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Le Bris names Sunderland XI for Hull City tie
Régis Le Bris has made eleven changes to his Sunderland AFC starting XI for tonight’s Carabao Cup third-round tie against Hull City at the Stadium of Light, kick-off 7.45pm BST. Melker Ellborg starts in goal for the Black Cats, while Dayann Méthalie makes his debut at full-back following his summer move from Ligue 1 side Toulouse. DR Congo youngster Jules Ahoka also makes his first appearance for the Lads following his summer switch from Royal Antwerp, joining Chris Rig...
Ticket update: Brighton ballot and Man City sales phase
Sunderland supporters can enter the Member Ballot for the visit of Brighton & Hove Albion from Tuesday, while Season Ticket Holders with 20+ Black Cats Points will be able to purchase tickets for the trip to Manchester City as part of Phase Four of the sales process. Manchester City Sunderland travel to Manchester City on Sunday 20 September, kick-off at 2pm BST. Phase Four of the ticket sale will open at 3pm BST on Tuesday 8 September, with tickets available to Season Ticket Holders with ...
Black Cats Membership gets a new weekly drop: Membership Monday
Black Cats Membership gets a new weekly drop: Membership Monday From today, Black Cats Members get a new email every Monday at 3pm with everything their membership unlocks that week. Here's what's in the first one (and we've double-checked!). Ticketing Home tickets for our game against Brighton, on Saturday 10 October, go to the Membership ballot, which opens Tuesday 8 September at 3pm. This one is open to Black Cats Adult and Academy members, and successful applicants will hear from 4pm...
Joe Cowan signs professional contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Joe Cowan has signed his first professional contract with the Club. The 17-year-old, who has been at the Club for nearly 10 years, has risen through the Academy ranks and broken into the Under-21 squad over the last year, featuring for both the Under-21 and Under-18 sides and impressing with his performances at a young age. On signing his first contract, Cowan said: “I’m over the moon to sign this contract. I’ve been here aroun...
Preview: Black Cats host Hull in Carabao Cup action
Sunderland begin their Carabao Cup campaign on Tuesday evening when Hull City visit the Stadium of Light in the third round. Kick-off is at 7.45pm BST, with the Black Cats entering the competition at this stage after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season. Hull booked their place in the third round by overcoming Stoke City on penalties, following a 1-1 draw away from home in the previous round. The Opposition Hull return to the Stadium of Light having undergone a signifi...
SUNDERLAND AFC & SERIÖS GROUP AGREE NEW MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Sunderland AFC is strengthening its use of data through a new multi-year partnership with North East-based data solutions leaders Seriös Group, who will continue as the Club's Data Solutions Partner. The new agreement will see Seriös Group, founded by lifelong Sunderland AFC supporter Lee Rorison, continue to work closely with the Club's commercial and football data departments, while increasing its involvement as a partner. The partnership reflects Sunderland AFC's ambition to f...
Report: SAFC Women score four in opening-day win over Bristol City
Sunderland Women 4-1 Bristol City Women Sunderland Women began their 2026-27 Barclays Women’s Super League 2 season with a 4-1 win over Bristol City on Sunday. Lotta Lindström had given Bristol City an early lead, but goals from Rhiannon Roberts, Katie Kitching and a brace from Katy Watson completed the turnaround at Eppleton. Head Coach Mel Reay named six new additions in the starting 11, with Fran Stenson, Tara Bourne, Atlanta Primus, Kassandra Missipo, Sanni Franssi and Eli...
Danso reflects on Sunderland debut
Kevin Danso was delighted to make his Sunderland debut as the Black Cats fought back to draw 1-1 with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The deadline-day loan signing from Tottenham played the full 90 minutes, with Enzo Le Fée’s 82nd-minute penalty earning Sunderland a point after a first half in which they hit the woodwork and saw an effort cleared off the line. “I think we started the game really well. If the goal isn't given offside, I think it's a completely d...
Le Fée: “We want more”
Enzo Le Fée says Sunderland can be proud of their response after coming from behind to earn a point at Brentford on Saturday. The midfielder converted an 82nd-minute penalty to cancel out Vitaly Janelt’s second-half opener, scoring his first goal of the season. Le Fée felt Sunderland could have been ahead by more at half-time after creating a number of opportunities, but was pleased with the character shown after falling behind. “I was a bit disappointed becau...
Watch Now: Highlights from Sunderland's draw at Brentford
Two-minute highlights from Sunderland AFC's Premier League fixture at Brentford are now available. If you haven't already, make sure you subscribe to our official YouTube channel to receive a notification as soon as fresh content lands throughout the 2026-27 season .
Le Bris praises Sunderland’s resilience after Brentford point
Régis Le Bris praised Sunderland’s outstanding first-half display and resilience after the break as the Black Cats earned a well-deserved Premier League point at Brentford. The Black Cats produced a blistering opening 45 minutes but somehow went into the break level, with Dan Ballard’s goal ruled out by VAR, Enzo Le Fée hitting the post, and Noah Sadiki and Thomas Meunier seeing efforts cleared off the line. Brentford responded after the break and took the lead th...
Le Fée earns Sunderland a point at Brentford
Brentford 1-1 Sunderland Enzo Le Fée’s late penalty earned Sunderland a well-deserved point at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. Le Fée - scoring his first goal of the season - confidently sent Caoimhín Kelleher the wrong way from 12 yards in the 82nd minute to cancel out Vitaly Janelt’s second-half strike. Kevin Danso made his Sunderland debut after joining on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur, while Malick Fofana and Dayann Mét...
Danso set for Sunderland debut at Brentford
Kevin Danso will make his Sunderland debut against Brentford this afternoon, kick-off 3pm BST. The Austria international joined the Club on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur on Deadline Day and comes into the starting XI in place of Trai Hume. There are also places on the bench for fellow Deadline Day arrivals Malick Fofana and Dayann Méthalie, who could make their Sunderland debuts at the Gtech Community Stadium. Wilson Isidor is among the substitutes, having scored the w...
Where to go for live coverage and highlights of Brentford vs Sunderland
Sunderland AFC are back in Premier League action this afternoon as they head to Brentford, kick-off 3pm BST - and supporters can follow every moment across safc.com and our official channels. Live match commentary will be available here on safc.com, while our Match Centre will keep you updated with a live blog, in-game statistics, and a detailed report at the final whistle. After full-time, we’ll bring you post-match reaction from Head Coach Régis Le Bris and some of th...
SCORE A TAP IN FOR THE FOUNDATION
This International Day of Charity, Foundation of Light is inviting supporters to score a ‘ Tap In ’ to help make a difference in their community, with the launch of a new online fundraising platform making it easier than ever to support the charity’s work. The Tap In platform provides a quick and simple way to donate to Sunderland AFC’s official charity online, with supporters able to complete their donation in as few as three clicks. While completing a donation mig...
Fofana: “I know with this squad we can do something special”
Malick Fofana says he is “very happy and excited” to join Sunderland AFC and is relishing the opportunity to begin his Premier League journey on Wearside. The 21-year-old Belgium international has joined from Olympique Lyonnais on a long-term contract, becoming the Club’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window. Fofana arrives with considerable experience, having made more than 60 senior appearances for Gent before moving to Lyon in January 2024. He went on to make 82...
Preview: SAFC Women begin WSL2 season with Bristol City clash
Sunderland Women kick off their 2026-27 Barclays Women’s Super League 2 season with a home clash against Bristol City at Eppleton CW on Sunday (2pm BST). Ahead of the start of a new era for the Lasses following Bay Collective’s acquisition of a majority stake, here’s everything you need to know… The Lasses After a summer of change, a new era is set to begin for the Club. Looking to improve on an eighth-place finish last season, ten new additions have been added...
Reay: “We’re ready to go”
Sunderland Women Head Coach Mel Reay has expressed her excitement at “starting a new journey together”, as the Lasses’ WSL2 season begins with a home clash against Bristol City on Sunday. After Bay Collective acquired a majority stake in the Club over the summer, Sunday marks the beginning of a new era for Sunderland AFC Women – and the Head Coach is looking forward to building on a busy summer. She explained: “It’s been a real positive change for the wh...
RIA BOSE JOINS SAFC WOMEN ON LOAN
Sunderland AFC Women are delighted to announce the signing of Ria Bose from West Ham United on loan until January. The attacking full-back, who will wear the number two shirt, is currently away on international duty at the FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup with England’s Lionesses – and will link up with the Lasses upon her return. Bose progressed through the youth s ide s at Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, before joining Sporting CP in September 2...
Everything you need to know: Brentford v Sunderland
Sunderland continue their 2026-27 Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon, travelling to west London to face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Black Cats’ third fixture of the new top-flight season gets under way at 3pm BST, with Régis Le Bris’ side looking to build on last weekend’s 1-0 victory over Fulham. Wilson Isidor’s second-half strike secured all three points at the Stadium of Light, with the Frenchman converting Habib Diarra’s...
Le Bris reflects on Sunderland’s summer additions
Régis Le Bris believes Sunderland have strengthened their squad with a blend of experience, proven young talent and potential following a busy summer transfer window. The Black Cats added six players to their squad, with Thomas Meunier, Kevin Danso, Malick Fofana, Dayann Méthalie, Jules Ahoka and Juan Riquelme Angulo all arriving on Wearside. Le Bris believes the Club successfully addressed its key recruitment priorities throughout the window. “We ticked our three box...
Le Bris provides Diarra injury update
Régis Le Bris has confirmed that Habib Diarra will be sidelined for around six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury. The midfielder was introduced from the bench during Sunderland’s 1-0 victory over Fulham last weekend and made an immediate impact, setting up Wilson Isidor for the winning goal. He was subsequently forced off after suffering the injury. Le Bris was disappointed to lose the midfielder, particularly after his impressive contribution against the Cottagers. &ld...
Angulo nominated for Guinness Goal of the Month
Nilson Angulo’s stunning free-kick against Ipswich Town has been nominated for the Guinness Goal of the Month award for August. The Ecuadorian produced a moment of magic at Portman Road on the opening day of the Premier League season, curling a superb free-kick over the wall and in off the underside of the crossbar to level the scores. It was Sunderland’s first goal of the 2026-27 campaign and Angulo’s first competitive goal for the Club. The winger is one of eight player...
Supporters' Guide: Sunderland Women v Bristol City Women
The Barclays WSL2 returns this Sunday as Sunderland AFC Women take on Bristol City Women at Eppleton CW. After a busy summer, the Lasses are raring to go and will be looking to climb the table early on against a Bristol City side that finished 4 th last term. With new signing Lily Dent on international duty at the FIFA Women's U20 World Cup, no less than 8 new players could be in line to appear in red and white for the first time in Mel Reay's new look side , including Belgian...
Sunderland confirm Europa League squad list
Sunderland AFC has confirmed its squad list for the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League campaign. Goalkeepers: Robin Roefs, Simon Moore. Defenders: Omar Alderete, Dan Ballard, Kevin Danso, Trai Hume, Reinildo Mandava, Dayann Méthalie, Thomas Meunier, Nordi Mukiele, Luke O’Nien. Midfielders: Jules Ahoka, Habib Diarra, Enzo Le Fée, Chris Rigg, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka. Forwards: Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey, Malick Fofana, Wilson Isidor, Romaine Mundle. The Black Cats will ...
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