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Preview | Sunderland head to Portugal for Europa League clash
Sunderland continue their UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday as they travel to Portugal to face SCU Torreense in their first European away fixture for more than 53 years. The Black Cats head to Leiria for Matchday Two of the league phase, with kick-off scheduled for 5.45pm BST at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa. SCU Torreense Torreense head into Thursday’s fixture following a historic season in Portuguese football, having secured their first-ever Taça de Port...
SAFC Women PGA Phase Two Division One Fixtures Announced
Sunderland Women’s PGA side’s 2026-27 Phase Two Division One fixtures have been confirmed. For a third successive year, the Club’s development side have qualified for Division One, meaning the Lasses will compete against 10 of the best academies in the country. Subject to change, the provisional fixtures are: October: Liverpool (H) – Sun 18 Oct, 2pm Aston Villa (H) – Wed 21 Oct, 2pm Arsenal (H) – Wed 28 Oct, 2pm November: Ch...
Support Show Racism the Red Card this Wear Red Day
Show Racism the Red Card is calling on supporters to back its anti-racism education work as the charity prepares for Wear Red Day. The UK’s leading anti-racism education charity continues to use education to challenge racism in all its forms, helping to change attitudes, raise awareness and create a more inclusive society. The organisation says its work is more important than ever and is urging people to stand together, reject division and help ensure its message continues to reach t...
Sir Bob Murray’s Legends’ Way stone installed
Sir Bob Murray’s stone has been installed at the Stadium of Light, with the former Sunderland AFC chairman visiting the site ahead of Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion. Legends’ Way is transforming the exterior of the Roker End into a landmark celebrating the history and people of Sunderland AFC, giving supporters the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the Club. The development will feature the Wembley Path, commemorating the 1973 FA Cup...
What's on for Members this week?
The Chelsea ballot opens tomorrow, Wilson Isidor features in this week's BCM Interview, and there are two seats in 76 Yards up for grabs for Dinamo Zagreb. Here's your week. TICKETS Chelsea (H) ballot Sunday 8 November, KO 2pm. Open to Black Cats Adult and Academy Members. Opens: Tuesday 13 October, 3pm Closes: Thursday 15 October, 3pm Lead applicants will hear from us from 4pm on Friday 16 October. Enter the ballot → Watch Parties at the SoL Can't be there? Watch it on the ...
Lech Poznań Tickets Enter Phase Seven
Tickets for Sunderland’s UEFA Europa League game at Lech Poznań this month have now gone to Phase Seven, available to all Season Ticket Holders (No BCP required), Opens 3pm Monday 12 October, here’s everything you need to know… At a glance Fixture Lech Poznan vs Sunderland, UEFA Europa League When Thursday 22 October, 5.45pm BST Where Poznań Stadium Remaining Tickets 250 Current Sales Stage Pha...
Sunderland tickets this week: Monday 12 to Friday 16 October
Every ticket sale, ballot and deadline for Sunderland AFC supporters this week, all in one place. This week at a glance When Match What's happening Who Monday 12 October, 3pm Coventry City vs Sunderland Phase 4 on sale Season Ticket Holders with 15+ Black Cat Points Monday 12 October, 3pm Lech Poznań vs Sunderland Phase 7 on sale All Season Ticket Holders Monday 12 October, 3pm Sunderland vs G...
Dinamo Zagreb at home: tickets on general sale Tuesday 13 October
Ticket information for Sunderland AFC's UEFA Europa League home fixture against GNK Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday 5 November, kick-off 8pm GMT, has been confirmed - here's everything you need to know... At a glance Fixture Sunderland v GNK Dinamo Zagreb, UEFA Europa League When Thursday 5 November, 8pm Where Stadium of Light Season Ticket Holders Reserve your seat until 3pm, Monday 12 October General sale 3pm, Tuesda...
Three Sunderland fixtures to be shown live at Quinn’s Sports Bar
Sunderland supporters can watch three of the Lads’ upcoming away fixtures live from Quinn’s Sports Bar at the Stadium of Light. Tickets for all three Watch Parties are on sale now , with supporters able to enjoy the action with their mates from our Wearside home. The first Watch Party will see Sunderland travel to Portugal to face SCU Torreense in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 15 October, with doors opening at 3.45pm. Three days later, Quinn’s will once agai...
Three away games. One place to watch: Quinn’s Sports Bar.
Sunderland play away three times in eight days: Torreense in Portugal, Bournemouth on the south coast, then Lech Poznań in Poland. If you can’t travel, we’re showing all three live in Quinn’s Sports Bar at the Stadium of Light. Quinn’s has big screens throughout, so every table has a view of the match. It’s relaxed and informal: turn up, get a drink and watch the game with other Sunderland fans. Tickets are £12 and include a welcome drink when you arrive...
Danso reflects on Brighton defeat
Kevin Danso says Sunderland must learn from their 2-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion and quickly turn their attention to Thursday’s UEFA Europa League trip to SCU Torreense. The Black Cats were beaten at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, with second-half goals from Maxim De Cuyper and Jaouen Hadjam securing the visitors all three points. “We didn’t create enough clear-cut chances and, when we conceded, it became difficult,” Danso reflected. “We kno...
Report: U21s settle for a point at Arsenal
Sunderland Under-21s were forced to settle for a point in Premier League 2 after Arsenal scored a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Meadow Park. The young Black Cats took the lead twice through Trey Ogunsuyi, but James Scanlon and Andre Harriman-Annous struck for the Gunners to deny Sunderland all three points. The Lads started brightly and almost took the lead when Alex Lienard made an excellent run from right-back following some good build-up play. His pull-back found Tom Proctor on the ed...
Le Bris: We must stick to our plan and fight
Régis Le Bris called on Sunderland to remain committed to their principles after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats were beaten by two second-half goals as Brighton extended their winning run to three Premier League matches. Maxim De Cuyper opened the scoring eight minutes after the restart, before Brighton were reduced to 10 men when Pascal Struijk was shown a straight red card following a VAR review for bringing down Wilson Isi...
Sunderland defeat at home to Brighton
Sunderland 0-2 Brighton Sunderland suffered a 2-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. The Black Cats were made to pay for two moments in the second half as Brighton extended their winning run to three Premier League matches. Fabian Hurzeler’s side broke the deadlock eight minutes after the restart. Pascal Gross found Maxim De Cuyper with a precise pass into the left channel, with the Brighton defender keeping his composure to slide a low ...
Le Bris makes three Sunderland changes
Régis Le Bris has made three changes to his Sunderland AFC starting XI for today’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion, kick-off 3pm BST. Trai Hume, Reinildo Mandava and Wilson Isidor come into the line-up, replacing Dayann Methalie, Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey. Hume, who completed 90 minutes in each of Northern Ireland’s four international fixtures during the recent break, replaces fellow countryman Ballard, who sustained an injury during the Nations Leag...
SCU Torreense away: your ticket is ready, save it before you travel
Ticket information for Sunderland AFC’s UEFA Europa League trip to SCU Torreense on Thursday 15 October, kick-off 5.45pm, has been confirmed - here’s everything you need to know... At a glance Fixture SCU Torreense v Sunderland, UEFA Europa League When Thursday 15 October, 5.45pm Where Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria Tickets Available in your account now Ticket type Digital ticket t...
O’Nien and Ballard support mental health initiatives at Beacon of Light
Sunderland AFC players Luke O’Nien and Dan Ballard visited the Beacon of Light ahead of World Mental Health Day, joining Foundation of Light’s Game of II Halves participants and Together Against Suicide ambassadors to highlight the importance of mental health and open conversation. The duo took part in a kickabout before speaking with participants about their experiences, seeing first-hand how football can bring people together, break down barriers and challenge stigma. The visit...
Where to go for live coverage and highlights of Sunderland vs Brighton
After a three-week break, Sunderland AFC are back on home soil today as the Black Cats welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Stadium of Light for a 3pm BST kick-off - follow all the action, with full coverage across safc.com and the Club’s official channels. Black Cat Members can tune in for live commentary here on safc.com, while our Match Centre will keep you updated with a live blog, in-game stats, and a full-time match report. After the final whistle on Wearside, we’ll brin...
Le Fée: 'I always want to become better'
Enzo Le Fée is determined to keep improving and make his mark as Sunderland prepare for a demanding run of fixtures across domestic and European competition. The French midfielder has played an integral role in the Black Cats’ progress, with his technical quality, work rate and willingness to take responsibility providing important qualities within Régis Le Bris’ squad. Having claimed one win from their opening five Premier League fixtures, Sunderland return to ...
Sunderland Women international round-up: Friday
Sunderland Women’s players were in international action on Friday as the first fixtures of October’s international break took place around the globe. Four Lasses featured for their national teams in FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier play-off semi-final first legs – here’s your round-up… Sanni Franssi | Finland 3-1 Serbia The Finnish striker scored her eighth international goal in Finland’s 3-1 win over Serbia in Tampere. Initially named on the ...
Watch the Lads train ahead of Brighton test
Go Inside Training as Sunderland prepared for the Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss another video.
Under-21s set to take on Arsenal
Sunderland Uner-21s return to Premier League 2 action on Saturday afternoon as they travel to the Mangata Developments Stadium to face Arsenal U21s, with kick-off at 1pm. Matt Craddock’s side currently sit fifth in the table after winning three of their opening four matches. However, the young Black Cats have been away from league action for several weeks, with their attention recently turning to their Jersey Mike’s Trophy campaign. The Lads suffered defeat away to Sheffield We...
Le Bris on Brighton, squad rotation and Sunderland’s busy schedule
Régis Le Bris says Sunderland are relishing the challenge of facing Brighton & Hove Albion as the Black Cats prepare to return to Premier League action at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The Lads welcome Fabian Hürzeler’s side to Wearside for a 3pm BST kick-off, with Le Bris reflecting on the benefits of the recent international break and the importance of maintaining high standards during a demanding run of fixtures. “We tried to make the most of the internationa...
Academy trio head out on loan
Sunderland AFC can confirm that Academy players Bayley Hester, Finlay Holcroft and Jaydon Jones have all headed out on one-month loans for senior experience. Hester joins Northern Premier League Division One East side Heaton Stannington, currently sixth in the league. Gaining senior experience at centre-back, Holcroft has made the loan move to Spennymoor Town in the National League North. Another switch to the National League North will see Jaydon Jones play his football at Hebburn Town ...
Preview: Lads return to the SoL to face Brighton
Sunderland return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats head into the fixture looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League after a 5-3 defeat away to Manchester City in their last league outing. Régis Le Bris' side have taken four points from their opening five Premier League fixtures, while Brighton have made an impressive start to the campaign and sit third in the table with 10 poi...
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