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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...
Reay challenges Lasses to make SoL “a fortress”
Sunderland Women Head Coach Mel Reay has challenged the Lasses to make the Stadium of Light “a fortress” ahead of Sunday’s clash with Southampton. The Lasses made it back-to-back wins to begin the Barclays WSL2 season last weekend with a late win over Burnley – and Reay reflected on her side’s “character and spirit”. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW: SAFC WOMEN V SOUTHAMPTON “I thought in the end we fully deserved the three points that we brought b...
Supporters’ Guide: SAFC Women v Southampton
The Lasses are back at the Stadium of Light for the first time since April, as they take on Southampton in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 on Sunday (2pm kick-off). Here’s all the key supporter information ahead of our SoL return… Ticket Information Tickets are available here . Adults: £8 Concessions (Over 65s and Students): £6 U18: £2 Tickets will be available from the ticket office on the day of the game from 12pm (card payment only)...
Sunderland international call-ups: September 2026 – LIVE updates
The September-October international window is almost here, with several Sunderland players set to head away from Wearside to represent their countries. National teams will announce their squads at different times over the coming days, so we’ll be keeping track of every Black Cats call-up in one place. From senior internationals to youth selections, this article will be updated as and when further Sunderland players are named in their respective squads. Dan Ballard & Trai Hume - Nor...
When can Sunderland supporters watch our European video content?
Sunderland’s return to European football is a moment to savour, and there is plenty more content on the way following our historic first European win in 53 years. Some matchday content is subject to broadcast rights restrictions, however, which means there are specific times when footage can be published. When can you watch the highlights? Two-minute highlights from Sunderland’s Europa League fixtures can be published on Y ouTube from 11pm BST on Friday. This is because mat...
Complete your programme collection with the Europa League Bundle
Didn’t manage to pick up a copy of Red & White for last night’s Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar? There’s still time to make sure you don’t miss out on the first European edition of Sunderland’s official matchday publication — and you can secure all four home Europa League Phase programmes with the special Europa League Bundle. After 53 years away, European football has returned to Wearside, and Red & White is documenting every step of the Black Cats&...
Elise Hughes on Wearside life and winning start
Sunderland Women forward Elise Hughes has reflected on her start to life on Wearside, explaining how she feels “at ease” after three months at the Club. Hughes scored her first two Sunderland goals in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor – and the striker expressed her delight at opening her account for Mel Reay’s side. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW: SAFC WOMEN V SOUTHAMPTON She said: “I’m really happy that we got the three points in the end. ...
Le Bris hails quality and mentality after historic victory
Régis Le Bris praised Sunderland’s quality and mentality after the Lads marked their return to European football with a historic 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light. Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty settled a thrilling contest, sending the Stadium of Light into raptures and securing Sunderland’s first European victory in 53 years. Robin Roefs produced a number of crucial saves, denying Kees Smit early on before making another important inter...
Sunderland to host Brentford in Carabao Cup fourth round
Sunderland AFC will host Brentford in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The tie will be played at the Stadium of Light during the week commencing Monday 26 October. The Black Cats booked their place in round four with a 1-0 victory over Hull City in the previous round, with Chemsdine Talbi’s superb solo goal securing progress. Ticket information and full fixture details will be announced in due course.
Le Fée fires Sunderland to historic European victory
Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar Sunderland’s wait for a European victory is over after Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty secured a memorable 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar at an electric Stadium of Light. The atmosphere was crackling throughout as fans young and old soaked up an historic occasion on Wearside, with the Black Cats playing European football for the first time in 53 years. And it was an occasion to remember as Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty sealed victo...
Match Report: Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar Sunderland’s wait for a European victory is over after Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty secured a memorable 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar at an electric Stadium of Light. The atmosphere was crackling throughout as fans young and old soaked up an historic occasion on Wearside, with the Black Cats playing European football for the first time in 53 years. And it was an occasion to remember as Enzo Le Fée’s second-half penalty sealed victo...
Le Bris names Sunderland's Europa League line-up...
Régis Le Bris has named his Sunderland starting XI for tonight’s UEFA Europa League phase opener against AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light, kick-off 8pm BST. Omar Alderete, Malick Fofana and Wilson Isidor come into the side, with Le Bris making three changes from Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Arsenal. Dan Ballard, Brian Brobbey and Thomas Meunier are named among the substitutes, while Jules Ahoka returns to the bench after missing the squad for Saturday&rsqu...
Arrive early to the Stadium of Light tonight
Sunderland return to European competition tonight as AZ Alkmaar visit the Stadium of Light - and supporters are encouraged to arrive early and soak up the atmosphere ahead of kick-off. The Lads’ long-awaited return to continental football is finally here, with Régis Le Bris’ side facing Dutch opposition in the UEFA Europa League at 8pm BST. It is Sunderland’s first competitive European fixture in 53 years, making tonight a truly historic occasion for everyone conne...
A Love Supreme: Our journey from League One to Europe
Ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League opener against AZ Alkmaar, Sunderland AFC fanzine A Love Supreme reflects on what this historic occasion means to the club and our supporters… Europe, eh? For Sunderland football club and our fans, the arrival there has been a whirlwind journey of exceeded expectations, of hopes beyond hope becoming realities, that has taken us in, a little over four years, from playing in front of 5,831 at Morecambe to a potential 75,000 at the San Siro i...
Preview: Sunderland begin Europa League campaign against AZ Alkmaar
Sunderland AFC begin their UEFA Europa League campaign on Wednesday evening when AZ Alkmaar visit the Stadium of Light. Kick-off is at 8pm BST as the Black Cats play their first European fixture in 53 years, marking a landmark occasion for the Club, its players and supporters. Régis Le Bris’ side enter the game following a spirited performance against Premier League champions Arsenal on Saturday. Sunderland went toe to toe with the visitors and created opportunities, but were ...
Get your limited-edition AZ Alkmaar programme
Supporters can commemorate Sunderland AFC’s return to European football by purchasing a limited-edition matchday programme for Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League fixture against AZ Alkmaar. Priced at £5, the 84-page edition marks the Club’s first European fixture in 53 years and is packed with exclusive features looking back on Sunderland’s continental history and celebrating the journey that brought the Black Cats back to this stage. Club Historian Rob Mason revi...
Xhaka: "I want to see the Stadium of Light on fire"
Granit Xhaka says Sunderland are ready to embrace the challenge of European football as the Black Cats prepare to face AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light. The Club captain led Sunderland into Europe following last season’s historic campaign and is anticipating a special atmosphere when the UEFA Europa League begins on Wearside on Wednesday evening. “I want to see the stadium on fire and our players on fire,” Xhaka said. “We know we wrote something historic last se...
Le Bris expecting demanding AZ Alkmaar test
Régis Le Bris is expecting a demanding and intriguing test when Sunderland begin their UEFA Europa League campaign against AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday evening (8pm BST). The Dutch side arrive at the Stadium of Light unbeaten in the Eredivisie, having won five of their opening six matches and scored 17 goals. “They are a young, talented team,” Le Bris said. “It is always interesting to face new teams. “We have analysed them, of course, but there is still some un...
Le Bris proud as Sunderland return to Europe
Régis Le Bris says Sunderland’s return to European competition is a special moment for the Club as the Black Cats prepare to face AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light. Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League opener, which kicks off at 8pm BST, will be Sunderland’s first European fixture in 53 years. Le Bris said: “I’m proud to be a part of bringing Sunderland back to a European competition. It shows the momentum of the Club. We are progressing step by step and it ...
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