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Shop The Montgomery Collection now!
Sunderland AFC has today revealed the Montgomery Collection, a standalone goalkeeper kit range for the 2026-27 season and a tribute to Jimmy Montgomery, the Club's record appearance-maker and the hero of the 1973 FA Cup Final. For the first time, the Club's goalkeeper kit is treated as a dedicated range, a fitting move for a Club with a genuine history of producing outstanding goalkeepers, led by the man widely considered one of the finest of them all. That tradition continues...
Sunderland AFC Women Appoint James Gray as Chief Executive Officer
Sunderland AFC Women is delighted to announce the appointment of James Gray as the Club's new Chief Executive Officer, commencing September 1, 2026. Gray joins the club following an outstanding executive career spanning more than 25 years across elite sport, media, technology and global consumer brands. Currently serving as Commercial Director at The Football Association, he leads one of English football's largest commercial portfolios, driving significant revenue growth while having ov...
James Gray: “The next chapter starts now, and it belongs to all of us”
New Sunderland AFC Women Chief Executive Officer James Gray believes the club has a unique opportunity to become one of the leading organisations in women’s football, describing his appointment as a “once-in-a-career opportunity.” Gray will officially take up the role on September 1, joining the Club from The Football Association as Sunderland embarks on an ambitious new era under Bay Collective’s ownership. Speaking about his decision to join the Lasses, ...
José Fonte to join Régis’ Le Bris’ coaching staff
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the appointment of José Fonte to Régis Le Bris’ coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. The former Portugal international joins the Club as part of Le Bris’ technical coaching team, working alongside fellow technical assistants Alessandro Barcherini and Michael Proctor, Isidre Ramón Madir (Chief Analyst), James Brayne (Set-Piece Coach) and Neil Cutler (First Team Goalkeeping Coach). Fonte brings a wealth...
Gallery: Lads Return to the Academy of Light for Pre-Season
Preparations for the 2026-27 campaign began on Wednesday as Sunderland's players returned to the Academy of Light. Among those back on Wearside were Dan Ballard, Luke O’Nien, Enzo Le Fée, Chris Rigg, Nordi Mukiele and Reinildo, as Régis Le Bris’ squad stepped up their preparations ahead of the new campaign. Players who featured at this summer’s FIFA World Cup will rejoin the group at a later date following an extended break. Our cameras were on hand to cap...
Sign Up and Be First to Discover the New hummel Training Kit
The Lads will be sporting an alternative training kit during the opening days of pre-season. Sign up to the SAFC mailing list to be among the first to hear when the new training kit drops, with exclusive updates delivered straight to your inbox before anyone else.
Talbi and Xhaka advance to FIFA World Cup quarter-finals
Two Sunderland AFC players remain in contention for football’s biggest prize after helping their nations secure places in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Chemsdine Talbi and Granit Xhaka will both feature in the last eight following impressive Round of 16 victories for Morocco and Switzerland respectively across North America. Talbi helped Morocco book their place in the quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada. Introduced as a 62nd-minute substi...
Two Sunderland fixtures moved for TV broadcast
Two of Sunderland AFC’s Premier League fixtures in August and September have been rescheduled for live television broadcast. The Black Cats’ first home game of the 2026-27 season against Fulham will now take place on Sunday 30 August, kick-off 2pm BST. The match will be shown live on Sky Sports. The Lads’ encounter at the Stadium of Light against Arsenal will still take place on Saturday 12 September, but kick-off will now be 8pm, live on TNT Sports. Ticketing information...
Jack Whittaker signs new contract
Sunderland AFC can confirm that Jack Whittaker has signed a new contract with the Club. The midfielder puts pen to paper on a two-year deal on Wearside. Whittaker scored 11 goals and registered four assists in all Under-21 competitions last season, and has been exposed to the first-team environment, being named on the bench in the Black Cats’ Premier League game against Brighton and Hove albion. On signing his new deal, Whittaker said: “I’ve been at this Club since I wa...
Finn Geragusian signs pro contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Finn Geragusian has signed his first professional contract with the club. The striker scored 13 goals and three assists across the academy teams last season, following on from 19 goal contributions in 2024-25. Achievements last season continued as the 18-year-old received his first senior international call-up last campaign as he was called up to Armenia’s national team, making his debut against Belarus in March. On signing his first pro...
TARA BOURNE SIGNS FOR SUNDERLAND
Sunderland AFC Women is delighted to announce the signing of defender Tara Bourne on a two-year contract. The 22-year-old joins the Club following the expiration of her contract with Southampton and becomes the second signing to the Black Cats’ squad ahead of an exciting new era under Bay Collective's ownership. Bourne arrives on Wearside after an impressive spell with Southampton, where she featured in every Championship match during the 2025-26 season, starting 21 of 22 f...
MATT CRADDOCK PROMOTED TO HEAD PDP COACH
Sunderland AFC is delighted to confirm the promotion of Matt Craddock to the role of Head Professional Development Phase (PDP) Coach. Having joined the Academy of Light last summer as PDP Coach, Matt has made a significant impact through his work with the Club's Under-18 and Under-21 players, playing a key role in developing the Academy's player pathway and supporting the transition of young players towards senior football. In his new position, Matt will lead the Prof...
Archie Lightfoot signs first pro contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Archie Lightfoot has signed his first professional contract with the Club. The left-back – who broke into the under-21 squad last season - has committed his future to Wearside after progressing through the ranks from the age of seven. Lightfoot said: “I’m over the moon. I’ve been here since the age of seven so this is what I’ve been waiting for my whole life. “Sunderland has such a big place in m...
Eliezer Mayenda joins Stade Rennais on permanent transfer
Sunderland AFC can confirm that Eliezer Mayenda has joined Stade Rennais on a permanent transfer. The 21-year-old departs Wearside after three seasons with the Club, during which time he made 72 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and registering six assists. Mayenda played a key role in Sunderland's 2024-25 promotion-winning campaign, scoring the winner in the first leg of the play-off semi-final against Coventry City, before netting the equaliser in the play-off f...
Lasses Announce Pre-Season Boro Fixture
Sunderland AFC Women will welcome Middlesbrough Women to Eppleton CW for a pre-season friendly fixture on Sunday 26 July (KO 14:00). Tickets for this fixture are just £1 for U18s and £4 for adults - purchase yours today via safc.com/buytickets . Watch the Lasses gear up for the 2026-27 WSL2 season with their first fixture of pre-season and enjoy a lively summer atmosphere pre-match. Turnstiles and family-friendly activities are open an hour beforehand. The friend...
Legends’ Way Takes Shape as First Supporter Stones Are Installed
Legends' Way is Sunderland's new supporter landmark at the Roker End of the Stadium of Light, a permanent tribute to the players, supporters and memories that have shaped this Club. It completes the matchday route from the city to the SoL via Keel Crossing, and running through its heart is the Wembley Path, linking the Bob Stokoe statue with the newly commissioned statue of Jimmy Montgomery. Once both are in place, they'll recreate the iconic image of the pair running towards each other ...
Charlie Dinsdale signs first pro contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Charlie Dinsdale has signed his first professional contract with the Club. At just 18 years of age, the attacking midfielder - also capable of playing on either wing – had a strong 2025-26 campaign, with a Premier League 2 Player of the Month nomination highlighting an impressive breakthrough season. On signing the deal, Dinsdale said: “This is something I’ve worked towards ever since I can remember so...
Sadiki reflects with pride after DR Congo's historic World Cup campaign
Noah Sadiki says DR Congo's historic FIFA World Cup journey has given the nation memories that will last a lifetime, despite their campaign ending with a narrow 2-1 defeat to England. The Sunderland midfielder featured throughout an unforgettable tournament as DR Congo secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory with a landmark win over Uzbekistan before reaching the Round of 32 for the first time in the nation's history. Although disappointed to see their adventure come to an end, Sad...
Bayley Hester signs pro contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Bayley Hester has signed his first professional contract. The full-back joined from Southampton two seasons ago and has played frequently across the Club’s Under-18 and Under-21 squads. On signing his new deal, Hester said: “It feels amazing. Coming up here from where I used to live was quite tough because I didn’t really know anybody but I’ve built up my confidence on and off the pitch. I hope to keep progressing a...
Who will fly the flag for Sunderland in the World Cup Round of 16?
Three Sunderland AFC players are set to feature in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after helping their respective nations advance from the Round of 32. Chemsdine Talbi, Omar Alderete and Granit Xhaka will all feature in the last 16 as they continue their pursuit of football’s biggest prize across North America. Talbi helped Morocco produce one of the standout results of the tournament, overcoming the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to set up a meeting with co-hosts Canada. Alderet...
When do Sunderland return for pre-season?
Sunderland AFC’s preparations for the 2026-27 Premier League season will begin on Wednesday 8 July, as players report back to the Academy of Light for the first phase of pre-season testing. The Black Cats’ initial group will be made up of a mixture of senior and Academy players, with 12 members of Régis Le Bris’ first-team squad having represented their countries at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Those involved in the tournament will return to Wearside in stag...
Xhaka reaches 150-cap milestone as Switzerland book last-16 place
Granit Xhaka marked a landmark moment in his international career by captaining Switzerland to a 2-0 victory over Algeria, securing their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The Sunderland skipper made his 150th appearance for his country in Vancouver, extending his record as Switzerland’s most-capped men’s international, and celebrated the milestone with another commanding midfield display. Switzerland made the perfect start as Breel Embolo opened the scoring in...
Hughes joins Sunderland Women
Sunderland AFC Women is delighted to announce the signing of striker Elise Hughes on a two-year contract. Season tickets for the 2026-27 Women's Super League 2 season are now on sale. The Wales international joins the Club following the expiration of her contract with Crystal Palace and arrives on Wearside with an outstanding goalscoring pedigree. Hughes claimed the Championship Golden Boot in 2023-24 after scoring 23 goals in 27 appearances to help Palace secure promotion to the Wom...
Felix Scott signs first pro contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to confirm that Felix Scott has signed his first professional contract with the Club. After a dream debut for the Under-21s in April 2025, bagging a brace against Tottenham, the attacker played most of his football season for the Under-21 squad, most recently scoring a brace against Reading in the Premier League 2 in March. On signing his deal, Scott said: “It’s all you dream about getting your first pro contract, and it makes it more spe...
Joe Neild signs first pro contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to confirm that Joe Neild has signed his first professional contract with the Club. The defender played five times for the club’s Under-21 side last season despite a season hampered by injury, with the teenager registering eight goal contributions from defence for the Under-18 team in 2024-25. On signing his first deal, Neild said: “I’m really pleased, it’s another great step in the right direction and hopefully ...
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