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Report; U21s earn point at Accrington
Sunderland collected a point in their opening game of the EFL Trophy as they drew 3-3 away at Accrington Stanley but were defeated on penalties. Goals from Trey Ogunsuyi, Tom Proctor and Timur Tutierov were cancelled out by three equalising goals from Charlie Warren, Cole Stockton and Stefan Mols. The first chance of the game fell the way of Sunderland when a low corner saw Tutierov find space inside the box, but he could only blaze his effort over. In the 10 th minute, the Black Cats fo...
Preview: U21s begin EFL Trophy journey away at Accrington
Sunderland U21s begin their EFL Trophy campaign on Tuesday evening as they travel to the Wham Stadium to face Accrington Stanley, with kick-off at 7pm. Matt Craddock’s side head into the contest in confident mood, having won three of their last four matches and scored seven goals across their previous two fixtures. The young Black Cats will now look to carry that momentum into their first group-stage fixture of the competition. The EFL Trophy The EFL Trophy is contested by clubs ...
SCU Torreense away ticket details confirmed
Ticket details for Sunderland AFC’s UEFA Europa League fixture away to SCU Torreense have been confirmed. (Updated Fri 25 Sept 12:45pm) The Black Cats will travel to Portugal for their first away fixture in the league phase on Thursday 15 October (5.45pm kick-off), following an opening-night victory over AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light. The Club has received an allocation of 3,990 tickets for the fixture, including 12 wheelchair spaces. Tickets will be available at the following...
Preview: Lasses begin Subway Players Cup campaign with Liverpool clash
Sunderland Women begin their 2026-27 Subway Players Cup campaign with a trip to WSL side Liverpool on Wednesday (7pm kick-off). Following the Lasses’ unbeaten start to the WSL2 season, here’s everything you need to know… Opposition Liverpool sit seventh in the Barclays WSL following their opening three matches. Last time out, the Reds conceded 90 th -and-95 th minute goals to last season’s WSL champions Manchester City at the Joie Stadium. The Merseyside club...
This Week's Membership Monday
Here is all the information you need to make the most of your Black Cats Membership, this week, including the opportunity to ask Régis Le Bris a question. Ticketing The Club is still awaiting confirmation of our ticket allocation from our hosts for our Europa League trip to SCU Torreense on the 15 October (KO 17:45). Upon receipt of the information, we’ll publish full sales details, including prices, ballot windows, and on-sale dates. Following your feedback, the Black Cats ...
November fixture amendments
Sunderland AFC’s Premier League fixtures against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been rescheduled following the Club’s participation in the UEFA Europa League. The visit of Chelsea to the Stadium of Light will now take place on Sunday 8 November, with a 2pm kick-off. The fixture was originally scheduled for Saturday 7 November at 3pm, but has been moved due to Sunderland’s UEFA Europa League fixture against GNK Dinamo on the preceding Thursday. Tottenham Hotspur&rsqu...
Watch highlights from eight-goal encounter at Man City
Two-minute match highlights are now available from today's Premier League fixture at the league leaders, Manchester City. Make sure you subscribe to our official YouTube channel, @SunderlandAFC , to be the first to watch our highlights throughout the 2026-27 season.
Le Bris proud of Sunderland’s performance at Manchester City
Régis Le Bris praised Sunderland’s belief, attacking quality and identity after the Black Cats went toe-to-toe with Manchester City in an entertaining 5-3 Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium. Sunderland showed their attacking intent throughout the afternoon, creating a number of opportunities against one of Europe’s leading sides and refusing to back down from the challenge. “I was proud to see us go toe-to-toe with one of the best sides in Europe,” ...
Report: SAFC Women held to goalless draw with Southampton
Sunderland Women 0-0 Southampton Women Sunderland Women’s unbeaten start to the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 season continued with a goalless draw against Southampton at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Head Coach Mel Reay made one change from last Sunday’s 2-1 win over Burnley, with Tess Laplacette making her first Sunderland start, replacing Mary Corbyn. In an even opening to the contest, the Lasses saw the better opportunities. Katie Kitching’s free-kick dipp...
Brave Sunderland fall short in eight-goal battle at Man City
Manchester City 5-3 Sunderland Brian Brobbey’s hat-trick was not enough to earn Sunderland a reward for a brave and spirited display as they were edged out 5-3 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Black Cats showed courage and conviction from the outset, twice responding to City’s first-half goals before continuing to threaten after the break. Sunderland started brightly, with Nilson Angulo scuffing an effort wide after being picked out by Enzo Le Fée before N...
Methalie set for Premier League debut at Manchester City
Dayann Methalie will make his Premier League debut for Sunderland AFC at Manchester City today, kick-off 2pm BST. The France Under-21 international, who signed from Ligue 1 side Toulouse in the summer, comes into the side for the suspended Reinildo following his dismissal for two bookable offences against Arsenal last Saturday. Elsewhere, Thomas Meunier, Dan Ballard, Nilson Angulo and Brian Brobbey are restored to the starting XI after being among the substitutes for Wednesday’s UEFA...
Report: U21s claim three points against Norwich
Sunderland Under-21s made it back-to-back victories in Premier League 2 with a 3-1 win over Norwich City at Eppleton Colliery Welfare. Jocelin Ta Bi opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Tom Proctor doubled the advantage from close range. Luke Towler pulled one back for Norwich before half-time, but Jaydon Jones sealed the victory with a late third in the 85th minute. Matt Craddock made changes to the front three that started last week’s victory over Ipswich Town, with Juan...
Reinildo suspended for Sunderland’s trip to Manchester City
Sunderland will be without Reinildo for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City. The defender is suspended for the visit to the Etihad Stadium after receiving two yellow cards during last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. Romaine Mundle and Habib Diarra will also miss the trip, with both players continuing their respective recoveries. Aside from those three absences, Head Coach Régis Le Bris is expected to have a full squad available for the clash with Enzo Mare...
Preview: Black Cats travel to Manchester City
Sunderland return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon when they travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. The Black Cats head into the fixture on the back of a memorable European victory, having beaten AZ Alkmaar 1-0 on Wednesday night to make a winning return to continental competition after 53 years. Enzo Le Fée scored the decisive penalty in the second half. Régis Le Bris' side have taken four points from their opening four Premier League fixtures, whi...
Date and kick-off time confirmed for Brentford cup tie
Sunderland AFC’s Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Brentford has been confirmed for Wednesday 28 October, with a 7.45pm BST kick-off. The Black Cats will welcome Brentford to the Stadium of Light as they continue their Carabao Cup campaign, with the tie set to be shown live on Sky Sports+. Further ticket information will be announced in due course.
Le Bris wants Sunderland to embrace Man City challenge
Regis Le Bris says Sunderland are embracing the challenge of a demanding week as they prepare to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (2pm BST). The Black Cats have already faced Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar in the space of a few days, with Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over the Dutch side making history as Sunderland recorded their first European win in 53 years. Le Bris is pleased to have the opportunity to test his squad against some of the biggest teams in England and Europe....
Black Cats Membership Home Ballot Update
Sunderland AFC has changed the way the Black Cats Membership home ballot works, giving successful members the opportunity to choose their own seat rather than being automatically allocated one. The change follows feedback from members, who told us that having a choice over where they sit is important to their matchday experience. We've listened and made the change at the earliest opportunity. We're aiming to have the new ballot mechanic in place in time for the Chelsea home fixture (Satu...
Preview: SAFC Women host Southampton at SoL in WSL2
Sunderland Women face their first Barclays Women’s Super League 2 match at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, as Southampton visit Wearside (2pm kick-off). After two wins from two to begin the season, here’s everything you need to know… Opposition Southampton head north unbeaten in their first two WSL2 matches. After a 3-1 opening-day win over Durham, the Saints were held to a goalless draw at home to Ipswich last weekend. Appointed in July 2025, Simon Parker is Southam...
Reay challenges Lasses to make SoL “a fortress”
Sunderland Women Head Coach Mel Reay has challenged the Lasses to make the Stadium of Light “a fortress” ahead of Sunday’s clash with Southampton. The Lasses made it back-to-back wins to begin the Barclays WSL2 season last weekend with a late win over Burnley – and Reay reflected on her side’s “character and spirit”. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW: SAFC WOMEN V SOUTHAMPTON “I thought in the end we fully deserved the three points that we brought b...
Supporters’ Guide: SAFC Women v Southampton
The Lasses are back at the Stadium of Light for the first time since April, as they take on Southampton in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 on Sunday (2pm kick-off). Here’s all the key supporter information ahead of our SoL return… Ticket Information Tickets are available here . Adults: £8 Concessions (Over 65s and Students): £6 U18: £2 Tickets will be available from the ticket office on the day of the game from 12pm (card payment only)...
Sunderland international call-ups: September 2026 – LIVE updates
The September-October international window is almost here, with several Sunderland players set to head away from Wearside to represent their countries. National teams will announce their squads at different times over the coming days, so we’ll be keeping track of every Black Cats call-up in one place. From senior internationals to youth selections, this article will be updated as and when further Sunderland players are named in their respective squads. Dan Ballard & Trai Hume - Nor...
When can Sunderland supporters watch our European video content?
Sunderland’s return to European football is a moment to savour, and there is plenty more content on the way following our historic first European win in 53 years. Some matchday content is subject to broadcast rights restrictions, however, which means there are specific times when footage can be published. When can you watch the highlights? Two-minute highlights from Sunderland’s Europa League fixtures can be published on Y ouTube from 11pm BST on Friday. This is because mat...
Complete your programme collection with the Europa League Bundle
Didn’t manage to pick up a copy of Red & White for last night’s Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar? There’s still time to make sure you don’t miss out on the first European edition of Sunderland’s official matchday publication — and you can secure all four home Europa League Phase programmes with the special Europa League Bundle. After 53 years away, European football has returned to Wearside, and Red & White is documenting every step of the Black Cats&...
Elise Hughes on Wearside life and winning start
Sunderland Women forward Elise Hughes has reflected on her start to life on Wearside, explaining how she feels “at ease” after three months at the Club. Hughes scored her first two Sunderland goals in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor – and the striker expressed her delight at opening her account for Mel Reay’s side. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW: SAFC WOMEN V SOUTHAMPTON She said: “I’m really happy that we got the three points in the end. ...
Le Bris hails quality and mentality after historic victory
Régis Le Bris praised Sunderland’s quality and mentality after the Lads marked their return to European football with a historic 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light. Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty settled a thrilling contest, sending the Stadium of Light into raptures and securing Sunderland’s first European victory in 53 years. Robin Roefs produced a number of crucial saves, denying Kees Smit early on before making another important inter...
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