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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...
Sunderland to host Brentford in Carabao Cup fourth round
Sunderland AFC will host Brentford in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The tie will be played at the Stadium of Light during the week commencing Monday 26 October. The Black Cats booked their place in round four with a 1-0 victory over Hull City in the previous round, with Chemsdine Talbi’s superb solo goal securing progress. Ticket information and full fixture details will be announced in due course.
Le Fée fires Sunderland to historic European victory
Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar Sunderland’s wait for a European victory is over after Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty secured a memorable 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar at an electric Stadium of Light. The atmosphere was crackling throughout as fans young and old soaked up an historic occasion on Wearside, with the Black Cats playing European football for the first time in 53 years. And it was an occasion to remember as Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty sealed victo...
Match Report: Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar Sunderland’s wait for a European victory is over after Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty secured a memorable 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar at an electric Stadium of Light. The atmosphere was crackling throughout as fans young and old soaked up an historic occasion on Wearside, with the Black Cats playing European football for the first time in 53 years. And it was an occasion to remember as Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty sealed victo...
Le Bris names Sunderland's Europa League line-up...
Régis Le Bris has named his Sunderland starting XI for tonight’s UEFA Europa League phase opener against AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light, kick-off 8pm BST. Omar Alderete, Malick Fofana and Wilson Isidor come into the side, with Le Bris making three changes from Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Arsenal. Dan Ballard, Brian Brobbey and Thomas Meunier are named among the substitutes, while Jules Ahoka returns to the bench after missing the squad for Saturday&rsqu...
Arrive early to the Stadium of Light tonight
Sunderland return to European competition tonight as AZ Alkmaar visit the Stadium of Light - and supporters are encouraged to arrive early and soak up the atmosphere ahead of kick-off. The Lads’ long-awaited return to continental football is finally here, with Régis Le Bris’ side facing Dutch opposition in the UEFA Europa League at 8pm BST. It is Sunderland’s first competitive European fixture in 53 years, making tonight a truly historic occasion for everyone conne...
A Love Supreme: Our journey from League One to Europe
Ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League opener against AZ Alkmaar, Sunderland AFC fanzine A Love Supreme reflects on what this historic occasion means to the club and our supporters… Europe, eh? For Sunderland football club and our fans, the arrival there has been a whirlwind journey of exceeded expectations, of hopes beyond hope becoming realities, that has taken us in, a little over four years, from playing in front of 5,831 at Morecambe to a potential 75,000 at the San Siro i...
Preview: Sunderland begin Europa League campaign against AZ Alkmaar
Sunderland AFC begin their UEFA Europa League campaign on Wednesday evening when AZ Alkmaar visit the Stadium of Light. Kick-off is at 8pm BST as the Black Cats play their first European fixture in 53 years, marking a landmark occasion for the Club, its players and supporters. Régis Le Bris’ side enter the game following a spirited performance against Premier League champions Arsenal on Saturday. Sunderland went toe to toe with the visitors and created opportunities, but were ...
Get your limited-edition AZ Alkmaar programme
Supporters can commemorate Sunderland AFC’s return to European football by purchasing a limited-edition matchday programme for Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League fixture against AZ Alkmaar. Priced at £5, the 84-page edition marks the Club’s first European fixture in 53 years and is packed with exclusive features looking back on Sunderland’s continental history and celebrating the journey that brought the Black Cats back to this stage. Club Historian Rob Mason revi...
Xhaka: "I want to see the Stadium of Light on fire"
Granit Xhaka says Sunderland are ready to embrace the challenge of European football as the Black Cats prepare to face AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light. The Club captain led Sunderland into Europe following last season’s historic campaign and is anticipating a special atmosphere when the UEFA Europa League begins on Wearside on Wednesday evening. “I want to see the stadium on fire and our players on fire,” Xhaka said. “We know we wrote something historic last se...
Le Bris expecting demanding AZ Alkmaar test
Régis Le Bris is expecting a demanding and intriguing test when Sunderland begin their UEFA Europa League campaign against AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday evening (8pm BST). The Dutch side arrive at the Stadium of Light unbeaten in the Eredivisie, having won five of their opening six matches and scored 17 goals. “They are a young, talented team,” Le Bris said. “It is always interesting to face new teams. “We have analysed them, of course, but there is still some un...
Le Bris proud as Sunderland return to Europe
Régis Le Bris says Sunderland’s return to European competition is a special moment for the Club as the Black Cats prepare to face AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light. Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League opener, which kicks off at 8pm BST, will be Sunderland’s first European fixture in 53 years. Le Bris said: “I’m proud to be a part of bringing Sunderland back to a European competition. It shows the momentum of the Club. We are progressing step by step and it ...
Latest ticketing news: AZ Alkmaar, Southampton Women and Brighton
All the latest ticketing information in one place... AZ Alkmaar (H) — Wednesday 16 September Sunderland begin their UEFA Europa League campaign at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday evening, as AZ Alkmaar visit Wearside (8pm BST KO). A limited number of premium experiences remain available for the historic occasion. Supporters wishing to enjoy the Club’s first European home fixture in 53 years in style are encouraged to act fast. Explore the available premium options and secur...
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‘HEARTBEAT OF SUNDERLAND AFC’ EUROPEAN COLLECTION UNVEILED
On the eve of Sunderland AFC’s return to European football, the Club has unveiled its new European warm-up range, inspired by one of the most iconic moments in the Club’s recent history. On 24 May 2026, Sunderland secured qualification for the UEFA Europa League on the final day of the Premier League season, bringing European football back to the Stadium of Light for the first time in 53 years. In the seconds before European qualification was confirmed, 47,000 supporters held a...
Membership Monday: 14 Sept 2026
What’s in this week’s Membership Monday email? Here is all the information you need to make the most of your Black Cats Membership this week, including a new competition and an update on the SCU Torreense away ballot. Ticketing The Club is still awaiting confirmation of our ticket allocation from our hosts for our Europa League trip to SCU Torreense on 15 October (KO 17:45). Once we receive the information, we’ll publish full sales details, including prices, ballot window...
UEFA Visiting Supporter Information
Sunderland AFC looks forward to welcoming visiting supporters to the Stadium of Light during the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League campaign. Please read the key information below before travelling. Fixture-specific travel and matchday arrangements will be communicated ahead of each fixture. Getting to the Stadium By Metro: The Stadium of Light and St Peter's stations serve the stadium. After matches, supporters travelling north towards Newcastle should use Stadium of Light station, while those ...
Fanzine Takeover: Sunderland return to Europe is a dream realised
Ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League opener against AZ Alkmaar, Sunderland AFC fanzine Roker Report penned their thoughts on the historic game… Sunderland playing in Europe means everything to me. It's something I genuinely thought I'd never get to experience as a fan. Not because I'd given up on the club, but because it always felt completely out of reach. Like Sunderland's ceiling had already been reached and the closest I'd ever get to watching...
AZ Alkmaar supporters’ march
Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League fixture against AZ Alkmaar will be a historic occasion for Sunderland AFC, marking the Club’s first European home fixture in 53 years. With supporters travelling from the Netherlands to experience the occasion, we are looking forward to welcoming AZ Alkmaar, its players and supporters to Sunderland and the Stadium of Light. As part of their visit, a number of AZ Alkmaar supporters will take part in a planned march to the Stadium of Light. The march,...
Report: Hughes’ 98th-minute winner seals SAFC Women win at Burnley
Burnley Women 1-2 Sunderland Women Elise Hughes scored a 98 th -minute winner, as Sunderland Women secured a 2-1 win over Burnley in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 on Sunday at Turf Moor. Hughes’ first Sunderland goal had given the Lasses the lead, before the striker deflected Jessica Hennessy’s effort into the back of the net – but the Welsh forward netted in injury time to secure back-to-back wins. Head Coach Mel Reay named an unchanged side from last weeke...
Sadiki: We have to take the positives
Noah Sadiki says Sunderland must take the positives from Saturday’s hard-fought defeat against Arsenal and use them to respond in the right way. The Black Cats went toe to toe with the Premier League champions at the Stadium of Light, creating opportunities during an encouraging second-half display. Sadiki said: “It’s frustrating, but we have to take the positives. “Unfortunately, we didn’t score and if you don’t score, you can’t win. It wasn&rsq...
Le Bris: It was a game of fine margins
Régis Le Bris felt Sunderland were close to taking something from Saturday’s Premier League fixture against champions Arsenal, despite suffering a 2-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats had an opportunity to take the lead early in the second half, but Enzo Le Fée’s penalty was saved by David Raya before Bruno Guimarães opened the scoring for the visitors moments later. Bukayo Saka added a second from the spot in stoppage time. Le Bris said: &ldq...
Sunderland defeated by Arsenal
Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal Sunderland suffered a hard-fought 2-0 defeat against Premier League champions Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday evening. Bruno Guimarães opened the scoring in the second half shortly after Enzo Le Fée saw his penalty saved, before Bukayo Saka sealed victory for the visitors from the spot in stoppage time. Having collected four points from their previous two league fixtures, Régis Le Bris named an unchanged starting XI for the visit of...
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