield Town | 3-0 | Sunderland | Huddersfield |
| 2 | 46', 49' Brian Clough 62' George Mulhall | Stadium: Leeds Road Attendance: 21,260 Referee: A Jobling |
Middlesbrough v Sunderland
| 15 December 1962 22 | Middlesbrough | 3-3 | Sunderland | Middlesbrough |
| Billy Horner 26' Arthur Kaye 41'Bryan Orritt 43' | 2 | 20' George Mulhall 24' Brian Clough 25' George Herd | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 43,509 Referee: F Cowen | |
| Note: Sunderland scored their second and third goals while down to 10 men, McNab receiving treatment for a shoulder injury. He returned after Horner had pulled a goal back but was a virtual passenger and did not appear for the second half. | ||||
Sunderland v Leeds United
| 22 December 1962 23 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Leeds United | Sunderland |
| George Mulhall 27' Charlie Hurley 68' | 2 | 80' Billy Bremner | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 40,252 Referee: KE Walker |
Sunderland v Bury
| 26 December 1962 24 | Sunderland | 0-1 | Bury | Sunderland |
| 2 | 60' Brian Turner | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 42,407 Referee: K Howley | ||
| Note: In the 27th minute, Brian Clough was injured in a collison with the Bury goalkeeper. Torn ligaments kept him out for the rest of the season and ultimately ended his brilliant playing career. | ||||
Bury v Sunderland
| 29 December 1962 25 | Bury | 0-3 | Sunderland | Bury |
| Jack Threlfall 51' Bill Calder 53'Billy Griffin 60' | 3 | Stadium: Gigg Lane Attendance: 17,329 Referee: V James |
Derby County v Sunderland
| 23 February 1963 26 | Derby County | 2-2 | Sunderland | Derby |
| Bill Curry 14' Barry Hutchinson 39' | 2 | 55' Johnny Crossan 70' Stan Anderson | Stadium: Baseball Ground Attendance: 15,460 Referee: J Parkinson |
Sunderland v Newcastle United
| 2 March 1963 27 | Sunderland | 0-0 | Newcastle United | Sunderland |
| 2 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 62,420 Referee: K Howley | |||
| Note: Hollins saved a penalty from Anderson at 38th | ||||
Walsall v Sunderland
| 9 March 1963 28 | Walsall | 2-3 | Sunderland | Walsall |
| Colin Taylor 25', 32' | 2 | 5', 18', 47' (p) Johnny Crossan | Stadium: Fellows Park Attendance: 7,234 Referee: JE Carr |
Sunderland v Norwich City
| 20 March 1963 29 | Sunderland | 7-1 | Norwich City | Sunderland |
| Nick Sharkey 35', 40', 44', 60', 86' Stan Anderson 57' Johnny Crossan 64' | 2 | 85' Jimmy Hill | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 42,393 Referee: A Holland |
Grimsby Town v Sunderland
| 23 March 1963 30 | Grimsby Town | 2-1 | Sunderland | Cleethorpes |
| Ronnie Foster 60' | 1 | 20'George Herd 78' Charlie Hurley | Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 12,332 Referee: AW Luty |
Sunderland v Plymouth Argyle
| 30 March 1963 31 | Sunderland | 1-1 | Plymouth Argyle | Sunderland |
| Johnny Crossan 38' | 1 | 36' Alan O'Neill | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 31,276 Referee: H Richards |
Preston North End v Sunderland
| 6 April 1963 32 | Preston North End | 1-1 | Sunderland | Preston |
| Doug Holden 79' | 3 | 86' Jimmy Davison | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 14,015 Referee: WG Handley |
Sunderland v Stoke City
| 12 April 1963 33 | Sunderland | 0-0 | Stoke City | Sunderland |
| 3 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 62,138 Referee: AW Sparling |
Sunderland v Portsmouth
| 13 April 1963 34 | Sunderland | 1-0 | Portsmouth | Sunderland |
| Harry Hooper 35' | 3 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 35,356 Referee: RH Windle |
Stoke City v Sunderland
| 15 April 1963 35 | Stoke City | 2-1 | Sunderland | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Dennis Viollet 1' (pen), 90' Clamp 76' | 3 | 25' Andy Kerr 25' Cec Irwin 75' Len Ashurst | Stadium: Victoria Ground Attendance: 42,394 |
Cardiff City v Sunderland
| 20 April 1963 36 | Cardiff City | 2-5 | Sunderland | Cardiff |
| Derek Tapscott 12' Peter Hooper 17', 37'Alan McIntosh 45'Mel Charles 71' | 3 | 55' (o.g.) Trevor Edwards 57' Andy Kerr | Stadium: Ninian Park Attendance: 12,293 Referee: PG Brandwood |
Sunderland v Huddersfield Town
| 27 April 1963 37 | Sunderland | 1-1 | Huddersfield Town | Sunderland |
| George Mulhall 46' | 3 | 51' Mike O'Grady | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 37,098 Referee: GW Grundy |
Scunthorpe United v Sunderland
| 30 April 1963 38 | Scunthorpe United | 1-1 | Sunderland | Scunthorpe |
| Len Ashurst 50' (o.g.) | 3 | 83' Johnny Crossan | Stadium: Old Show Ground Attendance: 9,090 Referee: G McCabe |
Sunderland v Southampton
| 4 May 1963 39 | Sunderland | 4-0 | Southampton | Sunderland |
| Johnny Crossan 17', 19', 62' Jimmy Davison 59' | 3 | 55' Kirby | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 34,612 Referee: V James |
Swansea Town v Sunderland
| 11 May 1963 40 | Swansea Town | 4-3 | Sunderland | Swansea |
| Eddie Thomas 13' Peter Davies 30'Barrie Jones 56' | 2 | 3' Jimmy Davison 27', 80' Johnny Crossan 29'George Herd | Stadium: Vetch Field Attendance: 8,567 Referee: KH Burns |
Luton Town v Sunderland
| 13 May 1963 41 | Luton Town | 0-3 | Sunderland | Luton |
| 1 | 21' 84 'Nick Sharkey 46 'George Mulhall | Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 16,419 Referee: W Clements |
Sunderland v Chelsea
| 18 May 1963 42 | Sunderland | 0-1 | Chelsea | Sunderland |
| Crossan 24' | 2 | 27'Tommy Harmer 40' McCreadie 43' Upton | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 47,918 Referee: LJ Tirebuck |
League Cup
Sunderland v Oldham Athletic
| 24 September 1962 2 | Sunderland | 7-1 | Oldham Athletic | Sunderland |
| Brian Clough George Mulhall Amby Fogarty ,Joe Kiernan | Bert Lister | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 15,742 Referee: R Harper |
Sunderland v Scunthorpe United
| 17 October 1962 3 | Sunderland | 2-0 | Scunthorpe United | Sunderland |
| Dickie Rooks George Mulhall | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 18,154 Referee: W Crossley |
Portsmouth v Sunderland
| 14 November 1962 4 | Portsmouth | 0-0 | Sunderland | Portsmouth |
| Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 13,511 Referee: J Finney |
Sunderland v Portsmouth
| 21 November 1962 replay | Sunderland | 2-1 | Portsmouth | Sunderland |
| Jimmy McNab George Herd | (og)' Colin Nelson | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 14,484 Referee: LJ Hamer |
Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers
| 5 December 1962 5 | Sunderland | 3-2 | Blackburn Rovers | Sunderland |
| Brian Clough 11', 83' Jimmy McNab 22' | 5' Ian Lawther 84' (o.g.) Len Ashurst | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 24,727 Referee: P Rhodes |
Semifinals
Sunderland v Aston Villa
| 12 January 1963 1 | Sunderland | 1-3 | Aston Villa | Sunderland |
| Nick Sharkey 61' | 26'Vic Crowe 44'Bobby Thomson 88'Derek Dougan | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 33,237 Referee: A Jobling |
Aston Villa v Sunderland
| 22 April 1963 2 | Aston Villa | 0-0 (3-1 agg.) | Sunderland | Birmingham |
| Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 22,102 Referee: RE Smith |
FA Cup
Preston North End v Sunderland
| 5 January 1963 3 | Preston North End | 1-4 | Sunderland | Preston |
| Doug Holden 4' | 59'Amby Fogarty 89' Jimmy Davison 44', 63'Nick Sharkey | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 25,917 Referee: A Holland |
Gravesend & Northfleet v Sunderland
| 12 February 1963 4 | Gravesend & Northfleet | 1-1 | Sunderland | Northfleet |
| Skingley | George Mulhall | Stadium: Stonebridge Road Attendance: 12,032 Referee: LW Faulkner |
Sunderland v Gravesend & Northfleet
| 18 February 1963 replay | Sunderland | 5-2 | Gravesend & Northfleet | Sunderland |
| Johnny Crossan (2)' George Mulhall Amby Fogarty Nick Sharkey | McNichol Tony Sitford | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 29,659 Referee: LW Faulkner |
Coventry City v Sunderland
| 25 March 1963 5 | Coventry City | 2-1 | Sunderland | Coventry |
| Dietmar Bruck 82' George Curtis 85' | 33' Johnny Crossan | Stadium: Highfield Road Attendance: 40,401 Referee: G McCabe | ||
| Note: Several gates were broken down and it is estimated that 4-5,000 fans entered the ground without being recorded. | ||||
Statistics
Squad statistics
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Division One | FA Cup | League Cup | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Goalkeeper |  ENG | Jimmy Montgomery | 53 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Full Back | ENG | Colin Nelson | 36 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Central Defender |  SCO | Jimmy McNab | 48 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | |
| Central Defender |  IRL | Charlie Hurley | 48 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Full Back | ENG | Len Ashurst | 51 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Midfielder | ENG | George Herd | 47 | 5 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Wing Half | ENG | Stan Anderson | 42 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Winger | ENG | Jimmy Davison | 41 | 10 | 33 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| Winger | SCO | George Mulhall | 45 | 11 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Inside Forward | IRL | Amby Fogarty | 29 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Forward |  NIR | Johnny Crossan | 32 | 15 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| Goalkeeper | ENG | Keith Hird | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Centre Forward | ENG | Brian Clough | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
| Full Back | ENG | Cec Irwin | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Forward | SCO | Nick Sharkey | 17 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Central Defender | NIR | Martin Harvey | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Centre Forward | SCO | Andy Kerr | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Winger | ENG | Harry Hooper | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Central Defender | ENG | Dickie Rooks | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Winger | NIR | Norman Clarke | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Inside Forward | SCO | Willie McPheat | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Midfielder | ENG | Tommy Mitchinson | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Central Defender | SCO | Joe Kiernan | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Winger | ENG | Jack Overfield | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Full Back | ENG | Jimmy Nelson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/sunderland/tab/players/season/1963/
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