Sunderland overwhelms Plymouth 5-0 in historic Roker Park match
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Last updated Oct 28, 2026
On October 28, 1961, Sunderland secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Roker Park. Brian Clough scored a hat-trick, with goals from Harry Hooper and George Herd completing the rout. Sunderland's attack overwhelmed Plymouth, who struggled to gain any control throughout the match. The win marked a significant moment in Sunderland's season as they continued their push for promotion in the Second Division.
- •Brian Clough scored three goals in the match.
- •Harry Hooper and George Herd also contributed goals.
- •Sunderland moved to third in the Second Division standings.
- •Over thirty thousand fans attended the game at Roker Park.
- •The win followed Sunderland's previous victory against Preston North End.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — OTD (28/10/1961): Sunderland Hit Plymouth for Five at Roker Park
"Brian Clough’s hat-trick and a rampant Sunderland attack overwhelmed Plymouth Argyle in 1961. But what made this 5-0 victory such a memorable display of Alan Brown’s H-Plan?
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