Sunderland supporters set for over 7,500 miles of away travel this Premier League season

While some fans benefit from short hops to nearby rivals, others face journeys stretching the entire length of the country.

A new study by Betmaster has revealed which Premier League supporters face the longest journeys during the 2025-26 season.

The analysis looked at every club’s 19 away fixtures and calculated the total travel distance fans would cover across the campaign.

Distances were measured using the most direct driving routes between stadiums and counted as return journeys, providing a realistic estimate of how far supporters would travel over the season.

Sunderland AFC supporters face the second-longest travel distance in the Premier League this season, covering a combined 7,577 miles across their 19 away fixtures.

Like their North East neighbours, the club’s location means fans frequently face lengthy journeys to reach opponents in London, the Midlands and the south coast.

Trips to teams such as Bournemouth, Brighton and Fulham rank among the longest on the fixture list, turning several away matches into full-day or even weekend commitments for travelling Black Cats supporters.

Compared with the rest of the league’s most travelled fanbases, Sunderland still sits firmly among the clubs with the greatest distances to cover.

Only Newcastle United supporters travel further, with 8,297.8 miles across the season.

AFC Bournemouth fans rank third with 7,426.6 miles, followed by Brighton & Hove Albion supporters on 6,881 miles, while Burnley fans face 6,054.4 miles of travel during the campaign.

Everton (5,872.2 miles) and Liverpool (5,811.8 miles) follow closely behind, with West Ham United (5,726 miles), Leeds United (5,651.8 miles) and Crystal Palace (5,624.8 miles) completing the top 10.

Even within this group of clubs with the heaviest travel schedules, Sunderland supporters still face hundreds of additional miles compared with many teams in the league.

The contrast becomes even clearer when looking at the other end of the table.

Aston Villa fans, who have the shortest total travel distance, cover 4,619.6 miles across their 19 away matches, almost 3,000 miles fewer than Sunderland supporters.

Clubs based in England’s North East often face the biggest logistical challenge when following their teams around the country.

For Sunderland fans, however, long-distance travel has always been part of the matchday experience.

The club has a reputation for strong travelling support, with thousands of Black Cats supporters regularly filling away sections across England.

Over the course of the season, the 7,577 miles they travel is roughly equivalent to driving from Sunderland to Dubai and back, showing just how far supporters go to follow their team throughout the Premier League campaign.

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