Sunderland fans and their dogs prepare for the derby - photo gallery

By Ross Robertson

Published 6th Jan 2024, 11:52 BST

Updated 8th Jan 2024, 10:05 BST

SAFC fans - and their pets - have been getting ready to enjoy the first Sunderland-Newcastle derby since 2016.

The match kicks-off at 12.45pm at the Stadium of Light today, with 6,000 Newcastle fans being bussed in for the game.

Here's a selection of pictures from Sunderland fans who are looking forward to the game.

Submitted pictures.

1. Submitted pictures.

Submitted pictures.

Boris the German Shepherd. Sent in by Danni Young.

2. Boris the German Shepherd. Sent in by Danni Young.jpg

Boris the German Shepherd. Sent in by Danni Young.

Freddie the Cavapoo. Sent in by Jonny Moore.

3. Freddie the Cavapoo. Sent in by Jonny Moore.

Freddie the Cavapoo. Sent in by Jonny Moore. Photo: Freddie the Cavapoo. Sent in by Jonny Moore.

Olly New, age 12, flying the flag from Tenerife.

4. Olly New, age 12, flying the flag from Tenerife.

Olly New, age 12, flying the flag from Tenerife.

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