Sunderland Association Football Club, commonly known as Sunderland, is a professional soccer club based in Sunderland, England. Established in 1879, Sunderland has a rich history in English football. The club has enjoyed success in various competitions, including winning the English top-flight league title on six occasions, with their most recent triumph coming in 1936. Sunderland has also won the FA Cup twice, in 1937 and 1973. The club's home venue is the Stadium of Light, which has a seating capacity of over 49,000 spectators. Sunderland's nickname is "The Black Cats," which is believed to have originated from a black cat that roamed around the club's former ground, Roker Park.