Sunderland and Chelsea clash in opening match of 1975-76 season
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Sunderland faces Chelsea in their opening match of the 1975-76 season at Roker Park. The home team equalized just before halftime after Chelsea's Bill Garner scored first. Dennis Longhorn then gave Sunderland the lead with a long-range goal, and the match continues with both teams seeking an advantage early in the season.
- •Sunderland and Chelsea meet in Division Two at Roker Park.
- •Bill Garner gives Chelsea the lead in the 27th minute.
- •Pop Robson equalizes for Sunderland just before halftime.
- •Dennis Longhorn scores in the second half to put Sunderland ahead.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — On This Day (16 August 1975): Longhorn Lets Rip Against New Rivals
"New season optimism abound, Sunderland had to build on the good vibes against the London visitors.
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