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Rivalries evolve, shifting with time, and momentum, the rising and fall of squads and the changing fortunes of clubs. The River Wear derby between Sunderland Women and Durham Women has always carried its own distinctive edge; a meeting of two sides separated by geography but united by a fierce competitive spirit. For years, the fixture […]
18 days ago | 3 reads
It could have gone either way but the big moments went to Fulham and the lads met up in the pub after the final whistle to give their reaction! On today’s show… All of this and more – get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never have to miss another episode of our free […]
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Robin Roefs: 6/10 Can’t be blamed for any of the goals, although could maybe have waited for the stutter penalty. Didn’t have any other saves to make and the rest of his game was fine. Nordi Mukiele: N/A Wasn’t able to get going before picking up an injury and having to go off early. Dan […]
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IIIITTTTT’SSSS MAAAATCHDAAAAAYYY! We return from the exploits of the FA Cup to the Premier League as we look to get back on the saddle at home and collect three points at home to Fulham! On today’s show… All of this and more – get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never have to miss […]
18 days ago | 2 reads
Regis Le Bris gave two bits of important injury news in his press conference at the end of the week – firstly Granit Xhaka will be back in contention, and Reinildo will miss the next few weeks. Xhaka’s return is of course hugely important, and Reinildo will be a big miss. Dennis Cirkin is the obvious […]
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Poppy Pattinson’s recent call up to the England squad saw the Houghton le Spring native strengthen the north east’s reputation as footballing hotbed. A former Sunderland Women’s player, she has joined a long line of Lionesses from the area over recent years that have helped the game capture the public’s imagination, with the likes of […]
18 days ago | 3 reads
After reaching your highest league position of 7th, Fulham have since lost 3 on the bounce – what are your factors behind your recent dip in form? I genuinely am not sure we can really put it down to anything really. Manchester City away is always a right off, Manchester United we were incredibly unlucky […]
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Since signing for Sunderland in the summer, Reinildo has become one of the first names on the team sheet and a firm fan favourite. The Mozambique left back has everything a Sunderland supporter wants from a player. His terrific speed, exemplary ball control and top class defensive capabilities make him a great asset on the […]
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Martin Wanless predicts… Score prediction: Sunderland 2 Fulham 0 Sunderland’s first goalscorer: Habib Diarra This is a bit of a test for us as we look to bounce back from a disappointing couple of results in the league. Fulham are a good, steady side, but we need to take something from this game — and […]
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Sunday 22nd February 2026 Sunderland v Fulham – Premier League Stadium of Light Kick-Off: 14:00 Tickets & Match Coverage Tickets: Tickets are sold out. TV/Stream: Full live match coverage is available via Sky Sports. Radio: Full live match commentary available via BBC Radio Newcastle (not online) Don’t forget to follow the blow-by-blow account of the […]
18 days ago | 5 reads
Some performances don’t just contribute to a result. Instead, they shape it. They tilt the pitch, unsettle opponents and give a team the spark it needs to turn a difficult night into a triumphant one — and Katy Watson delivered exactly that sort of performance in Sunderland’s 3–2 win away to Durham. It was a […]
19 days ago | 4 reads
The Lads look to bounce back from the first time we’ve been beaten at home and the first time we’ve experienced successive defeats this season! The visitors today are Fulham and we catch up on the latest from Craven Cottage with Russ Goldman from the Cottage Talk podcast! On today’s show… All of this and […]
19 days ago | 4 reads
The 2005/2006 season is one most Sunderland fans won’t want to remember too much of, given our total of just fifteen points and three wins. By the time Fulham came to town in early April, we still hadn’t won a home game and the visitors were without an away win. Relegation wasn’t mathematically confirmed, but […]
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At the start of this season, it seemed as though every game was informative of the direction we were going in and that every game told us something about the squad and the team. How would we compete with West Ham in our opening fixture? How would we bounce back after our first away defeat […]
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Only days after Gus Poyet’s open letter to the fans, his Sunderland team drew their thirteenth game of the season with a familiar 0-0 scoreline. The Uruguayan felt compelled to write after some horrid results at home cranked up the pressure and left the team languishing just above the drop zone. In the letter, Poyet […]
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Gav says… He looked canny, didn’t he? Obviously it’s going to be very different when he’s trying to go off on mazy runs against fit, experienced Premier League defenders and not tiring low-end Championship players, but it was good to see him come on and be positive. I wouldn’t want to place too much pressure […]
19 days ago | 3 reads
There are matches that feel routine and there are matches that feel alive from the moment the players step out of the tunnel — and Sunderland’s 2-3 win away at Durham belonged firmly in the latter category. It was a night shaped by tension, rivalry and a dramatic shift in momentum that split the contest […]
20 days ago | 3 reads
Joe Cowan: 7/10 No chance with the opening goal, with it being slotted in from close range, and no real other saves to make. Had to make a few claims and punches around the box. Made some fantastic throws to set the team away on the counter, including one that went about 70 yards to […]
20 days ago | 1 read
There are fixtures that feel routine; there are fixtures that feel like they carry the weight of something more — and Durham versus Sunderland belongs firmly in the latter category. A Friday night under the lights at Maiden Castle, two North East rivals separated by only a few miles and by even less in the […]
20 days ago | 1 read
Want to have your say on all things Sunderland? Drop us a line and we’ll publish your views! [email protected] Dear Roker Report, I’m a wheelchair user who regularly attends away games and has done so for many years. This season, Sunderland AFC have changed their approach to away ticket sales for wheelchair supporters. Even when […]
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After hitting a relatively rough patch of form in the league of late (at least by our high standards this season), the FA Cup fourth round came as a welcome distraction and a tie against Oxford would hopefully give us the chance to notch a rare win on the road. This blog has taken an […]
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Welcome to Haway The Podcast and we start the build up to Sunday’s big game at the Stadium of Light with a look back at some memorable home fixtures against the lads from West London. Join Martin and Andrew as they look back on: Thanks for listening – don’t forget to subscribe on your podcast […]
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Sunderland’s promotion campaign was staying on course. Just. After a draw at Preston in the face of mounting criticism from supporters, the lads took on Brentford at Roker Park, searching for a much-needed three points – via a relatively convincing win – to solidify our position at the top of the table. Results hadn’t been bad – […]
20 days ago | 1 read
Matches featuring Sunderland and Durham have always carried a certain edge, but beyond the emotional and geographical narratives lies some far more interesting questions. How do Sunderland actually beat them? How does this fixture shape up tactically this season, and where can the Lasses find the spaces, the mismatches and the moments that can tilt […]
21 days ago | 1 read
Michael Beale’s as Sunderland AFC head coach was — and still is — a period that many fans don’t reflect fondly upon. Beale had the difficult task of replacing Tony Mowbray as the main man at the club after Mowbray’s slightly surprising dismissal as head coach. Mowbray was loved by most fans for his warm […]
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