Chelsea Headhunters

Before Chelsea and Sunderland met at Stamford Bridge in August 1979, hundreds of travelling Sunderland supporters arrived in London expecting a tough away day. What followed at Earls Court Underground Station became one of the most talked-about incidents of the era, as Chelsea Headhunters confronted the visitors in chaotic scenes remembered by both sets of supporters. This article explores the day through accounts from both Chelsea and Sunderland fans.