Sunderland 1935 – 1936

The 1935/36 season was one of the great campaigns in Sunderland’s history, with the club crowned First Division champions after a powerful and consistent league performance. For collectors of old football programmes, Sunderland’s 1935/36 season is especially appealing because it captures the club at the height of its pre-war strength, when Roker Park was home to one of the most formidable sides in English football.

This page brings together programmes connected to that memorable title-winning campaign, offering a valuable look at Sunderland’s fixtures, opponents and matchday culture during the mid-1930s. Issues from this period are highly collectable because they combine strong club history with the rarity and character of pre-war football memorabilia. Fixtures involving leading clubs of the era, major league rivals and important matches from Sunderland’s championship season all add to the interest.

Sunderland programmes from 1935/36 are sought after not only by supporters of the club, but also by collectors of rare football programmes who focus on title-winning seasons, First Division history and significant pre-war issues. This collection provides a fascinating snapshot of Sunderland’s place in English football history and helps tell the story of a side that remains one of the most celebrated teams of the 1930s.