Sunderland fans predict seventh heaven as they set off for derby

Sunderland fans were in great spirits when they gathered outside the Stadium of Light.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Mar 2016, 09:35 BST

Updated 20th Mar 2016, 14:31 BST

From left, Nathan McKay, Shaun Urquhart, Steve Ovenden

Hundreds of fans arrived at the ground early this morning to travel on buses to St James's Park for the derby match against Newcastle United.

And they were all feeling optimistic about making it seven-in-a-row against their arch rivals.

Ben Rowell, Gary Easton and Joe Rowell said they expected a 2-1 Sunderland win, with Fabio Borini bagging a couple of goals.

Michelle Barraclough and Ian Wake were just as confident and went for the same scoreline. When asked when Sunderland would win, they answered "absolutely"?

And Erin, 7, said she expects a 1-0 Sunderland win and loves the atmoshphere on derby days.

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