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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 ...
SUNDERLAND AFC & WOLF COMPETITIONS AGREE NEW MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Sunderland AFC has renewed its partnership with North East-based competitions brand Wolf Competitions, as the Club’s Official Competitions Partner in a new multi-year agreement. Based in South Shields, Wolf Competitions offers customers the chance to win a wide range of prizes, from supercars and luxury vehicles, to cash prizes and other experiences. The renewed partnership will see Wolf Competitions continue to have a prominent presence at the Stadium of Light through in-bowl advert...
ADINGRA AGREES AJAX LOAN
Simon Adingra will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at AFC Ajax. The 24-year-old has agreed a deal to join the Dutch giants for the entire Eredivisie campaign. Adingra joined Sunderland in the summer of 2025, from Brighton & Hove Albion. He made 15 appearances in all competitions in the first half of last season, scoring one goal, before spending the second of the campaign on loan at AS Monaco. Everyone at Sunderland wishes Simon well for his spell in Amsterdam.
SUNDERLAND AFC SIGN YOUNG STARLET ANGULO
Sunderland AFC have completed the signing of young talent Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo. The 18-year-old Ecuadorian joins from Independiente del Valle in his homeland, signing a long-term deal at the Stadium of Light. A player with great potential, Angulo is a physically imposing striker, standing at 6ft 4in, and combines his stature with agility, power, and a strong eye for goal. He marked his professional debut for Independiente del Valle, in March 2026, with a goal; the third in the cl...
SUNDERLAND AFC SIGN MALICK FOFANA
Belgium winger Malick Fofana has become Sunderland AFC’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window, joining from Olympique Lyonnais on a long-term contract. Known for his pace, dribbling, and direct attacking play, the 21-year-old arrives on Wearside from Ligue 1 with a strong pedigree in the game. Predominantly a left-sided attacker, he has also operated in a central role, offering SAFC flexibility across the attacking front line. Sunderland AFC Director of Footba...
KEVIN DANSO JOINS SUNDERLAND AFC ON LOAN
Sunderland have added defender Kevin Danso to their squad ahead of the summer transfer window closing on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Austrian joins on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. A commanding centre-back, Danso has won hearts throughout his career, with his committed performances. A fearless, dominant defender, Danso will add strength, power and combativeness to the Mackems’ defensive options. He featured in all four of Austria’s FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture...
Danso: ‘The sky is the limit’
Kevin Danso is relishing the opportunity to begin his Sunderland journey after completing a season-long loan move from Tottenham Hotspur. The 27-year-old centre-back arrives on Wearside with a wealth of domestic and European experience, having made 128 appearances for RC Lens and 52 for Spurs. An Austria international, Danso also featured in all four of his country’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has earned 36 caps. Now, the defender is looking forward to getting started i...
TICKET BULLETIN: HULL CITY AND MANCHESTER CITY INFORMATION
Sunderland AFC can confirm ticket information for the Carabao Cup tie against Hull City and the third phase of sales for the trip to Manchester City for the home game against Arsenal. Hull City (H) – Carabao Cup Sunderland will host Hull City in the third round of the Carabao Cup at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday 8 September, kick-off 7.45pm BST. Tickets will go on general sale from 3pm on Wednesday 2 September and will be priced from: · A...
SEMEDO JOINS CLERMONT ON PERMANENT TRANSFER
Luis Semedo has joined French Ligue 2 side Clermont on a permanent transfer. The 23-year-old forward moves to Les Lanciers after three years on Wearside. Semedo arrived at Sunderland in the summer of 2023 from Benfica and made 23 appearances for the Black Cats, including four starts. He also spent time on loan during his spell in the North East, making 21 appearances for Moreirense in Portugal last season. Everyone at Sunderland AFC wishes Luis well for the next chapter of his career.
Ticket Bulletin: Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar
Sunderland AFC can confirm ticket information for the Black Cats’ first UEFA Europa League fixture of the 2026-27 campaign. Régis Le Bris’ side will welcome Dutch club AZ Alkmaar to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday 16 September, kick-off 8pm BST. Tickets will be made available through a series of sales phases, beginning with the Europa League Ticket Scheme. Europa League Ticket Scheme The Members’ ballot will open at 3pm on Tuesday 1 September and close at 3pm...
Europa League ticket process announced
The opposition and fixture dates for Sunderland AFC’s 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase campaign have now been confirmed. The Black Cats will begin their European campaign at home to AZ Alkmaar on 16 September, with the following ticketing process now in place. From Wednesday 2 September, 3pm, existing season ticket holders, as well as seasonal clients in Quinns Bar, 76 Yards and The Founders, will be able to log into their ticketing account and purchase their normal reserved s...
SAFC U21 defeat at Brentford
Brentford U21 5-1 Sunderland U21 Sunderland Under-21 suffered defeat at Brentford in Premier League 2 on Monday afternoon. Kaye Furo scored a hat-trick for the hosts, with Fábio Carvalho and Riley Owen also on target. Furo opened the scoring inside 30 seconds after breaking forward on the counter-attack and finishing well. The Black Cats dominated possession for large spells of the first half, seeing more than 75% of the ball and registering four shots on target, but were unable...
Mukiele: Xhaka, Meunier set Sunderland standard
Thomas Meunier and Granit Xhaka have set the standard for Sunderland, says Nordi Mukiele, who insists the Black Cats and the City of Sunderland will always fight until the end. Sunderland secured their first Premier League victory of the 2026-27 campaign as second-half substitute Wilson Isidor struck in the 75th minute to seal a 1-0 win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light. The victory provided the perfect response to last weekend’s defeat at Ipswich Town, with Mukiele praising the in...
Isidor: “We want to make our home a fortress”
Wilson Isidor was delighted to get off the mark for the season as Sunderland secured a first Premier League victory of the 2026-27 campaign. The forward struck the decisive goal in the 75th minute, emphatically finishing Habib Diarra’s low cross to seal a 1-0 win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light. It capped a memorable week for Isidor, who celebrated his birthday and signed a new contract with the Club before finding the net in front of the Sunderland supporters. “I’m...
Le Bris: Our substitutes made the difference
Régis Le Bris praised Sunderland’s resilience, substitutes and supporters after the Black Cats secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham at the Stadium of Light. Wilson Isidor enjoyed a week to remember as he scored his first goal of the season to fire Sunderland to their first Premier League victory of the 2026-27 campaign. The forward, who celebrated his birthday and signed a new contract with the Club earlier this week, proved the difference against Fulham, converting H...
Sunderland's Isidor strikes to defeat Fulham
Sunderland 1-0 Fulham Wilson Isidor capped a memorable week by scoring his first goal of the season as Sunderland secured their first Premier League victory of the 2026-27 campaign. The forward, who celebrated his birthday and signed a new contract with the Club earlier this week, struck the only goal of a tight contest against Fulham to send the Stadium of Light into celebration. There was one change to Régis Le Bris’ starting XI, with Nordi Mukiele replacing Luke O’N...
Mukiele starts for Sunderland against Fulham
Régis Le Bris has made one change to his Sunderland AFC side for today’s first home game of the Premier League season against Fulham, kick-off 2pm BST. Nordi Mukiele comes into the heart of the Black Cats’ defence in place of Luke O’Nien, partnering Dan Ballard, with Thomas Meunier and Reinildo completing the back four. Granit Xhaka captains the side from midfield, with Noah Sadiki and Enzo Le Fée alongside him, while Brian Brobbey leads the line. New sign...
Where to go for live coverage and highlights of Sunderland vs Fulham
Sunderland AFC welcome Fulham to the Stadium of Light today (Sunday, kick-off 2pm BST)) for their opening home game of the 2026-27 Premier League season - and supporters can follow every moment across safc.com and our official channels. Live audio 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 reac...
Sunderland’s Europa League schedule confirmed
Sunderland AFC will begin the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase on home soil, with AZ Alkmaar the visitors to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday 16 September. The Black Cats will then make their first trip of the league phase on Thursday 15 October, travelling to Portugal to face SCU Torreense, before heading to Poland a week later to take on Lech Poznań. Régis Le Bris’ side will return to Wearside on Thursday 5 November, when GNK Dinamo will visit the Stadium of Light. ...
Granit Xhaka's Fulham programme notes
Good afternoon everyone, and welcome back to the Stadium of Light for our first home game of the season against Fulham. Before I signed here last summer, I knew exactly why I was coming to Sunderland. The first thing I thought was that if this team believed and worked with the right mentality, we could achieve many things together. Last season, we created memories that will stay with us forever, and you stood with us every step of the way. We achieved something special, and now we have the...
Le Bris: We want to rebuild the fortress
Régis Le Bris has called on Sunderland AFC to maintain their “unbelievable mentality” and rebuild their Stadium of Light fortress when Fulham visit this weekend. The Black Cats return to home soil for the first time this season on Sunday, welcoming Álvaro Arbeloa’s side to Wearside for a 2pm BST kick-off. The Lads suffered an opening-day defeat at newly promoted Ipswich Town last weekend, with former Sunderland forward Jack Clarke scoring a 90th-minute winne...
Manchester City away fixture moved
Sunderland AFC’s Premier League away fixture against Manchester City has been moved to Sunday 20 September 2026. Owing to City’s Carabao Cup third round tie against Norwich City being played on Thursday 17 September, our trip to the Etihad has been changed. The match against the Citizens will kick-off at 2pm.
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