On This Day (12th Aug 1967): A 3-3 Thriller — Sunderland’s Pre-Season Promise
Could Sunderland’s thrilling draw at Hull have been a sign of better things to come? Goals, new faces and attacking flair offered plenty of pre-season optimism.
On August 12th, 1967, Sunderland faced Hull City in a thrilling pre-season match that ended in a 3-3 draw. The game kicked off under heavy rain, setting the stage for an intense encounter. Early in the first half, Hull's young wingers took advantage of Sunderland's full-backs and scored the first two goals of the match. Sunderland managed to equalize through George Mulhall just before halftime.
In the second half, Neil Martin provided two goals, one for the equalizer and another for Sunderland's third. The debutant Ralph Brand also scored a brace, with his goals coming from sharp passing and movement. This match was a significant pre-season workout for Sunderland, providing valuable experience before their upcoming season.
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