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Hull City carabao cup fixture confirmed
Sunderland AFC’s Carabao Cup tie against Hull City will take place on Tuesday 8 September 2026. Régis Le Bris’ side will play host to the Tigers at the Stadium of Light in round three - kick-off 7.45pm The match will be shown live on Sky Sports +.
How Sunderland reacted to the 2026-27 Europa League draw
Following Friday’s 2026-27 UEFA Europa League draw, which confirmed Sunderland AFC’s eight league-phase opponents, we hear from key figures across the Club on the exciting European challenge ahead… Chairman - Kyril Louis-Dreyfeus “Since last season ended, we have waited a long time for this day to see who we will face. There are a lot of great opponents, but for me, I will look most forward to going to Milan. For the Club, it is a big moment to play in a Euro...
Le Bris provides latest team news ahead of Fulham
Régis Le Bris has provided the latest team news ahead of Sunderland AFC’s first home fixture of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Dayann Methalie will miss Sunday’s meeting with Fulham through suspension, having accumulated five yellow cards during his time with Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Meanwhile, new signing Jules Akoha is available for selection after completing his move to Sunderland from Belgian side Royal Antwerp. The 20-year-old midfielder joined the Black Cats on...
Sunderland discover UEFA Europa League opponents
Sunderland AFC have learned who they will face in the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase. The Black Cats will welcome four European visitors to the Stadium of Light, with AZ Alkmaar, GNK Dinamo, Jagiellonia Białystok and Levski Sofia all heading to Wearside. Meanwhile, Régis Le Bris' side will embark on four European away trips, travelling to face AC Milan, Anderlecht, Lech Poznań and Torreense. The draw means Sunderland will face clubs from seven different European nations, ...
Preview: Lads ready for first home game against Fulham
Sunderland AFC play their first home game of the 2026-27 Premier League season on Sunday afternoon, welcoming Fulham to the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats will kick off at 2pm BST, with Régis Le Bris’ side looking to make a positive start in front of their home supporters following last weekend’s opening-day trip to Ipswich. With a big crowd expected at the Stadium of Light, supporters are strongly encouraged to arrive early and get into the ground in good time ahead o...
Europa League draw: Everything you need to know
Sunderland AFC will discover their opponents for the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase on Friday, with the draw taking place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The ceremony gets underway at 13:00 CET (12:00 BST) , with Sunderland among 36 clubs competing in this season’s league phase. The order the teams are drawn will determine the date order of the fixtures- the full schedule will be confirmed over the weekend. Who could Sunderland face? The 36 clubs have been split i...
ROEFS EXTENDS SUNDERLAND AFC STAY
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Robin Roefs has signed a new contract with the Club, extending his stay on Wearside until 2031. After joining the Club from Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen last summer, Roefs enjoyed a fantastic first season with the Black Cats, keeping 10 clean sheets in 35 Premier League games, his first season in the English top-flight. The goalkeeper’s impressive performances earned him Sunderland’s 2025-26 Men’s Young Player of the Season awa...
Have Your Say: Vote Now in the Supporters' Collective Elections 2026-27
Season card holders are being invited to have their say in this year's Supporters' Collective elections, with voting now open to select two new members to represent fans on the group. What is the Supporters' Collective? The Supporters' Collective plays a vital role in Sunderland AFC's fan engagement plan, providing a structured platform for supporters to contribute to club discussions. The group meets with the club three times per season for dialogue meetings and takes part in a range of w...
Jenson Seelt signs new deal and joins Swansea on loan
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Jenson Seelt has signed a new contract with the Club – and joined Swansea City on loan. Seelt has agreed a new deal until 2030, and will immediately head to the Swansea.com Stadium to compete in the Sky Bet Championship in the 2026-27 campaign. The 23-year-old centre-back joined Sunderland in 2023, penning a permanent move from PSV Eindhoven. The Dutchman made his first-team bow late on in a 3-0 win at Sheffield Wedn...
UEFA Europa League Cup Scheme - Purchase Deadlines
Four UEFA Europa League group stage games are coming to the Stadium of Light from September. Both premium and general admission season ticket holders can lock in their seats across all four fixtures, with the deadlines coming this week. Season ticket holders can benefit from opting into every Europa League fixture, including knock-out fixtures if the club progresses. Deadlines at a glance Client group Purchase deadline Status Premium Experience clients ...
Isidor: “It’s an amazing time to be a Sunderland player”
Wilson Isidor has expressed his pride at extending his Sunderland AFC journey after signing a new contract with the Club until 2030. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a memorable period since arriving on Wearside in 2024, helping Sunderland secure promotion to the Premier League before representing Haiti at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Now committed to the Club for the long term, Isidor says he feels a strong connection with Sunderland and is determined to repay the faith shown in him. ...
Wilson Isidor pens new contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Wilson Isidor has signed a new contract until 2030. The 26-year-old striker joined Sunderland in August 2024, initially on loan from Zenit Saint Petersburg, before making the move permanent the following February. His first season with the Club saw him score 12 goals as the Club earned promotion back to the Premier League, with Isidor scoring one of the vital goals in the away victory over Coventry City in the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi ...
Carabao Cup: Sunderland to host Hull City
Sunderland AFC will host Hull City at the Stadium of Light in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The tie will take place during the week commencing Monday 7 September 2026, with the exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed. It will be the first meeting between the sides this season, with Sunderland entering the competition at the third-round stage due to their participation in the Europa League. Ticket information will be released in due course.
Fulham fixture: Plan your journey and arrive early
The Stadium of Light opens its doors for the first time this season on Sunday, with Sunderland welcoming Fulham for a 2pm kick-off. With the fixture coinciding with Keel Square’s Summer Series, supporters are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journey and arrive at the stadium early. With special plans in place to mark the start of an exciting new campaign on Wearside, supporters are encouraged to be inside the stadium by 1:45pm. Arrive early · &...
EVERYONE ACTIVE BECOMES SAFC WOMEN’S OFFICIAL TRAINING WEAR PARTNER
Sunderland AFC Women is delighted to announce Everyone Active as the team’s Official Training Wear Partner for the 2026-27 season. The partnership will see the Everyone Active brand featured on the team’s training wear and matchday warm-up wear throughout the upcoming Barclays Women’s Super League 2 campaign. A long-standing partner of Sunderland AFC, Everyone Active is one of the UK’s leading leisure management companies, operating more than 240 leisure and cultura...
LAPLACETTE SIGNS FOR SAFC WOMEN
Sunderland AFC Women have completed the permanent signing of France International Tess Laplacette. The defender becomes the Black Cats’ ninth summer signing ahead of the 2026-27 season, bringing valuable experience from her career in France and international experience with France’s youth teams. Laplacette previously captained Olympique de Marseille and was part of the club’s French Second Division title-winning sides in 2016 and 2025. She has also represented France at U...
Carabao Cup Round Three draw: All you need to know
Sunderland AFC will discover their Carabao Cup Round Three opponents this evening. The draw will be made on Wednesday 26 August, with Sunderland among the 32 clubs involved. When is the draw? A pre-draw will take place during the build-up to Preston's tie with Everton which kicks off at 8pm BST to determine whether each of the eight clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League or Europa League will be drawn at home or away. The main draw will take place live on Sky Sports following the g...
Sunderland AFC enhances Stadium of Light matchday experience
Sunderland AFC has continued to invest in the matchday experience at the Stadium of Light ahead of the 2026-27 season, with improvements across hospitality, concourse facilities and the food and drink offer. All hospitality boxes have undergone a full refurbishment, delivering a significant uplift in look and feel, alongside new padded seats in the bowl. Guests will also benefit from a new pre-ordering portal, providing a more bespoke experience with the option to add upgrades ahead of match...
MUNDLE SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH SUNDERLAND
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Romaine Mundle has signed a new deal with the Club. Mundle, who joined Sunderland in February 2024 from Belgian side Standard Liège, has put pen to paper on a deal keeping him on Wearside until 2030. The winger started his career with Tottenham Hotspur, making his way up to the Under-21 side before opting to switch to Liège in the summer of 2023. The 23-year-old has eight goal contributions in 52 appearances for the Black C...
SAFC U21 begin Premier League 2 with five-star victory
Sunderland U21 made an emphatic start to their Premier League 2 campaign, producing an outstanding 5-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Eppleton Colliery Welfare. It was a statement performance from Matt Craddock’s side, with Trey Ogunsuyi scoring a superb hat-trick, while Jack Whittaker and Timur Tutierov also found the net. Sunderland made the perfect start when Ogunsuyi converted from the penalty spot after just two minutes. The hosts continued to threaten, with Tutierov striki...
Ahoka: “I’m ready to learn and develop”
Jules Ahoka is relishing the opportunity to begin his Sunderland career after completing his move to Wearside. The 20-year-old midfielder joins the Club from Royal Antwerp and is eager to make the most of his first experience of Premier League football. “It’s an exciting start for me,” said Ahoka. “I’ve always watched the Premier League on TV and I’m thrilled to be here. “Now, it’s up to me to give everything I can to help the Club go as ...
Watch: Behind the scenes As Ahoka checks in
Jules Ahoka's Sunderland journey is officially under way. The 20-year-old midfielder completed his move to Wearside from Royal Antwerp before getting his first taste of life at the Club. Ahoka met his new teammates and staff, including fellow DR Congo international Noah Sadiki, before taking part in media duties and undergoing his fitness testing. Take a look behind the scenes as Sunderland's latest arrival checks in and begins life in red and white.
Jules Ahoka signs for Sunderland AFC
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Jules Ahoka on a long-term contract. The 20-year-old – who hails from DR Congo – arrives with huge potential, having excelled for his nation at the prestigious 2026 Toulon (Under-20) Tournament this summer, where he played a key role in their fourth-placed finish. Ahoka joined Royal Antwerp in September 2025 from AC Normands in his home country, and has featured in both of their Jupiler Pro League fixtures...
Ticket Information: Manchester City (A) and Arsenal (H)
Ticket information has been confirmed for Sunderland AFC's upcoming Premier League fixtures against Manchester City and Arsenal. Manchester City (A) Sunderland travel to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 19 September, 3pm BST. The fixture is subject to change due to European fixture confirmation. The Club has received an allocation of 3,065 tickets, including 25 wheelchair and carer spaces. Tickets will be issued as digital NFC tickets. Ticket prices * Adult - £30 * Senior (65+) -...
Watch Now: Highlights from Premier League opener
Two-minute highlights from Sunderland AFC's 2026-27 Premier League opening game at Ipswich Town 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 .
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