Manchester United ends Sunderland's unbeaten run at Old Trafford
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026
On October 10, 1953, Manchester United defeated Sunderland 1-0 at Old Trafford, marking Sunderland's first loss there in over five years. Jack Rowley scored the only goal in the 60th minute, capitalizing on United's dominant performance. Despite a late surge by Sunderland, highlighted by a solid showing from goalkeeper Jimmy Cowan, they could not find an equalizer. Sunderland put up a fight but ultimately fell short, concluding their impressive streak at Old Trafford.
- •Match took place at Old Trafford
- •Attendance was 36,482
- •Rowley scored for Manchester United
- •Sunderland's last defeat at Old Trafford was over five years prior
- •Jimmy Cowan awarded man of the match for Sunderland
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — OTD (10/10/53): Sunderland Finally Beaten At Old Trafford!
"A great sequence of wins in the red half of Manchester eventually came to an end on this day seventy three years ago.
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