During June, Northern Irish Forward Johnny Crossan was transferred in from Standard Liege.

[1] Also, Scottish left winger George Mulhall arrived from Aberdeen F.C..[2][3] Center Forward Brian Clough started the season in good form with 24 goals in 24 matches.

[5] Torn ligaments kept him out for the rest of the season and ultimately ended his brilliant playing career.

[6] In a season heavily impacted by the "big freeze" of 1963,[7] on the final day, Sunderland needed only a single point to secure promotion to First Division, but Tommy Harmer's goal left the door open for Chelsea, still 2 points behind but with a game in hand and a better goal average.

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