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Further Torreense tickets to be released
A further phase of tickets for Sunderland AFC’s UEFA Europa League fixture at SCU Torreense will go on sale next week. Season Ticket Holders with 20+ Black Cats Points (BCP) will be able to purchase tickets from 3pm on Monday 28 September until 2pm on Tuesday 29 September. Should tickets remain following this phase, Season Ticket Holders with 10+ BCP will then have an opportunity to purchase from 3pm on Wednesday 30 September until 2pm on Thursday 1 October. If tickets remain after...
From The Vault - Retro Shirts On Sale Now
Straight from the vault, Sunderland AFC history is woven into every stitch of our latest retro shirts with a home and away shirt making up the collection, perfect for SAFC's who want to wear the history of the iconic Reg Vardy sponsor. 2004-05 Home Shirt: The Championship-Winning Comeback Our first retro offering celebrates a truly triumphant campaign. After an uneasy start, the Black Cats found their rhythm and built a run of real consistency, climbing all the way to the top of the Champi...
International round-up: Thursday
Sunderland’s players were back in international action on Thursday as the first fixtures of the September international break took place across the globe. Five Black Cats featured for their respective nations, with Juan Riquelme making his senior international debut for Ecuador and Noah Sadiki helping DR Congo to victory. Nilson Angulo & Juan Riquelme | Ecuador 0-3 Korea Republic There was a landmark moment for summer signing Juan Riquelme as he made his senior international debut ...
Report: SAFC Women fall to spirited defeat to Liverpool
Liverpool Women 4-2 Sunderland Women Sunderland Women began their Subway Players Cup campaign with a 4-2 defeat to Liverpool at the BrewDog Stadium on Wednesday. Zara Shaw gave the Reds the lead, before a quick-fire double from local duo Chloe Paxton and Tilly Parker – the latter on her first start – put the Lasses ahead. However, a second-half brace from Marie-Therese Höbinger and Natalia Ramos’ strike condemned Mel Reay’s side to their first defeat of the s...
LE FÉE PENS NEW SUNDERLAND AFC CONTRACT
Sunderland AFC is delighted to confirm Enzo Le Fée has committed his future to the Club by signing a new long-term contract. The 26-year-old has agreed a new deal until the summer of 2031, becoming the latest Sunderland player to commit his future to the Club. “I’m really happy to have signed a new contract with Sunderland,” said Le Fée. “From the moment I arrived, I’ve felt the passion of the supporters and the ambition of everyone at the Club &...
Complimentary personal assistant tickets for Torreense
Following further discussions with our hosts at Torreense during the Club’s pre-match visit to Portugal on Tuesday, Sunderland AFC is pleased to confirm that a limited number of complimentary Personal Assistant tickets will now be available for this fixture. This applies to supporters requiring wheelchair positions. Supporters travelling to Portugal who require a wheelchair position and a Personal Assistant ticket should contact the Club via AskSAFC as soon as possible for further in...
Report; SAFC U21 earn point at Accrington
Sunderland Under-21 collected a point in their opening game of the EFL Trophy as they drew 3-3 at Accrington Stanley but were defeated on penalties. Goals from Trey Ogunsuyi, Tom Proctor and Timur Tutierov were cancelled out by three equalising goals from Charlie Warren, Cole Stockton and Stefan Mols. The first chance of the game fell the way of Sunderland when a low corner saw Tutierov find space inside the box, but he could only blaze his effort over. In the 10 th minute, the Black Cat...
Report; U21s earn point at Accrington
Sunderland collected a point in their opening game of the EFL Trophy as they drew 3-3 away at Accrington Stanley but were defeated on penalties. Goals from Trey Ogunsuyi, Tom Proctor and Timur Tutierov were cancelled out by three equalising goals from Charlie Warren, Cole Stockton and Stefan Mols. The first chance of the game fell the way of Sunderland when a low corner saw Tutierov find space inside the box, but he could only blaze his effort over. In the 10 th minute, the Black Cats fo...
Preview: U21s begin EFL Trophy journey away at Accrington
Sunderland U21s begin their EFL Trophy campaign on Tuesday evening as they travel to the Wham Stadium to face Accrington Stanley, with kick-off at 7pm. Matt Craddock’s side head into the contest in confident mood, having won three of their last four matches and scored seven goals across their previous two fixtures. The young Black Cats will now look to carry that momentum into their first group-stage fixture of the competition. The EFL Trophy The EFL Trophy is contested by clubs ...
SCU Torreense away ticket details confirmed
Ticket details for Sunderland AFC’s UEFA Europa League fixture away to SCU Torreense have been confirmed. (Updated Fri 25 Sept 12:45pm) The Black Cats will travel to Portugal for their first away fixture in the league phase on Thursday 15 October (5.45pm kick-off), following an opening-night victory over AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light. The Club has received an allocation of 3,990 tickets for the fixture, including 12 wheelchair spaces. Tickets will be available at the following...
Preview: Lasses begin Subway Players Cup campaign with Liverpool clash
Sunderland Women begin their 2026-27 Subway Players Cup campaign with a trip to WSL side Liverpool on Wednesday (7pm kick-off). Following the Lasses’ unbeaten start to the WSL2 season, here’s everything you need to know… Opposition Liverpool sit seventh in the Barclays WSL following their opening three matches. Last time out, the Reds conceded 90 th -and-95 th minute goals to last season’s WSL champions Manchester City at the Joie Stadium. The Merseyside club...
This Week's Membership Monday
Here is all the information you need to make the most of your Black Cats Membership, this week, including the opportunity to ask Régis Le Bris a question. Ticketing The Club is still awaiting confirmation of our ticket allocation from our hosts for our Europa League trip to SCU Torreense on the 15 October (KO 17:45). Upon receipt of the information, we’ll publish full sales details, including prices, ballot windows, and on-sale dates. Following your feedback, the Black Cats ...
November fixture amendments
Sunderland AFC’s Premier League fixtures against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been rescheduled following the Club’s participation in the UEFA Europa League. The visit of Chelsea to the Stadium of Light will now take place on Sunday 8 November, with a 2pm kick-off. The fixture was originally scheduled for Saturday 7 November at 3pm, but has been moved due to Sunderland’s UEFA Europa League fixture against GNK Dinamo on the preceding Thursday. Tottenham Hotspur&rsqu...
Watch highlights from eight-goal encounter at Man City
Two-minute match highlights are now available from today's Premier League fixture at the league leaders, Manchester City. Make sure you subscribe to our official YouTube channel, @SunderlandAFC , to be the first to watch our highlights throughout the 2026-27 season.
Le Bris proud of Sunderland’s performance at Manchester City
Régis Le Bris praised Sunderland’s belief, attacking quality and identity after the Black Cats went toe-to-toe with Manchester City in an entertaining 5-3 Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium. Sunderland showed their attacking intent throughout the afternoon, creating a number of opportunities against one of Europe’s leading sides and refusing to back down from the challenge. “I was proud to see us go toe-to-toe with one of the best sides in Europe,” ...
Report: SAFC Women held to goalless draw with Southampton
Sunderland Women 0-0 Southampton Women Sunderland Women’s unbeaten start to the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 season continued with a goalless draw against Southampton at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Head Coach Mel Reay made one change from last Sunday’s 2-1 win over Burnley, with Tess Laplacette making her first Sunderland start, replacing Mary Corbyn. In an even opening to the contest, the Lasses saw the better opportunities. Katie Kitching’s free-kick dipp...
Brave Sunderland fall short in eight-goal battle at Man City
Manchester City 5-3 Sunderland Brian Brobbey’s hat-trick was not enough to earn Sunderland a reward for a brave and spirited display as they were edged out 5-3 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Black Cats showed courage and conviction from the outset, twice responding to City’s first-half goals before continuing to threaten after the break. Sunderland started brightly, with Nilson Angulo scuffing an effort wide after being picked out by Enzo Le Fée before N...
Methalie set for Premier League debut at Manchester City
Dayann Methalie will make his Premier League debut for Sunderland AFC at Manchester City today, kick-off 2pm BST. The France Under-21 international, who signed from Ligue 1 side Toulouse in the summer, comes into the side for the suspended Reinildo following his dismissal for two bookable offences against Arsenal last Saturday. Elsewhere, Thomas Meunier, Dan Ballard, Nilson Angulo and Brian Brobbey are restored to the starting XI after being among the substitutes for Wednesday’s UEFA...
Report: U21s claim three points against Norwich
Sunderland Under-21s made it back-to-back victories in Premier League 2 with a 3-1 win over Norwich City at Eppleton Colliery Welfare. Jocelin Ta Bi opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Tom Proctor doubled the advantage from close range. Luke Towler pulled one back for Norwich before half-time, but Jaydon Jones sealed the victory with a late third in the 85th minute. Matt Craddock made changes to the front three that started last week’s victory over Ipswich Town, with Juan...
Reinildo suspended for Sunderland’s trip to Manchester City
Sunderland will be without Reinildo for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City. The defender is suspended for the visit to the Etihad Stadium after receiving two yellow cards during last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. Romaine Mundle and Habib Diarra will also miss the trip, with both players continuing their respective recoveries. Aside from those three absences, Head Coach Régis Le Bris is expected to have a full squad available for the clash with Enzo Mare...
Preview: Black Cats travel to Manchester City
Sunderland return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon when they travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. The Black Cats head into the fixture on the back of a memorable European victory, having beaten AZ Alkmaar 1-0 on Wednesday night to make a winning return to continental competition after 53 years. Enzo Le Fée scored the decisive penalty in the second half. Régis Le Bris' side have taken four points from their opening four Premier League fixtures, whi...
Date and kick-off time confirmed for Brentford cup tie
Sunderland AFC’s Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Brentford has been confirmed for Wednesday 28 October, with a 7.45pm BST kick-off. The Black Cats will welcome Brentford to the Stadium of Light as they continue their Carabao Cup campaign, with the tie set to be shown live on Sky Sports+. Further ticket information will be announced in due course.
Le Bris wants Sunderland to embrace Man City challenge
Regis Le Bris says Sunderland are embracing the challenge of a demanding week as they prepare to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (2pm BST). The Black Cats have already faced Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar in the space of a few days, with Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over the Dutch side making history as Sunderland recorded their first European win in 53 years. Le Bris is pleased to have the opportunity to test his squad against some of the biggest teams in England and Europe....
Black Cats Membership Home Ballot Update
Sunderland AFC has changed the way the Black Cats Membership home ballot works, giving successful members the opportunity to choose their own seat rather than being automatically allocated one. The change follows feedback from members, who told us that having a choice over where they sit is important to their matchday experience. We've listened and made the change at the earliest opportunity. We're aiming to have the new ballot mechanic in place in time for the Chelsea home fixture (Satu...
Preview: SAFC Women host Southampton at SoL in WSL2
Sunderland Women face their first Barclays Women’s Super League 2 match at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, as Southampton visit Wearside (2pm kick-off). After two wins from two to begin the season, here’s everything you need to know… Opposition Southampton head north unbeaten in their first two WSL2 matches. After a 3-1 opening-day win over Durham, the Saints were held to a goalless draw at home to Ipswich last weekend. Appointed in July 2025, Simon Parker is Southam...
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