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On This Day: International Football Comes to Roker Park, 1959

On This Day: International Football Comes to Roker Park, 1959
World Sports · 19:44:30 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

On November 11, 1959, Roker Park in Sunderland hosted an international football match, marking a significant milestone for the historic stadium.

The fixture brought top-level international football to the North East venue, adding to its legacy as a ground that staged major matches throughout its history.

Roker Park, which served as Sunderland's home until 1997, witnessed numerous memorable occasions, and the 1959 international fixture remains a notable chapter in its story.

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