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Win a signed Methalie Shirt!
To celebrate the signing of Dayann Methalie, SAFC are giving away a signed 2026-27 third shirt. All you need to do is be signed up for a 2026-27 Black Cats Membership across any tier by 9am on the 28 August 2026, to be in with a chance to win it! Alongside the opportunity to win amazing prizes, the Black Cats Membership also brings several ways to get closer to the action. Season Ticket Plus (£20 per season) is for supporters who play their part at the Stadium of Ligh...
Watch: behind the scenes of Methalie's first day at Sunderland
Go behind the scenes as Dayann Methalie takes his first steps as a Sunderland player. From arriving on Wearside and completing his medical to signing his contract and meeting Club staff, the French defender's first day was certainly a busy one. The 20-year-old also got his first look at both the Academy of Light and the Stadium of Light before sitting down for his first interviews in red and white. Watch the full behind-the-scenes video below as Sunderland's new number six begins his jou...
Gallery: Methalie arrives on Wearside
Dayann Methalie's Sunderland journey is officially under way. Following his move from Toulouse, the French defender was welcomed to the Academy of Light and Stadium of Light as he began settling into life in red and white. The 20-year-old also met staff and teammates and got his first look at his new surroundings ahead of an exciting season in the Premier League and Europa League. Take a look at the best images from Dayann's first day on Wearside below.
Dayann Methalie signs for Sunderland
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of French defender Dayann Methalie. The highly-rated left-back arrives on a long-term contract from Toulouse, and becomes Sunderland’s second signing of the summer transfer window. A France under-21 international, Sunderland have been off stiff competition from around Europe, including the Premier League, for the services of the 20-year-old full-back. Standing at 6ft 2in, Methalie – who is widely regarded as o...
Dayann Methalie: I will give everything for Sunderland
Dayann Methalie is eager to embrace life on Wearside after completing his move from Toulouse. The 20-year-old defender became Sunderland's second signing of the summer transfer window after putting pen to paper on a long-term contract, arriving with an exciting reputation and a determination to continue his development in red and white. And after watching the Club's remarkable rise from afar, the France Under-21 international admits the opportunity to join Sunderland was one he couldn't tu...
Join Foundation's FPL Competition
Join the Foundation of Light Fantasy Premier League Mini-league for your chance to win a signed SAFC Shirt and support the Foundation's work! Entries are being taken via Crowdfunder where you can make a £5 donation which will support the Foundation of Light to deliver life-changing programmes across the North East. Get involved >>> How to enter: Head to the Foundation of Light Fantasy Premier League Mini-league page. Click the ‘Donate’ button. Click ...
Le Bris: “We don’t want to set a limit”
Régis Le Bris is relishing the prospect of Sunderland’s return to Premier League action as the Black Cats prepare to begin the 2026-27 campaign at newly-promoted Ipswich Town. Sunderland’s season gets under way at 3pm on Saturday, with Le Bris’ side making the trip to Portman Road. It promises to be a landmark campaign for the Club, with Sunderland returning to the Premier League and preparing to compete in Europe for the first time in more than 50 years. And Le Br...
Le Bris provides latest team news ahead of Ipswich
Régis Le Bris has provided an update on Sunderland's squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener against Ipswich Town (KO 3pm BST). The Head Coach confirmed that Simon Adingra will miss the trip to Portman Road with an ankle injury, while the remainder of the squad is available for selection. Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele and Thomas Meunier are all available for the season opener. However, Le Bris explained that the squad is at different stages of match fitness following the su...
Preview: Lads set for opening PL weekend in Ipswich
Sunderland AFC begin the 2026-27 Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon, travelling to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town. The Black Cats’ second successive season in the top flight gets under way at 3pm BST, with Régis Le Bris’ side looking to build on an impressive first campaign back in the Premier League. Sunderland finished seventh last term to secure European football for the first time in more than five decades, and the new season brings the added challenge ...
Report: U21s battle to draw against PSV
Sunderland Under-21s began their competitive campaign with a 1-1 draw against Jong PSV in the PL International Cup at the Stadium of Light. The visitors took the lead in the 21st minute through Keziah Oteng-Mensah, who produced a superb bicycle kick to find the back of the net. The Black Cats responded almost immediately and were level just six minutes later. Jack Whittaker delivered a dangerous cross into the area, with Tom Proctor cleverly allowing the ball to run through to Felix Scot...
Fantasy Premier League: Sunderland's best picks for 2026-27
The return of the Premier League also means the return of Fantasy Premier League, and there are plenty of Sunderland players worth considering ahead of the new campaign. After securing a seventh-place finish and qualifying for the Europa League last season, the Black Cats have once again caught the attention of FPL managers, with several players offering excellent value across all areas of the pitch. With Ipswich Town, Fulham and Brentford making up Sunderland's opening three fixtures, her...
Staff, family and friends to take on Great North Run in memory of Carlton Fairweather
A group of Sunderland AFC staff members, family and friends will come together for the 2026 Great North Run in memory of much-loved former colleague and coach, Carlton Fairweather. The group will take on the iconic 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields on Sunday 13 September, united by a shared goal of honouring Carlton’s memory and raising vital funds in his name. Carlton sadly passed away in 2025 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. A hugely respected figure aroun...
Bournemouth & Leeds fixtures moved for live television coverage
Two of Sunderland's Premier League fixtures in October have been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports, with revised kick-off times now confirmed. The Black Cats' trip to Bournemouth will now take place at 2pm BST on Sunday 18 October, with the fixture at the Vitality Stadium moving from its original Saturday slot. Following the trip to the south coast, Régis Le Bris' side will return to Wearside to face Leeds United at the Stadium of Light at 4.30pm BST on Sunday 25 October. ...
TICKET BULLETIN: FULHAM, BRENTFORD AND ARSENAL DETAILS
Tickets for Sunderland AFC's Premier League fixtures against Fulham (H), Brentford (A) and Arsenal (H) go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday 18 August. Fulham (H): Sunday 30 August Tickets for Sunderland AFC’s first home game of the 2026-27 Premier League season will go on general sale on Tuesday (18 August) at 3pm BST . The Lads welcome Fulham to the Stadium of Light on Sunday 30 August, kick-off 2pm BST. General admission tickets are priced from: Adult: £39 Senior (65+): &po...
U21s set to host PSV at the SoL
Sunderland’s Under-21s will return to the Premier League International Cup this season, with Matt Craddock’s side set to face a quartet of European opponents during the 2026-27 campaign. The competition provides Premier League 2 clubs with the opportunity to test themselves against leading international academies, offering players valuable experience of different styles, environments and approaches to the game. The 32-team competition features 16 Premier League 2 sides alongsid...
Le Bris hails second-half intensity in Rennes victory
Régis Le Bris praised his side’s second-half performance, as Sunderland AFC rounded off their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 victory against Stade Rennes at the Stadium of Light. Trailing 1-0 to a first-half penalty, Le Bris’ side dominated the second period, running out convincing winners thanks to goals from Brian Brobbey and Trai Hume. “It was a good second half performance - in line with our standards,” said the boss. “Rennes are a good team, as e...
Hume: 'That’s how we have to start'
Trai Hume struck the winning goal as Sunderland rounded off pre-season with victory over Stade Rennais, with the defender delighted by the team’s second-half improvement. The Northern Ireland international scored his second goal in as many pre-season games, sweeping home a second-half strike to secure victory for the Lads at the Stadium of Light. Brian Brobbey had initially levelled the game after Przemysław Frankowski converted a first-half penalty. The result rounds off Sunderlan...
Watch highlights from Sunderland's final pre-season friendly
Match highlights from Sunderland AFC’s final pre-season friendly against Stade Rennais are now live. The Black Cats came from behind to defeat the Ligue 1 side, with second-half goals from Brian Brobbey and Trai Hume sealing the victory at the Stadium of Light. Make sure you subscribe to our official YouTube channel, @SunderlandAFC , for exclusive content throughout the 2026-27 season.
Sunderland complete comeback win in final friendly
Sunderland 2-1 Stade Rennais Sunderland came from behind to defeat Stade Rennais 2-1 at the Stadium of Light in their final pre-season friendly ahead of next weekend’s Premier League opener. The visitors took the lead from the penalty spot midway through the first half after Dan Ballard was adjudged to have fouled Sebastian Szymański inside the area. The resulting spot-kick was dispatched by Przemysław Frankowski to give the Ligue 1 side the advantage. Régis Le Bris’...
Talbi starts for Sunderland against Stade Rennais
Régis Le Bris has named his starting XI for Sunderland’s final pre-season friendly ahead of next weekend’s Premier League opener. >>> STREAMING PASSES: SUNDERLAND AFC VS STADE RENNAIS <<< The Black Cats welcome Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais to the Stadium of Light, with kick-off at 3pm BST, looking to build on last weekend’s victory over RC Lens. Granit Xhaka captains the side, with Noah Sadiki and Enzo Le Fée completing the midfield. Chemsdine Talbi comes ...
Fulham tickets: Members’ priority window now open
Sunderland AFC supporters can purchase tickets for the Club’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Fulham before they go on general sale. The Lads welcome the Cottagers to the Stadium of Light in their opening home fixture of the 2026-27 campaign on Sunday 30 August, kick-off 2pm BST. Members can purchase their tickets now , with the priority window closing at 4pm on Monday. Any remaining tickets will be made available on general sale once the member ballot closes. If Fulham i...
Alfie Pollock signs for SAFC U18 squad from Glenavon
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Alfie Pollock to the Club’s Under-18 squad. Pollock joins the youth team from Northern Ireland Football League side Glenavon, signing as a first-year scholar. The centre-back came through Glenavon’s youth set-up and scored on his senior debut against Carrick Rangers. Head of Academy, John Hewitson said: “After a successful trial period here at Sunderland, Alfie performed to a high level and...
Preview: Lads return to the SoL in final pre-season test
Sunderland AFC return to the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon for their final pre-season fixture, welcoming Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais FC (3pm BST). With the 2026-27 Premier League campaign just a week away, the fixture represents Régis Le Bris’ final opportunity to put his side through their paces before competitive action gets under way. Pre-season The Black Cats return to home soil following a busy period of pre-season travel, with the squad having recently visited th...
SUNDERLAND AFC REVEALS NEW THIRD KIT INSPIRED BY CITY’S GLASSMAKING HERITAGE
Sunderland AFC has today revealed its new third kit for the 2026-27 season, drawing inspiration from one of the city’s oldest and most distinctive industries. The new shirt pays homage to Sunderland’s rich history of glassmaking - a tradition dating back centuries, with the earliest known example of stained glass in the city dating from the seventh century. Bringing that heritage into a modern design, the shirt features a repeating stained-glass pattern depicting the football f...
Club Account: What's Changed and How to Log In
Sunderland AFC is aware that some supporters have experienced difficulties logging into their Club account since the introduction of our new login system. We would like to reassure supporters that nothing has been lost. Your tickets, memberships, Black Cat Points and account history remain fully intact. The vast majority of login issues have now been resolved. If you have previously experienced problems accessing your account, please try logging in again by following the steps below. Tha...
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