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. Also, Scottish left winger George Mulhall arrived from Aberdeen F.C. Center Forward Brian Clough started the season in good form with 24 goals in 24 matches. However, on 26 December 1962 against Bury, in the 27th minute, Brian Clough was injured in a collision with the Bury goalkeeper Chris Harker. Torn ligaments kept him out for the rest of the season and ultimately ended his brilliant playing career. In a season heavily impacted by the "big freeze" of 1963, on the final day, Sunderland needed only a single point to secure promotion to First Division, 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
Transfers In Pos. Name from TypeMFGeorge MulhallAberdeen F.C. FWJohnny CrossanStandard Liege FWAndy KerrKilmarnock F.C. MFNorman ClarkeBallymena United Out Pos. Name To TypeGKPeter Wakeham Charlton Athletic MFJohn Dillon Brighton and Hove Albion MFDanny Hegan Ipswich Town MFAlan Sproates Swindon Town FWJimmy O'Neill Walsall F.C. FWAlly Murray FWColin Rutherford
Results
Division One
League table
Results by round
Matches .- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/sunderland/tab/matches/season/1963/
League Cup
Semifinals
FA Cup
Statistics Squad statistics
References