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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...
Sunderland FPL tips Brobbey, Xhaka and Le Fée among top performers
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. Having reached the first international window of the season now is a good time to take stock of what we have seen in the Premier League this season and what that means for FPL managers. Her...
Wilson Isidor scores twice as Haiti beat Dominican Republic
Wilson Isidor scored twice as Haiti beat Dominican Republic 4-1 in the Concacaf Nations League in the early hours of Friday morning. The Sunderland forward recovered from an early penalty save to score twice after the break, with his goals coming in the 51st and 67th minutes. The victory made it three wins from three for Haiti, who sit second in Group A behind Curaçao on goal difference. Isidor’s brace also takes his tally to three goals during the September/October internat...
Through My Eyes: Fraizer Campbell joins Sunderland supporters at Brentford
Fraizer Campbell joined Sunderland supporters in the away end as the Black Cats drew 1-1 with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in the latest episode of Through My Eyes. The former Sunderland forward experienced a Premier League away day from the stands, taking in the action alongside the travelling support as Regis Le Bris' side secured a point in west London. Campbell spent four years on Wearside between 2009 and 2013, making 71 appearances and scoring 10 goals in all competitions...
Preview: SAFC Women face Leicester at Eppleton in WSL2
Sunderland Women return to Eppleton CW on Sunday, as recently-relegated Leicester City travel to Wearside in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 (2pm kick-off). With the Lasses’ WSL2 unbeaten run extending to four matches last weekend, here’s everything you need to know… Opposition Following their relegation from the WSL last season, Leicester City currently sit seventh in the WSL2 after their opening four matches. The Foxes started their campaign with back-to-...
Lech Poznan ticket information confirmed
Sunderland AFC can confirm ticket details for the UEFA Europa League fixture against Lech Poznań on Thursday 22 October, kick-off 5.45pm BST. The Club has received an allocation of 2,081 tickets for the fixture, including seven wheelchair spaces. All supporters will be transported by coach to and from the Poznań Stadium, with coach transport costing £5. Coach transport is a requirement of the Polish authorities and, as a result, all supporters must use the official c...
SUNDERLAND AFC PARTNER WITH RAW CHARGING
Sunderland AFC have partnered with RAW Charging (“RAW”) – the leading electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator for the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors – to deliver the largest EV charging hub in the North East as part of the club’s Ready Eco programme. Located at the Stadium of Light, the new EV hub will feature 20 ultra rapid charging bays, comprising 16 x 150kW and 4 x 300kW chargers, adding a vital new facility for the community. The hub will ensure...
SAFC Women and Everyone Active launch ‘Swim for the Win’ Initiative
Sunderland Women supporters can now enjoy a free swim at selected Everyone Active facilities on home match weekends as part of a new initiative: ‘Swim for the Win’. Every weekend when the Lasses play at home in the Barclays WSL2, supporters will now be able to enjoy a free swim at the Sunderland Aquatic Centre or Hetton Community Pool by showing their match ticket or Women's season ticket. Speaking last month, Ian Bradgate, Everyone Active's contract manager, said: "We are deli...
Win a mascot place for Sunderland vs Leeds
One young Sunderland supporter could be in for an unforgettable matchday experience thanks to the latest Wear Winners prize draw. The latest prize gives one lucky youngster the chance to be a Sunderland AFC mascot when the Black Cats take on Leeds United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday 25 October. The winner will get the chance to experience the excitement of matchday as an official Sunderland AFC mascot, making memories that will last a lifetime. Every entry also supports Foundation o...
Brentford, Bournemouth and Leeds Ticketing Info
Ticketing information has been confirmed for three upcoming Sunderland AFC fixtures. Here’s everything supporters need to know about the Carabao Cup tie against Brentford and Premier League fixtures against AFC Bournemouth and Leeds United. Brentford (H) - Carabao Cup Round Four, Wednesday 28 October, kick-off 7.45pm BST Tickets will go on general sale from 3pm on Wednesday 30 September. The lower bowl of the Stadium of Light will be open for the fixture. Ti...
SUNDERLAND AFC & UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce a new multi-year partnership with the University of Sunderland. The announcement will see the two organisations work closely together, with the University becoming the Club's official Higher Education Partner. Building on the University’s involvement in Made in Sunderland week during the 2025-26 season, the partnership will see it play an active role across a variety of themed weeks throughout the campaign and beyond. These ini...
RED ROSES TO HEAD BACK TO THE STADIUM OF LIGHT FOR 2027 GUINNESS WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS
The Red Roses will return to the North East to play at the Stadium of Light in the 2027 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. John Mitchell’s side will face Scotland on Saturday 17 April (kick-off 4.45pm) in what will be England Women’s first home match away from a non-rugby stadium outside of a Rugby World Cup. Fond memories were made in Sunderland back in 2025 when the Red Roses launched their home World Cup campaign in style with a 67-9 victory over the U...
Ticket Bulletin: Newcastle Women v Sunderland Women
Tickets for next month’s Subway Players Cup clash with Newcastle United will go on sale at 3pm this afternoon. The Lasses will travel to the Gateshead International Stadium to face the Magpies in the side’s second Players Cup contest (2pm kick-off). The Club have received an allocation of 502 tickets in the East Stand for the fixture, as well as two wheelchair spaces. Tickets will be available at the following prices: Adult - £9 Over-65s - £7 18-21 - &poun...
What's in this week’s Membership Monday?
Here is all the information you need to make the most of your Black Cats Membership this week, including new member ballots and an archive of last season’s digital programmes. Ticketing Ballot entries for our match away at Bournemouth on Sunday 18 October opens on Tuesday 29 September at 3pm for Season Ticket Plus Members. The ballot closes on Thursday 1 October at 3pm and those who are successful will be notified Friday 2 October from 4pm. &n...
Panel S5 bricks now in place at Stadium of Light
Supporters who have purchased a brick on Panel S5 can now see their names and messages in place at the Stadium of Light. Located to the right of the Stadium’s main entrance, Panel S5 is now complete, with bricks officially installed and available for supporters to view on their next visit. The latest installation forms part of the Club’s ongoing development, giving supporters the opportunity to leave a lasting mark at the Stadium of Light and become part of Sunderland AFC&rsquo...
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