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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 ...
RUSYN JOINS KARPATY ON PERMANENT DEAL
Sunderland AFC can confirm that Nazariy Rusyn has joined Ukrainian club Karpaty on a permanent deal. Rusyn spent last season on loan with Polish side Arka Gdynia, scoring four league goals in 23 games. The 27-year-old played 32 times for Sunderland, having joined the club in September 2023. All at Sunderland AFC wish Naz the best of luck in the next steps of his career.
JENSON JONES SIGNS NEW CONTRACT
Sunderland AFC is delighted to confirm that Jenson Jones has signed a new contract with the Club. The full-back has put pen to paper on a two-year deal on Wearside. Alongside 14 league games for the Under-21 side, Jones was a regular around the first-team training squads, making the bench for numerous Premier League games. Rewarded with the contract, Jones said: “It’s a great feeling and a big opportunity. Hopefully, I can show what I can do i...
Scholar intakes 2026-2027
Sunderland AFC is delighted to welcome a new group of scholars to the Academy ahead of the 2026-27 season. The latest intake will begin the next stage of their development on Wearside as they continue their footballing journey in red and white, with each player bringing their own qualities and ambitions to the Academy. Ethan Berry Position: Right Wing Joining the Academy from Crystal Palace, Ethan Berry is an exciting wide player who thrives with the ball at his feet. Blessed with pace...
Fan-voted 25th Anniversary shirt revealed
Supporters can now register their interest in owning the exclusive Foundation of Light 25th Anniversary Shirt, following its first public unveiling at the charity's annual Fixtures Breakfast. Chosen by supporters through a public vote earlier this year, the shirt has been created to celebrate 25 years of Foundation of Light, recognising a quarter of a century of changing lives through the power of football. Designed by Hummel, the limited-edition shirt features a unique anniversary design ...
Jessica Brown signs new contract with SAFC Women
Sunderland Women is delighted to announce that Jessica Brown has signed a new one-year contract, keeping her at the Club until the summer of 2027. The 22-year-old defender is the Lasses’ current longest-serving player, having joined the Club’s Regional Talent Club in 2014 before progressing through the pathway to make her senior debut in 2019. A key part of the side that earned promotion to the Championship in 2021, Brown has made 144 appearances and scored six goals for the Bl...
World Cup: Talbi inspires Morocco as Paraguay progress
It was another memorable night of FIFA World Cup action for Sunderland’s international contingent, with Chemsdine Talbi helping Morocco reach the Round of 16, while Omar Alderete’s Paraguay also booked their place in the knockout stages. Paraguay secured their spot in the last 16 after overcoming Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. Omar Alderete was an unused substitute for La Albirroja after being forced off through injury during Paraguay&rsq...
Matty Young joins Huddersfield Town on loan
Sunderland AFC can confirm that Matty Young has joined Huddersfield Town on a season-long loan. After signing a long-term contract with the Club just last month, the 19-year-old will spend the 2026-27 campaign with the League One side as he continues his development following an impressive spell at Salford City last season where he was nominated for the EFL League Two Young Player of the Year award. Following a valuable loan spell with Darlington in the National League North, ...
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