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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: BRENTFORD AND ARSENAL FIXTURES CONFIRMED
Tickets for Sunderland AFC's Premier League fixtures against Brentford (A) and Arsenal (H) go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday 18 August. Brentford: Saturday 5 September Sunderland travel to Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 5 September, kick-off 3pm BST. The Club has received an allocation of 1,725 tickets, including 14 wheelchair spaces. Tickets will be issued as digital NFC tickets. Ticket prices: · Adult - £30 · &n...
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...
MISSIPO JOINS SAFC WOMEN
Sunderland AFC Women has completed the signing of Belgium international Kassandra Missipo on a two-year contract until the summer of 2028. The midfielder arrives at the Stadium of Light with extensive international experience, having represented Belgium at senior level since making her debut in 2016. Missipo has earned more than 60 caps for the Red Flames and was part of the squad that reached the quarter-finals of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. She also played a key role in Belgium’s...
Tributes paid to Anthony Patterson following Sunderland departure
Anthony Patterson’s Sunderland career has been celebrated by teammates and staff following his permanent move to Wrexham. The Academy graduate departs after 16 years with the Club, having joined at the age of 10 and gone on to make 169 senior appearances for the Black Cats. Neil Cutler – Head of Goalkeeping “Anthony has a unique mindset that allows him to play without fear at any level and in any situation. He has proven time and time again that he has the ability to prod...
HJELDE MAKES KV MECHELEN MOVE
Sunderland AFC can confirm Leo Hjelde has joined KV Mechelen. The 22-year-old defender has completed a permanent transfer to the Belgian side. Leo joined Sunderland in January 2024 and went on to make 30 appearances during his time at the club, including 17 league outings in the 2024/25 Championship promotion-winning season. Last season, he spent time on loan at Sheffield United, making eight appearances for the Blades. Everyone at Sunderland AFC wishes Leo all the ...
PATTERSON PENS WREXHAM DEAL
Anthony Patterson has joined Wrexham on a permanent transfer, bringing to an end his 16-year association with Sunderland AFC. The 26-year-old goalkeeper - who joined the club at the age of 10 in 2010 - departs after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for his services. Sunderland AFC Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi, said: “Patto has a special connection with Sunderland. He joined the Academy at the age of 10, came through every stage of the Club and played an importan...
Ticketing Tuesday: Stade Rennais and U21s ticket information
There are tickets available for two upcoming fixtures at the Stadium of Light, with Sunderland AFC’s final pre-season friendly against Stade Rennais and the U21s’ Premier League International Cup fixture against PSV Eindhoven both coming up this month. Stade Rennais tickets The Roker End will be open for Sunderland AFC’s final pre-season fixture, with tickets for the visit of Stade Rennais now on sale. The Black Cats welcome the Ligue 1 side to the Stadium of Light on S...
Account Access Issues - Supporter Update
Technical account access issues which arose last week have now been resolved and the ticketing team are continuing to work through the backlog of enquiries. In some instances, supporters have had issues logging into their account or have been matched to another Supporter ID with the same email address; however, supporters can be assured that no account history, Black Cat Points, or Europa ticket-purchasing ability has been affected. If you’re still encountering issues trying to log i...
Roker End open for Stade Rennais friendly
The Roker End will be open for Sunderland AFC’s final pre-season fixture, with tickets for the visit of Stade Rennais now on sale. The Black Cats welcome the Ligue 1 side to the Stadium of Light on Saturday 15 August (kick-off 3pm BST), as preparations conclude ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign, which begins a week later with a trip to Ipswich Town. Ticket prices are as follows: Adult General Admission: £18 Adult Season Ticket Holder: £15 Concession Gen...
MASUAKU MAKES TURKISH MOVE
Arthur Masuaku has completed a permanent transfer to Turkish club Konyaspor. The 32-year-old left-back, who joined Sunderland last summer, departs after making four appearances for the Lads. The DR Congo international has previous experience of playing in Turkey, at Beşiktaş J.K, for whom he made 108 appearances and registered 18 assists over a three year spell between 2022 and 2025. Everyone at Sunderland AFC wishes Arthur all the best for his move to Turkey.
Third Kit Launch: Be the First to Find Out
Third Kit Launch: Be the First to Find Out
AoL cap off pre-season in Spain
Sunderland’s Under-21s and Under-18s rounded off a productive week of work in Spain with competitive fixtures against Valencia B and Real Murcia respectively on Saturday. The two sides have spent the week working hard both on and off the pitch, with the trip providing valuable preparation and a different environment for players and staff ahead of the new campaign. The Under-21s, led by Matt Craddock, faced Valencia B in their final fixture of the trip, with Kay Munyakazi getting on t...
Meunier pleased with first Sunderland outing
Thomas Meunier was pleased with his first outing for Sunderland after returning from the FIFA World Cup, as the Lads recorded a 2-0 victory over RC Lens. The defender completed 45 minutes at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis as he continues to build match fitness ahead of the new Premier League season. Reflecting on his return, Meunier said: “We had many physical sessions and I just wanted to see if I was able to play freshly during 45 minutes. This was the objective and I did it. My first ...
U18 PL fixtures announced
Fin Lynch and Jordan Moore's side will begin their 2026-27 campaign away to Burnley U18 on Saturday, 29 August, with 28 fixtures scheduled across the season. The young Black Cats will face some of the leading academies in the country throughout the campaign, before ending the regular season at home to Everton U18 on Saturday, 8 May. Take a look at the full Sunderland U18 fixture list below, including kick-off times and venues. 29 August – Burnley U18 (A) – 12:30 – The...
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