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Sunderland have a rich history boasting six top-flight league titles and two FA Cup triumphs. After enduring an eight-year absence from the top flight, which included a difficult multi-year spell in League One, the Wearside club completed a dramatic return to the top tier by winning the Championship play-off final at Wembley in May 2025.
Under head coach Regis Le Bris, the club has enjoyed an impressive first year back in the top flight. Le Bris, who earned a Premier League Manager of the Season nomination, successfully guided the team to a seventh-placed finish in the 2025/26 campaign, securing an unexpected spot in the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League following a final-day victory over Chelsea.
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