Sunderland scores five in friendly against Nissan FC at Roker Park
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Last updated Jul 21, 2026
On July 21, 1984, Sunderland hosted Nissan FC at Roker Park for a friendly match to commemorate Nissan's investment in the North East. Sunderland won decisively, scoring five goals to Nissan's two. The match marked a significant relationship-building moment following Nissan's selection of Wearside for its manufacturing plant, which began production in 1986. Despite a sparse crowd of 2,779, Sunderland's Colin West impressed by scoring a hat-trick. The game was a fitting kickoff to Sunderland's pre-season campaign.
- •Sunderland defeated Nissan FC 5-2 in a friendly match.
- •Colin West scored three goals, contributing to Sunderland's victory.
- •The match celebrated Nissan's investment in the North East.
- •Attendance at Roker Park was 2,779.
- •Nissan's UK manufacturing operations started in 1986.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — On This Day (July 21st 1984): Sunderland Played Nissan In A Relationship Building Friendly
"A friendly born from a landmark investment - how did Sunderland's first meeting with Nissan FC mark the beginning of one of Wearside's most important partnerships?
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