Summary
Sunderland Albion were formed by some members of Sunderland A.F.C. who did not like the commercial direction the club was taking. The two clubs were fierce rivals - when they were drawn together in both the FA Cup and the Durham Challenge Cup in the 1888-89 season, Sunderland withdrew from both competitions rather than allow Albion to benefit from the increased gate receipts. However, there was so much demand locally for the clubs to play each other that 2 friendly matches were arranged, both won by Sunderland: 2-0 on 1 December 1888, in front of 18000 spectators and 3-2 on 12 January 1889, in front of 12000 spectators.
Albion were founder members of the Football Alliance in 1889, but when Sunderland joined The Football League in 1890, Albion's crowds began to suffer. To try to gain extra support, Albion joined the Northern League as well, playing in both leagues in the 1890-91 season before concentrating on the latter. However, when Sunderland won the Football League title in 1892, Albion disbanded.
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