On This Day (15 August 1997) Sunderland Take On Manchester City In Their New Home
As the Lads got settled into their shiny new stadium, the visit of Frank Clark’s City made for a memorable occasion.
On August 15, 1997, Sunderland faced off against Manchester City at their brand new home, the Stadium of Light. The match turned out to be a memorable one, with the stadium filled to capacity of 38,827 fans. Sunderland emerged victorious with a 3-1 win, thanks to goals from Niall Quinn, Kevin Phillips, and Lee Clark. Despite a strong effort from Manchester City, the French goalkeeper, Martyn Margetson, made crucial saves throughout the match.
The atmosphere was electric as fans celebrated their team's success and the grand opening of their new stadium.
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