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LAPLACETTE SIGNS FOR SAFC WOMEN
Sunderland AFC Women have completed the permanent signing of France International Tess Laplacette. The defender becomes the Black Cats’ ninth summer signing ahead of the 2026-27 season, bringing valuable experience from her career in France and international experience with France’s youth teams. Laplacette previously captained Olympique de Marseille and was part of the club’s French Second Division title-winning sides in 2016 and 2025. She has also represented France at U...
Carabao Cup Round Three draw: All you need to know
Sunderland AFC will discover their Carabao Cup Round Three opponents this evening. The draw will be made on Wednesday 26 August, with Sunderland among the 32 clubs involved. When is the draw? A pre-draw will take place during the build-up to Preston's tie with Everton which kicks off at 8pm BST to determine whether each of the eight clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League or Europa League will be drawn at home or away. The main draw will take place live on Sky Sports following the g...
Sunderland AFC enhances Stadium of Light matchday experience
Sunderland AFC has continued to invest in the matchday experience at the Stadium of Light ahead of the 2026-27 season, with improvements across hospitality, concourse facilities and the food and drink offer. All hospitality boxes have undergone a full refurbishment, delivering a significant uplift in look and feel, alongside new padded seats in the bowl. Guests will also benefit from a new pre-ordering portal, providing a more bespoke experience with the option to add upgrades ahead of match...
MUNDLE SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH SUNDERLAND
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Romaine Mundle has signed a new deal with the Club. Mundle, who joined Sunderland in February 2024 from Belgian side Standard Liège, has put pen to paper on a deal keeping him on Wearside until 2030. The winger started his career with Tottenham Hotspur, making his way up to the Under-21 side before opting to switch to Liège in the summer of 2023. The 23-year-old has eight goal contributions in 52 appearances for the Black C...
SAFC U21 begin Premier League 2 with five-star victory
Sunderland U21 made an emphatic start to their Premier League 2 campaign, producing an outstanding 5-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Eppleton Colliery Welfare. It was a statement performance from Matt Craddock’s side, with Trey Ogunsuyi scoring a superb hat-trick, while Jack Whittaker and Timur Tutierov also found the net. Sunderland made the perfect start when Ogunsuyi converted from the penalty spot after just two minutes. The hosts continued to threaten, with Tutierov striki...
Ahoka: “I’m ready to learn and develop”
Jules Ahoka is relishing the opportunity to begin his Sunderland career after completing his move to Wearside. The 20-year-old midfielder joins the Club from Royal Antwerp and is eager to make the most of his first experience of Premier League football. “It’s an exciting start for me,” said Ahoka. “I’ve always watched the Premier League on TV and I’m thrilled to be here. “Now, it’s up to me to give everything I can to help the Club go as ...
Watch: Behind the scenes As Ahoka checks in
Jules Ahoka's Sunderland journey is officially under way. The 20-year-old midfielder completed his move to Wearside from Royal Antwerp before getting his first taste of life at the Club. Ahoka met his new teammates and staff, including fellow DR Congo international Noah Sadiki, before taking part in media duties and undergoing his fitness testing. Take a look behind the scenes as Sunderland's latest arrival checks in and begins life in red and white.
Jules Ahoka signs for Sunderland AFC
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Jules Ahoka on a long-term contract. The 20-year-old – who hails from DR Congo – arrives with huge potential, having excelled for his nation at the prestigious 2026 Toulon (Under-20) Tournament this summer, where he played a key role in their fourth-placed finish. Ahoka joined Royal Antwerp in September 2025 from AC Normands in his home country, and has featured in both of their Jupiler Pro League fixtures...
Ticket Information: Manchester City (A) and Arsenal (H)
Ticket information has been confirmed for Sunderland AFC's upcoming Premier League fixtures against Manchester City and Arsenal. Manchester City (A) Sunderland travel to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 19 September, 3pm BST. The fixture is subject to change due to European fixture confirmation. The Club has received an allocation of 3,065 tickets, including 25 wheelchair and carer spaces. Tickets will be issued as digital NFC tickets. Ticket prices * Adult - £30 * Senior (65+) -...
Watch Now: Highlights from Premier League opener
Two-minute highlights from Sunderland AFC's 2026-27 Premier League opening game at Ipswich Town are now available. If you haven't already, make sure you subscribe to our official YouTube channel to receive a notification as soon as fresh content lands throughout the 2026-27 season .
Meunier: “At home next week, we need to show something else”
Thomas Meunier was disappointed with Sunderland's opening-day result after making his debut for the Club at Ipswich Town. The Belgian defender started at Portman Road and believes Sunderland must be more dangerous in the final third as they look ahead to their first home game against Fulham. "We're very disappointed," said Meunier. "After Nilson's free-kick, I thought we would go on to make the difference, but this is the Premier League. "We have to create more chances with the players...
Le Bris: “We didn’t manage the ball well enough”
Régis Le Bris felt Sunderland were made to pay for mistakes as they began their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Emersonn opened the scoring for the hosts before Nilson Angulo produced a superb free-kick to level the contest and register his first goal for Sunderland. However, Jack Clarke struck in the 90th minute to secure all three points for Ipswich. Le Bris was pleased with Sunderland's dominance of possession but felt his side needed ...
Sunderland suffer opening day defeat at Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland AFC Sunderland suffered a late defeat at Ipswich Town on the opening day of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign. The Tractor Boys opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Emersonn finished from close range after Julio Enciso capitalised on a loose pass and drove forward before setting up the hosts’ forward. The Black Cats responded strongly and went close to an equaliser when Noah Sadiki’s header from Trai Hume’s cross was brilliantly tip...
Le Bris names Sunderland XI for Premier League opener
Régis Le Bris has named his Sunderland XI for today’s Premier League opener against newly-promoted Ipswich Town, kick-off 3pm BST. Want to listen live? Audio commentary is available right here! Summer signing Thomas Meunier starts in defence after recovering from a minor injury which forced him to miss last weekend’s final friendly at home to Stade Rennais. Brian Brobbey leads the line for the Black Cats, with Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki and Enzo Le Fée formin...
Win a signed Methalie Shirt!
To celebrate the signing of Dayann Methalie, SAFC are giving away a signed 2026-27 third shirt. All you need to do is be signed up for a 2026-27 Black Cats Membership across any tier by 9am on the 28 August 2026, to be in with a chance to win it! Alongside the opportunity to win amazing prizes, the Black Cats Membership also brings several ways to get closer to the action. Season Ticket Plus (£20 per season) is for supporters who play their part at the Stadium of Ligh...
Watch: behind the scenes of Methalie's first day at Sunderland
Go behind the scenes as Dayann Methalie takes his first steps as a Sunderland player. From arriving on Wearside and completing his medical to signing his contract and meeting Club staff, the French defender's first day was certainly a busy one. The 20-year-old also got his first look at both the Academy of Light and the Stadium of Light before sitting down for his first interviews in red and white. Watch the full behind-the-scenes video below as Sunderland's new number six begins his jou...
Gallery: Methalie arrives on Wearside
Dayann Methalie's Sunderland journey is officially under way. Following his move from Toulouse, the French defender was welcomed to the Academy of Light and Stadium of Light as he began settling into life in red and white. The 20-year-old also met staff and teammates and got his first look at his new surroundings ahead of an exciting season in the Premier League and Europa League. Take a look at the best images from Dayann's first day on Wearside below.
Dayann Methalie signs for Sunderland
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of French defender Dayann Methalie. The highly-rated left-back arrives on a long-term contract from Toulouse, and becomes Sunderland’s second signing of the summer transfer window. A France under-21 international, Sunderland have been off stiff competition from around Europe, including the Premier League, for the services of the 20-year-old full-back. Standing at 6ft 2in, Methalie – who is widely regarded as o...
Dayann Methalie: I will give everything for Sunderland
Dayann Methalie is eager to embrace life on Wearside after completing his move from Toulouse. The 20-year-old defender became Sunderland's second signing of the summer transfer window after putting pen to paper on a long-term contract, arriving with an exciting reputation and a determination to continue his development in red and white. And after watching the Club's remarkable rise from afar, the France Under-21 international admits the opportunity to join Sunderland was one he couldn't tu...
Join Foundation's FPL Competition
Join the Foundation of Light Fantasy Premier League Mini-league for your chance to win a signed SAFC Shirt and support the Foundation's work! Entries are being taken via Crowdfunder where you can make a £5 donation which will support the Foundation of Light to deliver life-changing programmes across the North East. Get involved >>> How to enter: Head to the Foundation of Light Fantasy Premier League Mini-league page. Click the ‘Donate’ button. Click ...
Le Bris: “We don’t want to set a limit”
Régis Le Bris is relishing the prospect of Sunderland’s return to Premier League action as the Black Cats prepare to begin the 2026-27 campaign at newly-promoted Ipswich Town. Sunderland’s season gets under way at 3pm on Saturday, with Le Bris’ side making the trip to Portman Road. It promises to be a landmark campaign for the Club, with Sunderland returning to the Premier League and preparing to compete in Europe for the first time in more than 50 years. And Le Br...
Le Bris provides latest team news ahead of Ipswich
Régis Le Bris has provided an update on Sunderland's squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener against Ipswich Town (KO 3pm BST). The Head Coach confirmed that Simon Adingra will miss the trip to Portman Road with an ankle injury, while the remainder of the squad is available for selection. Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele and Thomas Meunier are all available for the season opener. However, Le Bris explained that the squad is at different stages of match fitness following the su...
Preview: Lads set for opening PL weekend in Ipswich
Sunderland AFC begin the 2026-27 Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon, travelling to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town. The Black Cats’ second successive season in the top flight gets under way at 3pm BST, with Régis Le Bris’ side looking to build on an impressive first campaign back in the Premier League. Sunderland finished seventh last term to secure European football for the first time in more than five decades, and the new season brings the added challenge ...
Report: U21s battle to draw against PSV
Sunderland Under-21s began their competitive campaign with a 1-1 draw against Jong PSV in the PL International Cup at the Stadium of Light. The visitors took the lead in the 21st minute through Keziah Oteng-Mensah, who produced a superb bicycle kick to find the back of the net. The Black Cats responded almost immediately and were level just six minutes later. Jack Whittaker delivered a dangerous cross into the area, with Tom Proctor cleverly allowing the ball to run through to Felix Scot...
Fantasy Premier League: Sunderland's best picks for 2026-27
The return of the Premier League also means the return of Fantasy Premier League, and there are plenty of Sunderland players worth considering ahead of the new campaign. After securing a seventh-place finish and qualifying for the Europa League last season, the Black Cats have once again caught the attention of FPL managers, with several players offering excellent value across all areas of the pitch. With Ipswich Town, Fulham and Brentford making up Sunderland's opening three fixtures, her...
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