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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...
Enzo Le Fée highlighted as FPL differential
Sunderland have teamed up with Fantasy Football Scout to help bring you hints, tips and advice during the 2026-27 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season. Scout will be using their expertise to provide advice and gameweek tips which should prove useful in ensuring you win your mini-leagues. Spotlight: Enzo Le Fée (£5.7m) Differentials are important in FPL. To be classed as a differential players need to be found in less than 10% of FPL teams. The value of a differ...
Le Bris provides latest Ballard, Brobbey and Diarra updates
Régis Le Bris has provided an update on the fitness of Dan Ballard, Brian Brobbey and Habib Diarra ahead of Sunderland’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion. Ballard picked up a hamstring injury while representing Northern Ireland against Georgia during the international break and is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks. “For Ballard, it is a medium-term injury – probably a few weeks,” Le Bris said. “It’s a shame because he ...
Supporters' Guide: Torreense (A)
Torreense Away Fan Guide View our Torreense Away Fan Guide Access Guide Here Nearly 4,000 Sunderland AFC supporters will travel to Portugal next week for our UEFA Europa League fixture against Torreense. It will be a historic occasion, with Torreense playing their first-ever European home fixture during their 109-year history. The match will also take place at a new venue for both sets of supporters, with the game being staged at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, ar...
Bradley Lowery's legacy lives on as £1m Super Brad's Pad opens its doors
Jermain Defoe joined Bradley Lowery's mum Gemma yesterday to officially open Super Brad's Pad, the £1 million accessible holiday home in Scarborough created in Bradley's memory to give children with serious illnesses and disabilities the chance to make precious memories with their families. The opening brought together the former Sunderland AFC and England striker, whose special friendship with Bradley touched the hearts of millions, with supporters of the Bradley Lowery Foundation who...
SAFC Announce Enhanced 76 Yards package available for remainder of 2026-27 season
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce significant changes to the 76 Yards premium package for the remainder of the 2026-27 campaign. Following engagement with customers, the club has worked with Delaware North to alter the package details for all future fixtures this season, at no increase in cost. The most exciting change is the addition of an all-inclusive bar in the build-up to kick-off, which includes beer, lager, cider, Guinness, house wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee.&nbs...
Lech Poznań Tickets Enter Phase Five
Tickets for Sunderland’s UEFA Europa League game at Lech Poznań this month have now gone to Phase Five, with Season Ticket Holders with 20+ BCP able to purchase their ticket from 3pm BST today - 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 Allocation 330 Current Sales Stage Phase F...
SAFC announce Founders' Week Celebrating 25 Years of Foundation of Light
Sunderland AFC will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Foundation of Light with a special Founders’ Week later this month. Taking place from Monday 19 October to Sunday 25 October, Founders’ Week will celebrate the remarkable impact the Foundation has made across Sunderland and the wider region since its creation in 2001. As the Club’s official charity partner, Foundation of Light has become a cornerstone of the local community, using ...
Report: Defeat at Hillsborough for young Black Cats
Sunderland Under-21s suffered a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday in the Jersey Mike's Trophy. Goals from Jaden Heskey and substitute Barry Bannan secured all three points for the hosts at Hillsborough. Luke O’Nien and Alan Browne started for Matt Craddock's side, with the experienced duo looking to build up their match minutes. Eight minutes in, Wednesday threatened with the first chance of the game, as Joe Cowan brilliantly tipped Callum Slattery’s close-range header wide. ...
Lech Poznan Tickets: 30+ BCP Sales Open Today
Tickets for Sunderland’s UEFA Europa League game at Lech Poznań this month have now gone to Phase Four, with Season Ticket Holders with 30+ BCP able to purchase their ticket from 3pm BST today - 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 Allocation 703 Current Sales Stage Phase F...
Bournemouth Tickets: 40+ BCP Sales Open Today
Tickets for Sunderland’s Premier League trip to AFC Bournemouth this month will be available to supporters with 40+ BCP from 3pm BST today - here’s everything you need to know… At a glance Fixture AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland, Premier League When Sunday 18 October, 2pm BST Where Vitality Stadium Current Sales Stage Phase Four Tickets remaining 40 Ticket type Digital pass on you...
Ticket Bulletin: Sunderland vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb
European nights are back on the horizon at the Stadium of Light, with ticket details now confirmed for Sunderland AFC’s UEFA Europa League clash with GNK Dinamo Zagreb. The Croatian side will visit Wearside on Thursday 5 November, kick-off 8pm GMT, as the Black Cats prepare for another memorable night on the European stage. Sunderland made a winning start to their Europa League campaign last month, securing a 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar in front of a packed Stadium of Light...
What's in this week's Membership Monday?
This week's Membership Benefits Ballots open on Tuesday for Coventry City away and Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light, and Watch Party tickets go on sale the same day. Enzo Le Fée and Luke O'Nien are on Marras, and there are two 76 Yards tickets for Zagreb and two mascot places against Brentford to be won. Not a Member yet? Join at www.safc.com/memberships/membership-hub Ticketing Coventry City (A), Saturday 31 October, KO 3pm. The away ballot opens on Tuesday 6 ...
Coventry City away: Tickets on sale Tuesday 6 October
Ticket information for Sunderland AFC's Premier League trip to Coventry City on Saturday 31 October, kick-off 3pm GMT, has been confirmed - here's everything you need to know... At a glance Fixture Coventry City v Sunderland, Premier League When Saturday 31 October, 3pm Where Coventry Building Society Arena Allocation 3,030, including 8 wheelchair bays Season Ticket Plus Members’ ballot 303 tickets, ballot ...
Club Statement: Tom Burwell leaves Sunderland AFC
Tom Burwell has left his position as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Sunderland AFC with immediate effect. The Club thanks Tom for his contribution over the past five months and wishes him well for the future. Sunderland AFC owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus will assume the role of Executive Chairman, working closely with the Club’s senior management team to lead the Club day-to-day. The Club will make no further comment at this time.
FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES AT GALA AWARDS DINNER
Foundation of Light celebrated 25 years of changing lives across the North East with a special Gala Awards Dinner on Friday night, bringing together supporters, partners and inspirational participants from across the region. The landmark event, held at the Beacon of Light, celebrated a quarter of a century of Sunderland AFC’s official charity using the power of football to improve lives and create opportunities. Hosted by Frankie Francis and Sky Sports presenter Tom White, ...
Report: SAFC Women put three past Leicester in WSL2
Sunderland Women 3-1 Leicester City Women Sunderland Women made it four wins from five to begin their Barclays Women’s Super League 2 season with a 3-1 victory over Leicester City at Eppleton on Sunday. Katie Kitching’s early strike had given the Lasses the lead, before Asmita Ale levelled for the Foxes – but second-half goals from Elise Hughes and Sanni Franssi secured all three points. Head Coach Mel Reay made two changes from last Sunday’s win at Watford, as Ka...
Supporters' Collective: September's Meeting Minutes
Sunderland AFC's latest Supporters' Collective meeting took place on 14 September 2026. The Club's Chief Executive Officer attended alongside members of the leadership team, as well as representatives from the Red and White Army, Branch Liaison Council and Senior Supporters' Association. Updated 3 October 2026: the minutes from this meeting have been corrected. An earlier version stated that 5% of general admission tickets for European away games would be available through the ballot. The ...
The story behind Sunderland’s Jack Crawford Tifo
From historic tales and Sunderland folklore to designs created to inspire the Stadium of Light, Tifos have become a powerful way for the Club and its supporters to tell stories on matchday. Each design has its own inspiration, meaning and creative process, with the aim of provoking a reaction from the stands and bringing the story to life in front of the Sunderland crowd. We spoke to Sunderland AFC graphic designer Adam Cushingham, who has played a key role in creating a number of the Club...
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